Southern Ruahine Crossing – Opawe Road to Kumeti Road, Wednesday 25 October 2017 Photos: Alison Greer Traversing the Ruahines has always been on my list, so given the chance I took it up. Thanks to Kelvin, Vic and Ted for moving the vehicle from Opawe Road to Kumeti Road so that we didn’t have to… [Read More]
Archives for October 2017
Descending from Kaweka J Anniversary Tramp 2017
The western Ruahine Range
Styx and stones, rocks, roots and mud: What a wonderful weekend!
Maungatautari Mountain Weekend – Pukeatua, Labour weekend 20-23 October 2017 We all met up at the charming Out in the Styx guesthouse, where we stayed in a mixture of accommodation from bunk rooms, ensuite rooms to camper van site. Our hosts, Lance, Mary and their son and daughter-in-law, provided superb home-cooked dinners and breakfasts. Their… [Read More]
October 2017 News
Contents: Labour Weekend 2017. Peter Lewis. NTC members & family trip to Mount Maungatauari Labour weekend Friday 20th Oct-Monday 23rd Walk through beautiful native bish in the largest pest-proof sanctuary in the world. 5-6 hr walks crossing 2 highest peaks & plenty of other walks ranging from 1-5km in the sanctuary or nearby. Staying in… [Read More]
Into the clouds on the Anniversary ‘J’ tramp
Kaweka J Anniversary Tramp, Saturday 7 October 2017 Map: BJ37 Photos: Alison Greer Ten of us climbed to the top of Kaweka J. The views were not great as it was overcast with lots of cloud about. Morning tea was at Dominie Bivvy and lunch was back at the Makahu Hut at the end of… [Read More]
