A short, easy gravel climb into the Ruahine Ranges, well worth the detour off the Gentle Annie. The run up to Comet Hut is straightforward gravel, fine even for a capable 2WD.

The views are the payoff, and the best of them open up just before the end of the track. Along the way there are a few little dead-end side trails branching off, and several of them make a good spot to pitch up for the night.

It's about ten minutes from the Kuripapango campsite, so an easy add-on if you're already out that way.