Poutaki Track

Located in Ruahine Forest Park in the Manawatu/Whanganui and Hawke’s Bay regions

This track leads to the top of the Wakarara Range before descending to Poutaki Hut.

This track leads to the top of the Wakarara Range before descending to the Poutaki Hut.

Access to the track is via Wakarara and Leatherwood roads. 

All tracks from this road end require a crossing of the Makaroro River or a walk up the riverbed. It is dangerous to attempt to cross the river when the water level is higher than normal.