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Marco N went for a hike
June 28, 2026
Tawa Loop Track 2026-06-28
Easy go after track has been improved
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Marco N went for a hike
April 2, 2026
Traverse (A Frame) Hut (Te Ao Tūpare)
Painful track up the Ruahine Ranges (Eastern side) to check out A-Frame hut on a nice and sunny Good Friday! Not-fun-track, one of the worst, never swore so much in my life :D. Hard but just 3.2km one way, track mostly steep and muddy parts as well as overgrown with…
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Marco N went for a hike
February 20, 2026
Atiwhakatu Track
The Atiwhakatu Track and Hut offers an easy forest walk beside Te Whakatūrākau Stream, leading to a spacious hut in a tranquil area.
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Marco N went for a hike
January 25, 2026
Fern Walk - Totara Reserve Regional Park - Manawatu
A scenic loop in Totara Reserve Regional Park, this track winds through a rich mix of native vegetation. Informative signs highlight local fern species, while majestic tōtara, rimu, mataī, kahikatea, and nīkau palms line the path. The walk begins from Pohangina Valley East Road.
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Marco N went for a hike
January 1, 2026
Deerford Track to Makiekie Creek
A short but strenuous loop. Expect steep gradients and overgrown sections. The track is frequently slippery; footing is unreliable. "Activate 4WD" (use your hands) for several scrambles. The vegetation transition is notable, featuring dense moss, ferns, and varied forest sections.
Do not use "Knights Track Carpark" in Google Maps; the…
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Marco N went for a hike
November 8, 2025
Back Track - Kahuterawa Road- Sledge Track Loop
Arapuke Forest Mountain Bike Park: Back Track - Kahuterawa Road- Sledge Track Loop. App stuck in pause at the end, so missing a few meters and waypoints
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Marco N went for a hike
October 25, 2025
Bell Rock Loop Track
Enjoy a scenic walk through lush native forest leading to a striking rock formation and sweeping views over the Mohaka Valley, continuing on to Te Kooti’s Lookout and the distant landscapes of Whirinaki Te Pua-a-Tāne Conservation Park.
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Marco N went for a hike
March 8, 2025
Rocky Lookout - Gentle Annie - River Ridge track
Great loop via Rocky Lookout and parts of the Gentle Annie and back to start via River Ridge track
Tip : River Ridge is very difficult downhill due to the wet roots, up won't be easy too
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