Northern Crossing links the Ōhau and Waingawa catchments in Tararua Forest Park - one of four classic tramps here - 3 to 5 days - expert route
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-40.77, 175.43 · rel 6594589
-40.77, 175.43 · rel 6594589
TAR - northern crossing
37,2 km from east of Levin to top of Waingawa Road, Masterton through alpine terrain and mountains.
east of Levin
→
top of Waingawa Road, Masterton
linear
37,2km
Distance
multi-day
Climb · estimate
moderate
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 · 12 points along the route
What will you encounter?
11× summit
1× Attraction
Gable End
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Peggys Peak
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Girdlestone
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Arête
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Waiohine Pinnacles
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Brockett
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Richards Knob
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Pukematawai
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Mayo Knob
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Pukeamoamo / Mitre
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Lancaster
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Water intake
Attraction ·
52 m off route
0,7 km
2%
04 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Start
Quarter of the way
Halfway
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Finish
05 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
06 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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What hikers experienced
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08 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
TAR - northern crossing is 37.2 km long.
At an average walking pace, TAR - northern crossing takes approximately 9h 15min to complete.
No, TAR - northern crossing is a linear (point-to-point) trail. It runs from east of Levin to top of Waingawa Road, Masterton. Plan ahead for return transport.
TAR - northern crossing starts at east of Levin.
TAR - northern crossing is a strenuous hike requiring excellent fitness and prior hiking experience.
TAR - northern crossing is maintained and managed by Department of Conservation.
Yes, TAR - northern crossing is part of the National Walking Network (NWN), a wider network of long-distance hiking trails.