Uploaded November 2025 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
Mt Holdsworth – Jumbo Circuit | Classic Tararua Tramping Loop, New Zealand
The Mt Holdsworth – Jumbo Circuit is a classic overnight or weekend tramp in the Tararua Forest Park, just north of Masterton. Known for its ridgeline views and well-maintained tracks, it’s popular with experienced trampers, school groups, and well-prepared families.
This video takes you around the full circuit, starting at Holdsworth Lodge, climbing via Gentle Annie Track to Powell Hut, crossing the open tops past Mount Holdsworth trig and Jumbo Peak, and descending to Jumbo Hut and out via the Raingauge Track.
It also highlights key hazard points, especially the exposed alpine section between Powell and Jumbo, where poor visibility or high winds can make travel dangerous.
Use Plan My Walk, the free trip planning app from the NZ Mountain Safety Council, to check alerts, see the huts, and pack the right gear:
🌐 planmywalk.nz
📱 Google Play: bit.ly/google-play-pmw
📱 Apple Store: apple.co/44Sg2Ut
Produced by the New Zealand Mountain Safety Council (2025) with Quite Nice Films.
Thanks to the NZ Lottery Grants Board for their continued support.
Get ready for the outdoors – mountainsafety.org.nz
#TararuaRanges #JumboHut #PowellHut #MtHoldsworth #Hiking #DayWalks #Tramping #MountainSafetyCouncil #NewZealand #MakeItHomeNZ
Mt Holdsworth – Jumbo Circuit | Classic Tararua Tramping Loop, New Zealand
The Mt Holdsworth – Jumbo Circuit is a classic overnight or weekend tramp in the Tararua Forest Park, just north of Masterton. Known for its ridgeline views and well-maintained tracks, it’s popular with experienced trampers, school groups, and well-prepared families.
This video takes you around the full circuit, starting at Holdsworth Lodge, climbing via Gentle Annie Track to Powell Hut, crossing the open tops past Mount Holdsworth trig and Jumbo Peak, and descending to Jumbo Hut and out via the Raingauge Track.
It also highlights key hazard points, especially the exposed alpine section between Powell and Jumbo, where poor visibility or high winds can make travel dangerous.
Use Plan My Walk, the free trip planning app from the NZ Mountain Safety Council, to check alerts, see the huts, and pack the right gear:
🌐 planmywalk.nz
📱 Google Play: bit.ly/google-play-pmw
📱 Apple Store: apple.co/44Sg2Ut
Produced by the New Zealand Mountain Safety Council (2025) with Quite Nice Films.
Thanks to the NZ Lottery Grants Board for their continued support.
Get ready for the outdoors – mountainsafety.org.nz
#TararuaRanges #JumboHut #PowellHut #MtHoldsworth #Hiking #DayWalks #Tramping #MountainSafetyCouncil #NewZealand #MakeItHomeNZ
