Mangahao Makahika Track

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Mangahao Makahika Track

Mangaore, Tararua Forest Park

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Located in Shannon, Manawatu - Wanganui

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Time: 6 - 7 hrs going south, 7- 8 hrs going north, Distance: 15 km

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Feature Value Info

Location

North Island ▷ Manawatu - Wanganui ▷ Shannon

Categories
  • Walking
  • Free
Feature Value Info

Payment Requirement

Is there a cost for this experience or is it free?

Free access/participation

Free access/participation

The experience costs no money to access or take part in.

Track Difficulty

Considering the track's terrain, safety, facilities - how hard is this walk to complete?

Hard walk

Hard walk

Track Duration

How long does it take to walk this track on average?

4 to 8 hours

4 to 8 hours

Track Managing Organisation

What type of organisation operates this walking track?

DOC Managed

DOC Managed

This track is managed by the Department of Conservation. DOC is a New Zealand government organisation.

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DOC Track Category

What type of category does this walking track fall into (as defined by the NZ Department of Conservation)?

Tramping track

Tramping track

Challenging day or multi-day tramping/hiking. Track is mostly unformed with steep, rough or muddy sections. Suitable for people with good fitness. Moderate to high level backcountry (remote areas) skills and experience, including navigation and survival skills required. Track has markers, poles or rock cairns. Expect unbridged stream and river crossings. Tramping/hiking boots required.

Track Length

What is the physical length of this track?

10km to 20km

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Yvonne Ing's avatar

Yvonne Ing

United Kingdom

Ranking: 10/10

Lake Mangahao
The most picturesque lake in NZ, on a sunny day with the snow capped Mount Taranaki

Reviewed about 9 years ago

DOC Managed

Thanks to all the good people working for the NZ Department of Conservation - for all your hard work - making NZ more beautiful, accessable and healthy! Cheers 😍

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Nick Morrison

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