Cape Kidnappers, Wednesday 26 April, 2017 Photos: Geoff Donkin The pictures tell the story of the day tramp to a local tourist spot.
Archives for April 2017
A golden day on Golden Crown Ridge
Golden Crown Ridge – Sentry Box Hut, Ruahine FP, Saturday 22 April 2017 Map: BK37 Banner and all photos: Marie Deroles: Pohatuhaha trig from which you get expansive views A crisp autumn morning with the promise of a beautiful day had everyone eager to get started. We piled into the van and headed out through… [Read More]
Longview Hut with No View
Longview Hut, Saturday 25 March (Planned tramp was Longview, Rocky Knob, Maraketu Hut), Ruahine FP, Map: BL36. Banner photo by Bruce Hodgson. The road end signage provides shelter from the rain. Seven of us knew the forecast was for rain and it did just that. We took two private cars out and it was great… [Read More]
Big turnout for annual Ruapehu bash
Tongariro National Park, 3 to 9 March 2017 The annual visit by club members to the Tongariro National Park went very well. The weather was kind and the facilities at the Auckland Tramping Club Ski Lodge at Whakapapa were excellent as usual. Many thanks to Auckland Tramping Club for the use of this lodge. There… [Read More]
April 2017 News
Contents: Track Cutting – Northern Ruahines Kaweka Forest Park, Huts and Tracks New Website FMC Track Cutting – Northern Ruahines Quick update: Contractors and DoC staff have been in the Kawhatua area over the last couple of weeks. Track has been cut from Kawhatau Base (KB) to Colenso high point, KB down the old river… [Read More]