Barlow Hut, Ruahine FP, Wednesday 31 January 2018. Map: BK36 Another potentially hot day was ahead of us 11 trampers, aiming for the Ruahines. We travelled down State Highway 50 to Wakarara Road then onto Glenny Rd, at the end of which our tramp was to start. It had taken us an hour and a… [Read More]
Archives for January 2018
Exploring dinosaur country, up the Te Hoe River
Central Te Hoe Hut, via Te Hoe River from Maungataniwha Native Forest. Whirinaki Te Pua-a-Tane Conservation Park. Sat/Sun 27/28 January 2018. Map: BH39 Banner: Ted, Warwick and Nicola making their way up river Ted organised this trip with his mate Robin Adams so that we had access through the forestry block to Joan Wiffin’s bach…. [Read More]
A misty day at Bell Rock
Bell Rock, Maungaharuru Range, Hawke’s Bay Saturday 27 January 2018. Four of us met up at Park Island and headed off to Tutira. Turning off at the store, we noticed that there appeared to be a heavy mist enveloping the ranges. After parking the car, we headed off into the bush towards Bell Rock. It… [Read More]
Rock-hopping the Tukituki to Daphne Hut
Mill Rd, Tukituki River to Daphne Hut and return. Wednesday, 17 January 2018. Ruahine FP, Map: BL36 What a beautiful trip this is, and what a beautiful day to tramp the Tukituki River. We started from Taradale and drove to the start of the track, off Mill Road. It’s a pretty good gravel road for… [Read More]
January 2018 News
Contents: Sunrsise and Rangiwahia Hut Booking Season; 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 District Office to enquire and/or book, particularly… [Read More]
