Mount / Mt Holdsworth Jumbo Circuit
Tararua Forest Park
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Mount / Mt Holdsworth Jumbo Circuit
Time: 12 hr, Distance: 24 km
The classic Mt Holdsworth - Jumbo Circuit is a two to three day tramp involving a climb through beech-podocarp forest to some of the best alpine tops travel in the Tararua Forest Park.
• One of the four classic tramps in the Tararuas.
• Reach the open tops of the Tararuas within a few hours walk from a road end.
• From the top of Mount Holdsworth savour 360 degree views of the greater Wellington region.
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North Island ▷ Wairarapa ▷ Masterton |
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Walking
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Reviews
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3.5/5
Was a hard 12 hour 20 minute daywalk (in excellent weather) for me (over 65'er).
Went anti-clockwise. Walk to Atiwhakatu Hut was easy and pleasant - would be good to take kids on. Walk to Jumbo Hut from there was very steep. Walk from Jumbo to Powell Hut via Mt Holdsworth was initially steepish then along the tops rather difficult - muddy and sometimes vegetation covered the track so hard to see dips in the track. Vegetation up there was quite interesting and views very good though not stellar. Path passes past Powell Hutt (I went the wrong way for a bit). Track from Powell Hutt first steepish down tho lots of steps, then a long walk (in my case in the dark) back to the carpark. Tbh I wasn't blown away by the walk - Pouakai Circuit (which I also did in a day) was better.
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5.0/5
My son wharewhiti pakai-Reiri is going on his school trip 2 dis camp site hope it treats him well.
His school is Pahiatua Primary
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4.0/5
Nice two day tracks.
Intermediate level track. The views from the hut is magic if the weather is clear.
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4.0/5
Great strenuous hike to basic but nicely maintained huts (water and gas provided).
Lots of stars and a great view when the fog cleared up.
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3.5/5
Very good walk with good views, but prone to wild weather on top so be prepared.
During summer both Powell and Jumbo huts require pre booking.
