Sparrowhawk Range, Wednesday, November 23, 2011 If we had believed the weather forecast, we would have chosen an alternative trip for the day – but we didn’t. When we got out of the van at Taruarau River Bridge on the Taihape Road, there was hardly any trace of the predicted gale force winds. The sky… [Read More]
Archives for November 2011
The Kaimanawas at their best
Sat/Sun 19/20 November 2011. Kaimanawa FP. Ten of us started from the Umukarikari car park on Kaimanawa Rd, heading for Waipakahi Hut, which has 12 bunks. We were all carrying sleeping mats and prepared for a night out. The Umukarikari track heads uphill for about two hours, with views of Lake Taupo on the way…. [Read More]
Hot springs for a lunch destination via Makino Ridge
Makino and TePuia Saturday November 19 2011 Six left Napier in average weather, heading for Kaweka J. As we came closer to the Kawekas, the rain set in and the clouds looked quite threatening. We all agreed that the J wouldn’t be a sensible option and decided to drive on. Even in good weather we… [Read More]
Te Iringa traverse – Poronui Station to Clements Mill Road
Poronui Station, Oamaru Hut, Te Iringa Track to Clements Mill Road – Tahurua Rd, Wednesday, November 9 2011 Instead of the forecasted rain, clear skies greeted us at the Poronui Station gates on Tahurua Road. John Marshall was dropped off at the Taupo orchid plantation for the day, while six set off at the Poronui… [Read More]
Plan B, to Daphne Hut
Daphne Hut, Saturday November 5 2011. Map: BL36 Norsewood The weather forecast did not mention high winds and snowy sleet, but that is what we had to contend with on this tramp. It was evident on travelling up Kashmir Road that the planned trip up to Pohangina Saddle and then dropping down into the South… [Read More]