A couple has been rescued off the ridgeline on Wairarapa’s Mount Holdsworth after being blown off their feet several times. The couple planned to walk from Holdsworth Rd to Atiwhakatu Hut and on to Jumbo Hut for the night. However, one wrong turn took them up the East Holdsworth Track and close to the ridgeline. After realising their mistake the couple attempted to reroute to Powell Hut, but were met with extreme weather conditions and were blown off their feet several times. People should also seek information about weather forecasts, track issues and conditions from Department of Conservation visitor centres or the DOC website.

Source: Stuff May 15, 2022 18:29 UTC