Mt Hikurangi New Zealand, the first point on mainland New Zealand to see the sunrise each day. View more information on Mount Hikurangi New Zealand.
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High: 21 Low: 16Mount Hikurangi, standing at 1,752 metres high, is the first point on mainland New Zealand to see the sunrise each day. It's a very spiritual mountain for the local Maori people. Climbing treks are by permission only from The Ngati Porou Visitor Centre, 144 Waiomatatini Road, Ruatoria, Phone +64 6 864 8660. There is an excellent alpine hut on the higher reaches of the mountain allowing early morning climbers to see the sunrise.
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