Want to go hiking in the Tararua Range? In this guide, we’ve reviewed our full collection of hikes and walking routes in the Tararua Range to bring you the best hiking routes in the region. To see which of our walks in the Tararua Range is the right one for you, browse real tips and photos uploaded by other hikers—and see what they had to say about each walk.

Last updated: October 7, 2025

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1. Picnic Area With Coastal View – View of Kapiti Island loop from Paekākāriki

17.8km

06:45

610m

Expert hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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2. White Horse Rapids – Whatonga Sculpture loop from Ashhurst

4.68km

01:29

190m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Suspension Bridge loop from Birchville

6.68km

02:21

360m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4. Kapakapanui Loop Track loop from Reikorangi

12.8km

05:06

960m

Expert hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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5. View of Kapiti Island from the lookout – View of hills and coast loop from Waikanae

7.23km

02:40

450m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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6. View of hills and coast – View of Kapiti Island from the lookout loop from Peka Peka

9.69km

03:18

450m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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7. Rocky Lookout loop from Lansdowne

6.41km

02:09

310m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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8. View of Mount Bruce loop from Eketāhuna

4.18km

01:33

150m

Intermediate hike. Great for any fitness level. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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9. Powell Hut – High Ridge Signpost loop from Lansdowne

22.3km

08:12

1,340m

Expert hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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10. Lookout in Tararua Forest Park – Powell Hut loop from Lansdowne

15.2km

05:37

940m

Expert hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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The best walks and hikes in the Tararua Range

1. Picnic Area With Coastal View – View of Kapiti Island loop from Paekākāriki

2. White Horse Rapids – Whatonga Sculpture loop from Ashhurst

3. Suspension Bridge loop from Birchville

4. Kapakapanui Loop Track loop from Reikorangi

5. View of Kapiti Island from the lookout – View of hills and coast loop from Waikanae

6. View of hills and coast – View of Kapiti Island from the lookout loop from Peka Peka

7. Rocky Lookout loop from Lansdowne

8. View of Mount Bruce loop from Eketāhuna

9. Powell Hut – High Ridge Signpost loop from Lansdowne

10. Lookout in Tararua Forest Park – Powell Hut loop from Lansdowne

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