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View from Rocky Lookout.
Rocky Lookout

Located in Holdsworth area and Tararua Forest Park in the Wairarapa region

Walk up to a viewing platform for extensive views of the surrounding area.

From the Donnelly Flat Loop Walk, follow the first part of the well-graded Gentle Annie Track to a viewing platform. There are extensive views of Powell Hut, Mt Holdsworth, Jumbo Hut, Mitre Flat, Atiwhakatu valley and the plains out east.

The track starts from the end of Mt Holdsworth Road.

2 km south of Masterton, turn off SH2 into Norfolk Road, which turns into Mt Holdsworth Road. Follow signs to Tararua Forest Park, about 15 km from SH2.