Rangituhi Walk

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.

At 6.8 km, this is a comfortable half-day walk for most hikers. At an average walking pace, plan for roughly 1 hour and 31 minutes.

As a linear trail, this route has distinct start and end points. Return transport is worth arranging in advance unless you plan to walk back the same way. The trail is officially waymarked as RW, so look out for the trail markers along the way.

As a Regional Walking Network (RWN) route, this trail is maintained and waymarked at the regional level. It typically connects towns, villages, and natural highlights across the wider area.