Matariki 2025
6.4km one way. 2 - 3 hours. Elevation gain - 600m (2,000ft)
Sunrise Hut is one of the most popular spots in the Ruahine Ranges. Sited in a tussock basin beside the bush edge at 1,280m (4,200ft) elevation, the hut offers magnificent views across Hawke’s Bay. https://www.hawkesbaynz.com/visit/us/sunrise-hut
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| Ruahine mountain range from Napier |
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| The Sunrise Hut track from the drive in |
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| the type of forest changes from tall, dense beech forest to shorter, more stunted trees as you gain altitude |
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| beautiful eastern sky as the sun sets in the west |
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| Mountain toilets |
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after a nice sunny walk in the day before, it was a wet
and cold return! |
