Smith Stream Hut, Ruahine Forest Park, ANZAC weekend, April 25/26 2015. Maps: BK36 and BL36 Les and I are gradually crossing off parts of the Ruahine Forest Park that we have not tramped (it’s called ‘red lining’). The trip this weekend was to complete a circuit of the Ruahine tops, and spend a night in… [Read More]
Archives for April 2015
We added a few markers
Kaweka Hut Site, Kaweka FP, Saturday 25 April 2015 Map: BJ37 We headed off in good weather, didn’t get too wet crossing the Tukituki Stream, and climbed up to the Kaweka Hut site. From here, we headed up the old track which was still in reasonably good condition. We did some light track clearing on… [Read More]
Brrrrrrrrrrr! Freezing cold in April
Apiti Track, Ruahine FP, April 15 2015 Map: BL36 It was supposed to be the Apiti Track, followed by walking down the Mangatewainui River and a cut across the farmland back to the van. However, weather and time defeated us – but we had a good day just the same. With 11 on board, we… [Read More]
Slip, sliding around with Ted
Lawrence Shelter, Don Juan, Lotkow Road and return. Kaweka FP, Saturday, April 11 2015 Map: BJ37 A fairly uneventful day, other than a bit of slip and sliding around. The day was overcast but otherwise perfect. We walked up to Don Juan trig and returned back to the car park on the same track. Stopped… [Read More]
A loop walk to Colenso Trig via the Mokai Patea Range
Kawhatau Base – Crow Hut – Colenso Trig – Kawhatau base circuit, Easter Weekend 2015 This is a magic trip to do in the Ruahine Forest Park and encompasses a superb range of fauna and scenery over a full two-day hike. We recommend it as one that has a huge variety in quite a small… [Read More]
April 2015 News
Contents: Gezina Elzinga’s bequest Gezina Elzinga’s bequest We held a ceremony to celebrate completion of our Gezina seating on Monday, March 30. It was a chance to thank those who made her bequest become a reality. Gezina was a member of the Napier Tramping Club, who lived in Switzerland, running her English Language School. She… [Read More]
A pleasant stroll up and down Kuripapango Hill
Kuripapango, April 1 2015 Kaweka FP. Map: BJ37 Before the 14 trampers left Church Road, Kelvin informed everyone that Metro had increased the insurance if travelling on unsealed roads, and that there could be a future increase of $5 in the travel cost. After noting a general air of resignation, he added that the date… [Read More]