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Masterton
is located in the Wairarapa region of New Zealand just an hour
away from Wellington. In Masterton you can see working farms,
country gardens, and wild coastline complete with seal colonies.
The Tararua Mountains to the west and the wild Pacific Ocean
to the east create a sense of isolation and wonder. A full range
of classic kiwi adventures are on offer from jet boating to
hot air ballooning, from superb fishing to surfing. |
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TRACKS - MASTERTON NEW ZEALAND
Masterton
is located in the Wairarapa region of New Zealand just
an hour away from Wellington. In Masterton you can see
working farms, country gardens, and wild coastline complete
with seal colonies. The Tararua Mountains to the west
and the wild Pacific Ocean to the east create a sense
of isolation and wonder. A full range of classic kiwi
adventures are on offer from jet boating to hot air ballooning,
from superb fishing to surfing. Wairarapa has always lived
off the land and today the region's wine and food make
it a treasure trove for gourmets. |
Wairarapa
Tracks and Walks
Deliverance
Cove Track
The two possible routes on this Castlepoint walk
offer spectacular views as you climb above the lagoon
along the boundary track to the top of Castle Rock.
Category: Walking track
Completion Time: 1 hr
30 min return
Donnelly
Flat Loop Walk
The walking track to Donnelly Flat
passes through some of the best mixed podocarp/broadleaf
forest in the Tararua Range.
Category: Walking track
Distance: 2.5 km
Completion Time: 1 hr
round trip
Gentle
Annie Track
One of the most popular day trips in the park is
the climb to Mountain House Shelter along the easy
grade of the Gentle Annie Track.
Category: Walking track
Completion Time: 3 hr
30 min - 4 hr round trip
Alert: Work on upgrading
the Gentle Annie track will begin on 17 November
2008.
Holdsworth
- Kaitoke Tramp
The classic Holdsworth - Kaitoke tramp follows the
Waiohine and Tauherenikau Rivers for 36 km between
Holdsworth and Kaitoke.
Category: Great Walk/Easy
tramping track
Distance: 36 km
Completion Time: 13-14
hr
Honeycomb
Rock Walkway
Honeycomb Rock is a spectacular outcrop on the Wairarapa
coast, so named because of the cell-like weathering
pattern which gives the rock a honeycomb appearance.
Category: Walking track
Completion Time: 5 -
6 hr
Kahikatea
Walk
This 30 minute loop walks takes you through a flooded
forest remnant in the Wairarapa.
Category: Short walk
Completion Time: 30
min
Kiriwhakapapa
Loop
This pleasant loop walk is well-graded and benched
and passes through forest that has regenerated well
after logging in the 1930s.
Category: Tramping track
Distance: 1 km
Completion Time: 30
min
Lighthouse
Walk
Look out for fossil shells in the rock
as you follow the board-walk over the reef and past
the lighthouse at Castlepoint Scenic Reserve.
Category: Walking track
Completion Time: 30
min return
Alert: The Castlepoint
causeway and wind fence leading to the lighthouse
have been removed.
Mitre
Flats
The Barra track follows the Waingawa River to Mitre
Flats and Mitre Flats Hut.
Category: Tramping track
Distance: 8.2 km
Completion Time: 6 –
7 hr return
Mt
Holdsworth - Jumbo Circuit
The classic Mt Holdsworth - Jumbo Circuit
is a two to three day tramp involving a climb through
beech-podocarp forest to some of the best alpine
tops travel in the Tararua Forest Park.
Category: Great Walk/Easy
tramping track
Distance: 24 km
Completion Time: 12
hr
Alert: Work on upgrading
the Gentle Annie track will begin on 17 November
2008.
Pinnacles
Track
Three 2-3 hour walks lead to the Putangirua Pinnacles
in Aorangi Forest Park. There is also a 3-4 hour
walk with excellent views of Palliser Bay and Lake
Onoke.
Category: Walking track
Completion Time: 2 –
4 hr depending on route
Alert: Watch for falling
rocks on the streambed walk.
Powell
Hut – Mount Holdsworth
This tramp follows the Mount Holdsworth Track to
Powell Hut. From the rocky outcrop below the hut
you get a view of High Ridge and Totara Flats far
below.
Category: Great Walk/Easy
tramping track
Completion Time: 5 –
6 hr or 7 – 8 hr, depending on route
Alert: Work on upgrading
the Gentle Annie track will begin on 17 November
2008.
Rimutaka
Rail Trail
Built in 1878, this rail route between the Hutt
Valley and Featherston is now a gently graded 18
km walk, run or mountain bike ride, with opportunities
for camping, swimming and fishing.
Category: Walking track
Distance: 18 km one
way (Kaitoke to Cross Creek carpark)
Completion Time: 3 hr
walk or 1 hr bike ride one way, starting from Kaitoke
Alert: A large piece
of the old railway embankment has been washed out
~50 metres on the South end of the Prices Tunnel.
Ruamahanga
River Walk
This easy 20 minute walk follows the
boardwalk through the Carter Scenic Reserve, a recovering
wetland in the Wairarapa
Category: Short walk
Completion Time: 20
min each way
Smith
Creek - Tauherenikau River
Smith Creek - Tauherenikau River is
a daytrip in the southern Tararua Range and the
exit/entry to the Kaitoke-Holdsworth Tramp.
Category: Tramping track
Distance: 13 km
Completion Time: 4 hr
return
Te
Arapiki o Tawhaki
Experience stunning views and native bush on Te
Arapiki o Tawhaki at Pukaha Mount Bruce.
Category: Walking track
Distance: 1.75 km
Completion Time: 2 hr
return
Waiohine
Gorge walks
There are a number of short tracks that descend
from Waiohine Gorge Road into the gorge, giving
access for picnicking, swimming, fishing and watersports.
Category: Walking track
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WELCOME TO MASTERTON NEW ZEALAND
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