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| Mitre
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| Elevation
| 1,571 m (5,154 ft)
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| Location
| Tararuas, Wellington, North Island, New Zealand
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| Nearest Town/s
| Masterton, Wellington
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| Coordinates
| 40°47′53.38″S 175°27′28.06″E / <span class="geo-dec geo" title="Maps, aerial photos, and other data for Expression error: Unrecognised punctuation character "[" Expression error: Unrecognised punctuation character "["">Expression error: Unrecognised punctuation character "[", Expression error: Unrecognised punctuation character "["
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| Topographic map
| NZMS 260 S25 Levin, S26 Carterton, Tararua Parkmap
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| Type
| Sedimentary
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| Range
| Tararua Ranges
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| Mitre Flats and Ascent of Mitre
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Duration  | 2 days (return)
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| Distance | 22.6 km (14 mi) (return)
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| Start/End Points | The Pines carpark, Waingawa Rd
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| Difficulty | Hard
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| Track Conditions | 4WD road, track, suspension bridge
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| Season | Sept to May
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| Sights | Mitre Flats hut, views of Tararuas and across to Kapiti Island
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| Hazards | High winds, mist, sheers drops, adverse weather
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Mitre is the highest summit in the Tararua Forest Park, and this makes it a classic peak bagging destination. Much of the tramp follows the path of the Waingawa River as it makes its way down the slopes of Mitre, and the Mitre Flats hut makes a convenient place to break this 1200 metre ascent.
Getting There
By Car
From Masterton, take Upper Plain Road, and then turn left onto Upper Waingawa Road. Continue to the roadend carpark.
Mitre and Tararuas Map
Our Recommended Route
The tramp starts from 'The Pines' carpark at the end of Waingawa Road, and the first section follows a 4WD track alongside the Waingawa River. After about 2km, poles mark the start of the Barra Track, which sidles up the side of the Blue Range for about 5km. You then cross a suspension bridge to reach Mitre Flats Hut (14 bunks). There are also camping sites available nearby.
From the hut, the track begins to climb steadily up to the summit of Mitre. Cairns will guide up to the first summit of Peggy's Peak, and then to the large cairn which marks the summit of Mitre.
Approximate timings are as follows (thanks to North Island Weekend Tramps, Shaun Barnett, Craig Potton Publishing (2002), pages 130-132):
- Carpark to Mitre Flats Hut: 3-4 hours
- Mitre Flats Hut to Mitre summit: 3 hours
- Mitre Summit to Mitre Flats hut descent: 2 hours
- Mitre Flats Hut to Carpark: 3-4 hours
Topographic Map and Height Profile
This map and 2D height profile are for use as an indicative guide only. They have been created using the TUMONZ mapping software and contains data sourced from Land Information New Zealand. PeakBagging.co.nz, Land Information New Zealand, and TUMONZ give no warranty in relation to the data (including accuracy, reliability, completeness or suitability) and accepts no liability (including, without limitation, liability in negligence) for any loss, damage or costs relating to any use of the data. Crown Copyright Reserved.
Weather Forecast
This forecast is provided as indicative only - please always check local conditions and forecasts before setting out.
Weather and Webcam Links
External Links
References
North Island Weekend Tramps, Shaun Barnett, Craig Potton Publishing (2002), pages 130-132
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