Blackhead Beach, Local. Wednesday 13 December, 2017. There were 26 out, a big group for our last trip of the year. We walked from Blackhead Beach past Aramoana, and onto Pouerere Beach, where we were picked up by Colin and Peter who had kindly volunteered to drive the vans round. It was a lovely day;… [Read More]
Archives for December 2017
Slipping, sliding, crashing and crushing in the Kawekas
Kaweka Junction, Kaweka North, Unknown Spur, to Kaweka Flats Bivvy Track, Makahu Saddle. Wednesday 6 December 2017. Map: BJ37 Banner and all photos: Alison Greer. The lunch spot at the tarn below North Kaweka. A 7 am start from Church Road saw us depart on a warm clear morning. There were 14 trampers in the… [Read More]
A challenging day tramp in the Ruahine Ranges
Sunrise to Te Atuaoparapara (aka 66), Waipawa Saddle, Saturday, 2 December 2017 Map: BK36 Banner: The view across to Te Atuaoparapara and Waipawa Saddle It was a still day and hot work on the climb up to Sunrise Hut. We could see thunder clouds gathering to the east. As often happens, we met some people… [Read More]
December 2017 News
Contents: Sunrsise and Rangiwahia Hut Booking Season; Christmas Bbq, 3 December; Tramping Guide Opportunity. Sunrsise and Rangiwahia Hut Booking Season Just a note to let you know that beds at Rangiwahia and Sunrise huts are currently bookable; until April 30th 2018. The booking system is accessible via the DOC website. People may call the Manawatu… [Read More]