The best hiking trails in Tararua

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Check out some of the best hiking, walking and backpacking routes in Tararua, New Zealand. The Kumeti Road to Kiritaki Hut is the most popular trail. There are trails of various difficulty levels including medium, difficult, and extra difficult. The trail with the highest elevation climb is the A Frame Hut and Takapari Road Track and the trail with the least amount of climbing is the Manawatu Gorge Track via Big Totara Tree. The longest trail is the Manawatu Gorge Track via Big Totara Tree at 19.2 km. For a shorter adventure you can try the Pukaka Loop at 4.2 km. Get off line access to Shelter, Peak, Viewpoint, and Water locations and much more with a Hiiker subscription.

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