Rangiwahia Hut Track
Located in Ruahine Forest Park in the Manawatu/Whanganui region
Introduction
This well-graded track to the tussock tops on Whanahuia Range is a great overnight tramp for families with children and new trampers.Dog access
A benched track enters the bush beside the top carpark and begins at a steady grade. The Deadmans Track junction on the right is a few metres in from the carpark.
The track zig-zags above an active slip before crossing a deep ravine of the Mangahuia Stream via a picturesque arched wooden bridge.
A slightly steeper grade from here, the track heads up through smaller shrub species past a pretty waterfall to reach Rangiwahia Hut.
Travel past the villages of Kimbolton and Rangiwahia and continue along Te Para Para Rd and on to Renfrew Road. Follow this to the carpark at the end.
Gas cooking has been removed from the hut. You will need to take your own portable cooking stoves. There is a wood burner in the hut for heating, which may be used for cooking. Firewood is supplied for the wood burner.
Rangiwahia Hut sits above the bush line on the Whanahuia Range. A popular, well-defined track leads to it and beyond to the tussock covered open tops. Forest in this area is predominantly red beech.
The Rangiwahia Hut area is renowned for its skiing history. Enthusiasts were drawn to the broad snow covered slopes and at one stage the Rangiwahia Ski Club installed a rope tow to pull skiers up the slope.
Stay safe in the outdoors
- Take the right gear for your trip: Walking and tramping gear lists.
- Tell a trusted person your plans and when to raise the alarm if you haven’t returned. Send them the information directly, or use the Outdoor Intentions form or Plan My Walk.
- Follow the five essential steps of the Land Safety Code.
Contacts
| Te Papaioea / Palmerston North Office | |
| Phone: | +64 6 350 9700 |
| 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 |
| Full office details | |
