Tararua
New Zealand, Wellington
Tararua
LocationNew Zealand, Wellington
RegionWellington
TypeForest Park
Coordinates-40.9167°, 175.4167°
Established1954
Area1165.35
Nearest CityMasterton (30 km)
Major CityWellington (70 km)
About Tararua
New Zealand's first forest park and the largest park managed by DOC on the North Island. Covers more than three-quarters of the Tararua Range with the highest peak being Mitre at 1,571m. A popular tramping destination since 1919, featuring challenging alpine terrain and over 50 backcountry huts.