Traverses 35 named peaks and includes around 6800m of vertical gain. A large majority of the route is in the sub-alpine zone, so is subject to very changeable weather.
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-40.87, 175.36 · rel 17793689
-40.87, 175.36 · rel 17793689
TAR - Schorman-Kaitoke main range traverse
75,2 km from Putara Road, Eketahuna, Wairarapa to Kaitoke Shelter, Marchant Road, Kaitoke, Hutt Valley through alpine terrain and mountains.
Putara Road, Eketahuna, Wairarapa
→
Kaitoke Shelter, Marchant Road, Kaitoke, Hutt Valley
linear
75,2km
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 · 20 points along the route
What will you encounter?
20× summit
Hut Mound
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Mount Crawford
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Junction Knob
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Tunui
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Aston
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Puketoro
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Simpson
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Wright
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Vosseler
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The Beehives
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Arête
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Tuiti
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Boyd-Wilson Knob
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Atkinson
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Aokaparangi
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Yeates
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Herepai
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Pukemoremore
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Logan
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Walker
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75,2 km
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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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08 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
TAR - Schorman-Kaitoke main range traverse is 75.2 km long.
At an average walking pace, TAR - Schorman-Kaitoke main range traverse takes approximately 18h 43min to complete.
No, TAR - Schorman-Kaitoke main range traverse is a linear (point-to-point) trail. It runs from Putara Road, Eketahuna, Wairarapa to Kaitoke Shelter, Marchant Road, Kaitoke, Hutt Valley. Plan ahead for return transport.
TAR - Schorman-Kaitoke main range traverse starts at Putara Road, Eketahuna, Wairarapa.
TAR - Schorman-Kaitoke main range traverse is a strenuous hike requiring excellent fitness and prior hiking experience.
TAR - Schorman-Kaitoke main range traverse is maintained and managed by Wellington Tramping and Mountaineering Club.
Yes, TAR - Schorman-Kaitoke main range traverse is part of the National Walking Network (NWN), a wider network of long-distance hiking trails.