View from Mt Holdsworth on the Mt Holdsworth - Jumbo Circuit
The 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. The bush tracks are all well marked and signposted and streams are bridged. The open tops are marked with blue poles, and junctions are signposted.
Plan and prepare for an easy tramping track.
Find out about the features of the Mt Holdsworth - Jumbo Circuit, one of the four classic tramps in the Tararuas.
The track description explains what to expect on each stage of the walk and includes travel times between the huts.
Learn about DOC huts and camping areas you can stay in on the Mt Holdsworth - Jumbo Circuit.
Find out how to get to the Mt Holdsworth - Jumbo Circuit and review the safety and other rules you should follow.
Tararua Forest Park near Wellington features an abundance of tramping and hunting opportunities.
Mt Holdsworth - Jumbo Circuit brochure (PDF, 336K)
Easy access walks - North Island
Easy access walks - South Island
NZ weather
We recommend you use the latest New Zealand topographic maps if you are embarking on a major tramp. You can find the maps on the Land Information New Zealand website
Read important notices about DOC managed areas in the Wellington region
Plan and prepare for your trip
The Great Walks
Wellington NZ website
Federated Mountain Clubs website
Stop the spread of didymoCheck, Clean, Dry all items before entering, and when moving between, waterways.
Safety information
Always contact the nearest visitor centre for the latest information about facilities and conditions.
