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The Tararua – a concise guide to the range’s history and nature
The Tararua Range isn’t just a mountain chain; it is the rugged soul of New Zealand’s outdoor heritage. As the birth-place of the country’s first tramping club in 1919, the peaks and valleys define a national pastime, transforming mist and mud into a celebrated pursuit of adventure. Today, the “Tararua slog” remains a rite of…
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Totara Flats | How the Wellington Fault Created a Tramper’s Delight
Totara Flats is widely considered one of the Tararua Forest Park’s most idyllic places—a camper’s delight of grassy terraces, blooming rata, and deep swimming holes. But beneath the tranquil surface of these river flats lies a violent geological history. From ancient forests buried three meters deep to the massive tectonic shifts of the Wellington Fault…
