Climb to the summit of this 468 m peak for views on clear day from the Inland Kaikoura Range (Tapuae-o-Uenuku 2,885 m) in the south to Taranaki (2,518 m) in the north-west - it's a good option for older children.
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-41.15, 174.81 · rel 10414459
-41.15, 174.81 · rel 10414459
Rangituhi Walk
6,8 km from public car park, Elsdon Camp, Raiha Street, Porirua to Spicer public car park, Broken Hill Road, Porirua through alpine terrain and mountains.
public car park, Elsdon Camp, Raiha Street, Porirua
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Spicer public car park, Broken Hill Road, Porirua
linear
6,8km
Distance
moderate
Climb · estimate
easy
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
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01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Mountains
Summit
Remote
Uncrowded
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02 · The story
What makes this route special
03 · 1 point along the route
What will you encounter?
1× summit
Rangituhi / Colonial Knob
summit ·
on the route
6,6 km
97%
04 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Start
Quarter of the way
Halfway
Three quarters
Finish
05 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
06 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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08 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
Rangituhi Walk is 6.8 km long.
At an average walking pace, Rangituhi Walk takes approximately 1h 42min to complete.
No, Rangituhi Walk is a linear (point-to-point) trail. It runs from public car park, Elsdon Camp, Raiha Street, Porirua to Spicer public car park, Broken Hill Road, Porirua. Plan ahead for return transport.
Rangituhi Walk starts at public car park, Elsdon Camp, Raiha Street, Porirua.
Rangituhi Walk is a moderate hike suitable for walkers with a basic level of fitness.
Rangituhi Walk is maintained and managed by Department of Conservation.