I spend the weekend exploring the Gentle Annie and zipping my way around the outside of the Kaweka Forest and ranges. With epic views and mint drives, it's an awesome place to spend a long weekend looking around.
A short climb up into the Ruahine Ranges, Comet Road has a small hut at the top and some amazing views.
Well worth the detour off the Gentle Annie
This is a basic campsite in Hawke's Bay area. Camp at the edge of the park. Raft down the Ngaruroro River or have a go at fishing.
Gravel road out to 'The Lakes' in the Kaweka Forest Park.
Allow an hour to get to the lakes and back - well worth the walk from the carpark.
A simple gravel road off the side of the Gentle Annie - takes you into the forest and down towards the river and a cool little campsite.
Steep bumpy gravel road that heads up over a 1000 metres into the hills with some amazing views!
Well worth the turn off to the lookout - some amazing views over the ranges and out over the Hawkes Bay. There's a small 'play' area too that could be a bit of fun!
This is a popular camping, picnic and fishing spot, and a starting point for tramping, hunting or day walks up the Mohaka River and into the Kaweka Forest Park.
Well formed gravel road up to a lookout - well worth the trip up on a clear day with views out from coast to coast.