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Aorangi Range

Aorangi Range

Mountain range on the North Island of New Zealand

The Aorangi Range (also known as the Haurangi Range) is a mountain range on the North Island of New Zealand. It is located in the Wairarapa region, extending more than 20 kilometres (12 miles) north from Cape Palliser, and is the southernmost mountain range on the island. The greater portion of these mountains are covered in native forest which is protected and set aside for public recreational use as part of the Aorangi Forest Park.[1]

Aorangi Range and Lake Wairarapa

The Putangirua Pinnacles are located near the western edge of the ranges.[2]

Mount Ross

Mount Ross 983 metres (3,225 ft) is the highest point in the Aorangi Range.

References

  1. [1]
    "Aorangi Forest Park: Places to go in the Wairarapa". Department of Conservation. Retrieved 25 July 2018.
  2. [2]
    "Putangirua Pinnacles Scenic Reserve: Places to go in Wairarapa". Department of Conservation. Retrieved 25 July 2018.

41°25′S 175°24′E


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