Waiotauru hut, Tararua Range

I had just arrived in Wellington and decided to go for a day trip from Otaki forks carpark in the Tararuas to Waiotauru hut. It was good weather, so I thought I'd go for a day walk.

Waiotauru river.

It was a lovely day and the rata were in full bloom thanks to the conservation efforts in the area.

I got to rustic Waiotauru hut by about lunchtime before heading back. As they say, an adventure is not about the destination, but about the journey.

View of the Valley.

Waiotauru hut.