Distance:
6.5km
Approximate
time: 2hrs one way
Location: Tararua Ranges, Wairarapa Side south of Eketahuna
Driving time from Palmy:
1hr 20mins
Terrain: Undulating
Track Surface: Tramping
track
Hazards:
- A few stream crossings, usually passable
- Track can be very muddy when wet
- Also open to Mountain Bikes
Suitable
for: Babies in carriers, supervised older children; probably not pram suitable due to river crossings and steps!
Dogs:
Not allowed
Comments:
- This is one of the few walks in the Tararuas that works ok with a baby, it's still a tramp rather
than a walk though so go prepared.
- There are two entry points; kiriwhakapapa and mikimiki road ends. Kiriwhakapapa has toilets and a
picnic area and is a nicer place to start.
- An easier option is to start from Kiriwhakapapa Road End and walk to the first stream crossing and
back, from memory probably about 1hr 30mins return.
