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Kahuterawa Valley - Sledge Track

Location

Sledge Track is located at the end of Kahuterawa Road, a 17 km drive from the Palmerston North City Centre taking 20 – 25 minutes. Leave Palmerston North City via Summerhill Drive, turn right into Turitea Road,and veer right to follow Old West Road (SH 57). Take a left into Kahuterawa Road,continue down this road untill it ends at Kahuterawa carpark, where picnic tables and a green toilet are provided for your convenience.
Sledge Track starts some 200 metres from the car park.

Description

Sledge Track is suitable for a wide range of fitness levels. The first part of the track up to the 'Swimming hole and Picnic Table' is suitable for families with small children, and up to 'Argyle Rocks' should suit most schools groups, while beyond 'The Elevation' is suitable for experienced trampers only. Mostly undulating, the track climbs gradually as it meanders along the picturesque Kahuterawa Stream. From 'The Elevation' the track takes on a new dimension and should only be negotiated by experienced trampers with a moderate to high fitness level. From 'The Elevation' it would take an experienced tramper approximately 3 1/2 – 4 hours to complete the Hardings Park Loop tracks and return to 'The Elevation' point, and a return trip from Kahuterawa Car Park to Platinum Mines will take approximately 5 -5 – 6.5 hours

As you make your way up the Sledge Track there are two waterfalls to enjoy as well as the Argyle Rocks which are spectacular after rainfall when water cascades over them. There is also a large rimu tree believed to be 600-800 years old.

Visit backcountrynz.com or get a pamphlet from the Palmerston North City Council for full details.

Amenities

• Carpark
• Historical
• Picnics
• Plant Life
• Toilets
• Tramping

Source

backcountrynz.com

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