Magical walking with the Pukeokahu crew and around 60 like-minded trampers on the Otupae Range. Many thanks to the landowners and the Pukeokahu community for providing this special opportunity.
Pukeokahu 2022 - Otupae Range 12 November
Makirikiri horse clearings with Nomans range in the background
Climbing southern slopes of Otupae Range with Ikawatea headwaters and main Ruahine range in background
Lunch stop just below crest of Otupae Range
Looking back across Mangaohane to Aorangi
View south over Ruahine Corner area to central Ruahines
Taruarau and Ikawatea valleys and Pohokura farmland
Approaching the highest point of our walk
Looking north, Kawekas in right background
Heading down the western slopes towards Otupae Station
