Wharite Peak Track
Located in Ruahine Forest Park in the Hawke’s Bay region
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Introduction
This track to the southern tip of the Ruahine Range is recommended for experienced trampers.Dog access
This boggy track to the southern tip of the Ruahine Range is recommended for experienced trampers.
About 20 minutes from the carpark the track climbs steeply to the windswept leatherwood tops and along to Wharite Road.
On a clear day there are views as far as Kapiti Island, over the windmills farm to Mt Bruce and the Tongariro mountains.
Coppermine Road is located 10 km from Woodville. Woodville is 85 km from Napier on State Highway 2. Travel north east from Woodville along Pinfold Road for 9 km, then turn left into Coppermine Road.
This track is accessed from the road end.
Slips are common in this unstable erosion prone area, sometimes resulting in track closures.
Contacts
Te Papaioea / Palmerston North Office | |
Phone: | 0800 275 362 |
Fax: | +64 4 471 1117 |
Email: | manawatu@doc.govt.nz |
Address: |
28 North Street Palmerston North 4410 |
Postal Address: |
Private Bag 11010 Manawatu Mail Centre Palmerston North 4442 |
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