• That's Nugget Knob on the left and the ridge that's just been travelled. | Matiri Ridge Tarn campsite
  • There's some tussock-free grass down there. | Matiri Ridge Tarn campsite
  • See, you can find a flat place for a small tent. | Matiri Ridge Tarn campsite
  • Great place to watch the sunrise. | Matiri Ridge Tarn campsite

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Matiri Ridge tarn campsite | Kahurangi National Park

A Matiri Ridge tarn is the only reliable water source between Wangapeka Saddle and Hurricane Hut. And it makes a convenient place to camp for those who think the full 12-hour walking day is excessive.

There’s not so much at the tarn, but there are a few mostly non-lumpy, almost level and somewhat sheltered camping sites to whack up your tent and enjoy the sunset and sunrise at altitude.

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category . . . unofficial campsite

camping fee . . . free

elevation . . . 1320 m

facilities . . . none

campsites . . . a few of variable quality

water . . . murky tarn 10 m

toilet . . . none