There are no facilities of any type at the Kurua-Retaruke Rd end of this track. Trampers need to be totally independent and make their own pre-arrangements for food, shelter or pick-ups.
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-39.16, 175.15 · rel 9631639
Te Araroa - 04 Manawatū-Whanganui - e National Park to Whanganui River
93,0 km from Railway Station, National Park to Mangapurua Landing, Whanganui River through alpine terrain and mountains.
Railway Station, National Park
→
Mangapurua Landing, Whanganui River
linear
93,0km
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
Urban Area
Summit
Castle or ruins
Remote
Uncrowded
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02 · The story
What makes this route special
03 · 4 points along the route
What will you encounter?
2× monument
1× summit
1× ruins
Memorial
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Monument
monument ·
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Mangapurua
summit ·
50 m off route
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Kaiwhakauka Pā
ruins ·
178 m off route
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04 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Start
Quarter of the way
Halfway
Three quarters
Finish
05 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
Te Araroa - 04 Manawatū-Whanganui - f Whanganui River
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Mangapurua Track
Tupapakurua Falls Track
Te Araroa - 04 Manawatū-Whanganui - d Mangatepopo to National Park
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Te Araroa - 04 Manawatū-Whanganui - e National Park to Whanganui River
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06 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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08 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
Te Araroa - 04 Manawatū-Whanganui - e National Park to Whanganui River is 93.0 km long.
At an average walking pace, Te Araroa - 04 Manawatū-Whanganui - e National Park to Whanganui River takes approximately 23h 9min to complete.
No, Te Araroa - 04 Manawatū-Whanganui - e National Park to Whanganui River is a linear (point-to-point) trail. It runs from Railway Station, National Park to Mangapurua Landing, Whanganui River. Plan ahead for return transport.
Te Araroa - 04 Manawatū-Whanganui - e National Park to Whanganui River starts at Railway Station, National Park.
Te Araroa - 04 Manawatū-Whanganui - e National Park to Whanganui River is a strenuous hike requiring excellent fitness and prior hiking experience.