Mount Ruapehu and Mount Ngauruhoe from Deadmans Track
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Bev Bacon
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Rangiwahia Hut - Deadmans Track
Located in Ruahine Forest Park in the Manawatu/Whanganui region
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Introduction
An easy to moderate overnight tramp to Rangiwahia Hut on the Whanahuia Range in Ruahine Forest Park. Return via the open tops and Deadman’s Track.Dog access
Dogs with a DOC permit for recreational hunting or management purposes only. Other pets on conservation land rules.
Car park to Rangiwahia Hut
Time: 2 - 3 hr
Follow the Rangiwahia Hut Track. Spend the night at Rangiwahia Hut.
Rangiwahia Hut via Deadmans Track to car park
Time: 5 - 6 hr
Follow the track up the tussock ridge on to the tops of the Whanahuia Range, then head south to Mangahuia Trig. From the trig, poles lead west down a rolling tussock ridge and down to the carpark.
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 cookers removed from Rangiwahia Hut
You must take your own portable cooking stove. There is a wood burner in the hut for heating, which may be used for cooking. Firewood is supplied by DOC
Stay safe in the outdoors
- Choose the right trip for you. Learn about the route and make sure you have the skills for it.
- Understand the weather. Check weather forecasts.
- Pack warm clothes and extra food. Check gear lists.
- Share your plans and take ways to get help. Share directly or use the Outdoor Intentions form or Plan My Walk. Take a distress beacon.
- Take care of yourself and each other.
Contacts
| DOC Customer Service Centre | |
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| Phone | 0800 275 362 |
| manawatu@doc.govt.nz | |
| Address | DOC offices |