The Remutaka Range (spelled Rimutaka Range before 2017) is the southernmost range of a mountain chain in the lower North Island of New Zealand. The chain continues north into the Tararua, then Ruahine Ranges, running parallel with the east coast between Wellington and East Cape. The 555-metre summit of the road over the range at its northern saddle is named Remutaka Pass. The pass was formally named on 17 December 2015 when the Minister of Land Information confirmed the decision of the New Zealand Geographic Board.[1] Following the passage of the Rangitāne Tū Mai Rā (Wairarapa Tamaki nui-ā-Rua) Claims Settlement Act 2017, the name of the range officially changed to Remutaka Range.[2]
I appreciate the feedback! I’ve been meaning to do a vid including some facts and history of the area, including the name change. My bad for using the old spelling. I’ll have to correct those. Thanks again!
David Hunn... Whew! 100% concentration on that bit of road, even in daytime. It must be horrendous at night... and I know from (very old) experience what it's like in shitty weather. Coming into Featherston, just past where you closed the video, there's a not bad fish & chip shop on the right and public dunnies across the road on the left, for future reference if needed.
It’s definitely not a road to be distracted or complacent on. And the weather up there can be intense! Familiar with the public toilets but not the fish and chip shop. Will keep it in mind, thanks
The Remutaka Range (spelled Rimutaka Range before 2017) is the southernmost range of a mountain chain in the lower North Island of New Zealand. The chain continues north into the Tararua, then Ruahine Ranges, running parallel with the east coast between Wellington and East Cape.
The 555-metre summit of the road over the range at its northern saddle is named Remutaka Pass. The pass was formally named on 17 December 2015 when the Minister of Land Information confirmed the decision of the New Zealand Geographic Board.[1] Following the passage of the Rangitāne Tū Mai Rā (Wairarapa Tamaki nui-ā-Rua) Claims Settlement Act 2017, the name of the range officially changed to Remutaka Range.[2]
I appreciate the feedback! I’ve been meaning to do a vid including some facts and history of the area, including the name change. My bad for using the old spelling. I’ll have to correct those. Thanks again!
@@Tricktrucker its my pleasure. i haven't seen much of New Zealand. kiwi territory so its really neat :)
David Hunn...
Whew! 100% concentration on that bit of road, even in daytime. It must be horrendous at night... and I know from (very old) experience what it's like in shitty weather. Coming into Featherston, just past where you closed the video, there's a not bad fish & chip shop on the right and public dunnies across the road on the left, for future reference if needed.
It’s definitely not a road to be distracted or complacent on. And the weather up there can be intense! Familiar with the public toilets but not the fish and chip shop. Will keep it in mind, thanks
yea you'd have to be on your game paying attention going up that one.
It definitely keeps us on our toes haha