Te Rua Manga (The Needle), Arorangi

A fun hike, sign posting could be better for the summit as the signs are barely visible. Make sure to go in the morning as you dont want to hike here when it gets dark

It's a great walk up to the Needle, the views at the top are amazing. You will need to have a good level of fitness, wear good shoes, take plenty of water. Best to start from the township side of the track and you can either complete the whole walk and end up coming out by the abandoned Sheraton hotel, or just visit the top then come down the same way. Best to walk this track when its dry, very challenging and slippery if it's been raining. They have a tour guide that takes daily tours up the needle and he is very knowledgeable.