Raglan, New Zealand
596 Whaanga Road
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Not bad. It took us 3.5 hours return. We didn't stop often nor did we enjoy the view from the summit for very long as there were already large groups of people making it hard to do so. The beginning was the hardest imo. But once you reach under the remnant native canopy it gets fun.
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Amazing views from the top, well worth the walk or run.
Spectacular views of the West Coast and water inlets!! Best to do on a perfectly sunny clear day, to see Mt Taranaki, Mt Ruapehu and Mt Ngauruhoe too!! Took 5 hours total, with 2 stops. (Note: This would be amazing for sunset, but you would definitely need to be brave and have a good head torch as it would be a bit dangerous in the dark going down!) It is quite muddy through sections, boots better, I wore trail shoes (somehow managed to keep dry socks!) - were fine otherwise. You will need to use your hands! and climb in parts using chains, vines, rocks. Take a jacket for the summit, even on a warm day, as was chilly exposed at the top. Though on the way down, my knees and back got quite sore, it's a highly recommended hike for the fitter and more able! It is HARD but fun!
This a very challenging 'advance' track but well worth the views from the summit on a clear day! The track is very muddy and can be very slippery and steep (even dangerous) in sections. You will need to use the chains and your hands to climb and likely your shoes and socks will be covered in mud in the end It took us 6 and half hours with a few stops along the way. Definitely one of the most difficult tracks ive done due to the slippery mud.
This and Wairere falls are the two best day walks near Hamilton.
Beautiful views the track is pretty nasty in some spots
It's a tough climb in places but the views make it all worth while. We could see Mt Te Aroha, Mt Taranaki, Mt Ruapehu, Tongariro and Nagauruhoe.
A strenuous but worth it walk. Sweeping sea views and bush. Chains and ropes to climb with steep metal stairs. The walk is one of the best I have done.
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