Mt Karori (756m)

Well winter is pretty much over and now it is time to get back into gear and complete my peak bagging mission...

Mt Karori near Raglan

So, Mt Karori is a small mountain situated on the west coast near Raglan in the Waikato.  It is a nice short summit challenge to kick off the next phase of climbs.  The trip begins with a trek through farmland to reach the bushline.  From here the track narrows and meanders up the mountain owards the simmit.  It was a good track, well maintained and well marked with lovely orange tree markers.  After an hour I reached a couple of smaller ladders which tell you that the actual summit is very close and sure enough 3-4 minutes later there is the summit platform, a large slab of concrete as it happens.

Raglan harbor and town from Karoroi summit

After a snack it was time to get some photos.  The views from here were great in every direction.  All the local peaks were visible; Maungatautari, Pirongia, and even Mt Te Aroha and Mt Taranaki were just visble.   Views of both Kawhia and Raglan harbours were also good and Hamilton city glistened in the distance.

A nice climb worth the effort...heres to the next one...watch this space...