In 2019 GNS Science recalculated the location of the centre of New Zealand taking into account that the United Nations now recognises New Zealand covers about 6 million square kilometres, 95% of it being sea bed. The recalculation has the centre around 11km west of Greytown, on the Mt Reeves Track in the Tararuas. A move north from its prior location in Nelson.
The following pictures show NZ's extended continental shelf - all 6 million sq kilometres of it.
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In early May 2020 we attempted to visit the spot via the track leading off the Waiohine Valley Road - the most advertised route. Unfortunately this was not to be.
A little research confirmed for us that the farmer was right and the black pen wielding graffiti artist wrong. Alternative access had to be found.
A little research confirmed for us that the farmer was right and the black pen wielding graffiti artist wrong. Alternative access had to be found.
So in early October our second attempt commenced on the true left of the Waiohine River and about 5km to the north at the Waiohine Gorge Road end. We were joined this time by Missy.
The track crosses the Waiohine River and quickly turns south-west to cross Coal Stream.
From Coal Stream, at around 160m we climb to 745m over 2km to the junction with the Mt Reeves Track.
From the junction we headed generally west for around 1.5km toward points 785 and 899.
A collaboration between DoC, scientists and artist Billy Apple produced a plaque that marks the spot near the summit of Mt Reeves.
For further information, see: https://www.geotrips.org.nz/trip.html?id=703
Tutuwai Hut was reasonably full with most of the 20 mattresses occupied.
Tauherenikau River - looking north from near Slip Stream.
Joe Gibbs Memorial Hut.
Cone Hut.
Homeward bound.
Times
Waiohine Campsite via Mt Reeves to Tutuwai Hut - 4 hrs
Tutuwai Hut to Cone Hut - 1hr
Cone Hut to carpark 2hr
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