walks, hikes, hunting & huts

The Iron Gates Experience offers a fantastic selection of walks and tramps including The Ruahine State Forest.
​From short, gentle strolls through native bush to overnight hikes into the Ruahine Ranges, there is something to suit everyone.
It is also popular for hunting red deer.
The Ruahine's fast-flowing rivers are home for the endangered Blue Duck or whio.
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Trip Planning & Hut Fees

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Rangiwahia Scenic Reserve

Kaikawaka Reserve

Ian McKean Pinetum

Rangiwahia Track & Hut

Alice Nash Lodge & Track

Sixtus Lodge & Arboretum

Deerford Track & Makiekie (Coal) Creek

Limestone Glow Worm Caves

Iron Gates Gorge via the Oroua River

Iron Gates Gorges via The Stoat Trap's Track

Tunipo Track

Iron Gate Tack & Hut

Triangle Track & Hut

Ruahine Range Flyover

The Oroua Blue Duck Project