Category: Tararua Range
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North of Dundas, Back Again
A three-day Tararua loop from Holdsworth via Tarn Ridge and the Valleys — long days, small decisions, and a return to the mountains.
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Running the Tararua Range
Andy reflects on his journey from a novice to a seasoned participant in the Tararua Mountain Race. He recounts challenging experiences that bonded him with the terrain and fellow runners, highlighting the community and camaraderie present in this volunteer-driven event. It emphasizes the mountains as teachers, encouraging resilience and connection.
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Snow, Moonlight, and Madness: A Southern Crossing to Remember
In a recent newsletter, Andy Carruthers recounts an adventurous winter mission with friend Marta Zanetti across New Zealand’s Southern Crossing. They encounter challenging snowy conditions and stunning lunar views, ultimately finding joy in the harsh beauty of nature. Their experience emphasizes the thrill of adventure amid cold, discomfort, and breathtaking landscapes.
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Podcast about adventuring in the Tararua
I discovered this fun podcast about adventuring in the Tararua. Jerry and I have a chat about the Tararua S-K. Have a listen
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A Wild Night on South King: A Tararua Tops Adventure
The Tararua Range offers an experience of beauty and challenge, as illustrated by a recent overnight hike. Starting from Holdsworth Road End, the journey involved a steady climb and unpredictable weather. Despite initial discomfort, the views from the peaks were breathtaking, making the effort worthwhile for all participants.
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2025 Tararua Mountain Race: Conquering the Southern Crossing
On April 12, 2025, the Tararua Mountain Race, a grueling 36 km challenge through New Zealand’s Tararua Range, resumed after a two-year hiatus. Founded by Brent Harrison, the race tests endurance and community spirit, featuring grassroots organization and safety support from Land Search and Rescue. Despite harsh conditions, participants celebrated personal achievements and camaraderie amidst…
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Kime, Winchcome, Elder & Snowy
A great weekend loop in the Tararua range. A combo of tops travel, off track and river travel. We started on Friday night and tramped to Kime from the Otaki Forks. Saturday to visited Winchcome Biv, Elder and then followed ridge 666 down to Snowy River and camped near the hut. On Sunday we walk…
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Award-winning Documentary Joins Air New Zealand’s Inflight Entertainment
Award-winning Documentary Joins Air New Zealand’s Inflight Entertainment First-Time Filmmakers from Wellington Triumph with “Tararua S-K” Winning Best Human Interest Film at Toronto Documentary Film Festival First-time filmmakers Andy Carruthers and Hans Weston from Wellington have achieved remarkable success with their documentary, “Tararua S-K” The film has won the prestigious Best Human Interest Film award…
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Bannister loop
Rose and I did a two night trip starting at Putara we tramped along the main range to Arete. Two hunters had flown into the hut for a few days so we camped next to the hut on a perfect cold night. The next day we headed east over Bannister (the last of the 1500m…
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Tararua S-K Press Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEIntroducing “Tararua S-K: 60 Years in the Making” – A Captivating Cinematic Journey Through The Tararua Range Wellington June 29 – Andy Carruthers and Hans Weston are thrilled to announce the highly anticipated release of “Tararua S-K: 60 Years in the Making,” a mesmerising documentary film that unveils the remarkable story behind the…