"Despite being at less than 2,000 metres high, the low cloud and steep barren ridges made us feel like we were on top of the world."
It is easy to understand why the 3,000 km Te Araroa Trail crosses the Richmond Range. If you wanted to show off New Zealand it would be a crime not to include this spectacular bit of country – rugged and exposed peaks with unique vistas ringed by stunning native forests which hide crystal-clear streams and waterfalls and arguably the loudest concentration of native birds outside of any sanctuary. It seems bold to single out less than 100km of the Te Araroa but do the miles to those barren tops and you get to enjoy the superb landscapes that are reckoned to be “…. amongst the very finest along Te Araroa ”. Spending time here is a reminder of why hiking is becoming so popular.
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