This track was my
first ever New Zealand tramp back in 1990, and this girl’s trip in May 2019 was my
5th trip back. Totally recommend this walk, it’s beautiful.
Makahu Road to Te
Puia Hut - 2–3 hrs. Te Puia Hut to Mangatainoka Hot Springs - 45 mins.
https://www.doc.govt.nz/parks-and-recreation/places-to-go/hawkes-bay/places/kaweka-forest-park/things-to-do/tracks/te-puia-hut-track-and-mangatainoka-hot-springs/
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| 2 day tramps = lighter pack = fresh meat and veg |
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| the no frills 'filling the hot tub' pipe |
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| many years of pumice carvings |
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| the hot springs campsite |
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| full hut! |
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The endangered native Blue Duck outside the hut (not
seen by me unfortunately, photo taken by Sharon DS) |
