Te Waka Range, Local, Wednesday 23 May A big group was out for the tramp to the beacon on the Te Waka range, but once again the weather was not looking good. It was decided to give the trip a try and see how far we would get; maybe the predicted showers would not eventuate…. [Read More]
Archives for May 2018
Hi five to the three ladies
Middle Hill Hut – Makino Hut, 19-20 May 2018 Map BJ37 Banner Pix: Heading down the second gorge (from the Middle Hill side). Once again, the forecast high winds thwarted plans for tops travel, which meant the overnight tramp to Back Ridge hut had to be changed. Just three ladies, Juliet, Fiona and I braved… [Read More]
Mackintosh – Lawrence Road on a stunning Autumn day
Wednesday, May 9 2018. Kaweka FP, Map: BJ37 Photos: Marie Deroles Two vans and 19 trampers headed for Taihape Road with our destination being Mackintosh car park. An unusual sight for the Taihape Road were two sets of traffic lights operating around road works and bridge strengthening. Thirteen trampers headed off for the round trip… [Read More]
Fun, fun, fun
Te Puia track and Makino track, Kaweka FP, Saturday 5 May, 2018. Map: BJ37 It was a good autumnal day, so 16 trampers set out, all with different motivations, but all wanting to enjoy the day. Five were first-timers and we all had a great day out. Five went up the Makino Track to Te… [Read More]
May 2018 News
Contents: AGM 2018 – Committee – Annual Subscription – Online Booking for Tramps Mt Hikurangi – Te Ara ki Hikurangi, June 2 – 4 (Queen’s Birthday Weekend) The Backcountry Trust Kawhatau Base AGM 2018 Committee – Kelvin Shaw stood and was re-elected as Club President. Kelvin has given notice that this will be his last… [Read More]