Eland to Trellinoe, Wednesday 22 November 2017 Local One, two, three… no, missed one, start again… 10, 11, 12… was that a double count? Not sure, start again: 21, 22, 23, 24, 25. That’s the number, must be right. All accounted for. That’s how it was for part of the trip as we followed the… [Read More]
Archives for November 2017
Morepork photo opportunity
Te Iringa, Kaimanawa FP, Saturday 18 November 2017 Seven of us left Napier on a wet Saturday in two cars for a journey of just under and hour and a half to Tahaura Road off the Napier-Taupo road. It wasn’t far along the road here that the rain eased and by the time we had… [Read More]
Peace and solitude enjoyed by Burtton and the NTC
Burttons Track, Wednesday 8 November 2017 Tararua FP. Photos: Marie Deroles, Pam Dransfield and Julia Mackie We set off on Tuesday evening with 11 on board and a lot of gear, as we were staying overnight. We stopped off at Aokautere for take-aways ranging from pizza to fish and chips. Our hosts were only five… [Read More]
November 2017 News
Contents: Wed, 22 November Tramp Info. Christmas Bbq, 3 December Tramping Guide Opportunity Wednesday 22 November Tramp Info. On Wednesday 22nd Nov we are Tramping from Eland Station on SH5 to Trellinoe Gardens. Dennis Mitchell has got approval from the various landowners. As per last time the route will begin at Eland, cross Rob Mitchells… [Read More]
Cuckoos calling and clematis in bloom: What we found under the clouds
Middle Hill Hut, Whetu, Makino Hut Saturday November 4, Kaweka FP. Map: BJ37 Six of us set off from Park Island. As we headed up to Puketitiri, it started to rain – only light drizzle, but the mountains were clagged in. After arriving at the Middle Hill car park, we set off up the steep… [Read More]