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Te Maunga, Aorangi Forest Park

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Access Whakatomotomo Road

Grade Easy– moderate

Time 4–6hr to Te Maunga

Distance 6.4km

Total ascent 842m

Accommodation Tauanui Hut (standard, six bunks)

Topo50 map BQ33

the wine-tasting destination of Martinborough, the Tauanui River flows from Aorangi Forest Park

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