No pot of gold in the Tararua ranges this morning but plenty of rain heading over to the Taratahi plains of Wairarapa. It’s been dry for nearly a week, even got the paddock mown as the grass is starting to grow and engulf the daffodils. #rainbow #rain #Tararuas #Wairarapa #TaratahiPlains

We’d been on the trail for nearly 8 hours the second day when this photo was snapped. An adventure into the hills is what my mate promised and delivered.

The Tararuas Pack can pack a punch but they are absolutely stunning!

#nztramping #tararuas #tramping #hikenz #hikingadventure #newzealand

Some views are worth getting up for. Others are worth 4 hours of hiking, a night in a hut and then getting up for. This was one of those kind of views.

🛖 Powell Hutt
🇳🇿 Tararua Forest, New Zealand - 2025
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My favourite view over the orchard to the Tararua ranges. Snow capped at present. The cold is really noticeable at present. This pond was created to provide sanctuary for relocated native fish due to civil works nearby and is quite an attraction to birds and wildlife. #orchard #tararuas #NewZealand