Distance: 1.6 km (1.5 DOC hours)
Altitude: 440m to 713m. Gain: 211m. Loss: 273m . Gradient: 18 deg
Skills:

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Primary, mapped (1/5)
Formal route, on maps, principal access to hut or along range / catchment

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Unknown (difficulty: 0/7)
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If the river is high you might want to try the Te Motiwha Saddle.

I am not sure of the coordinates for this route, but I am sure of the junction on 6 foot track. It is marked with a big orange triangle with Taurawharona Hut etched into it. The track appears to be well marked.

Note: Described in the reverse direction to your journey

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