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Mid Pohangina Hut Track

Location
From Ashhurst head north up the Pohangina Valley and turn onto the Pohangina Valley East Road. Continue up the valley for some distance past the DOC Pohangina Field Base. A sign by a farm gate on the side of the road indicates the start of the track.
Description
From the parking spot, follow the markers across the paddocks and down a steep farm track to descend into the Pohangina River. Walk along the river flats upstream a short distance before reaching the Ruahine Forest Park boundary. The turn off to Centre Creek Track which leads to Takapari Road is reached after approximately one hours walk. A well marked sidle track starts past here passing high above the river and dropping in and out of several sidestreams. A long swingbridge crosses the Pohangina River 20 min before reaching Mid Pohangina Hut which is situated on a clearing down by the river.
Duration
7.0 hours
Level
Hard
Amenities
  • Camping
  • Carpark
  • Fishing
  • Historical
  • Huts
  • Swimming
Source
lwww.doc.govt.nz
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