Mackintosh Hut, Kaweka FP, Saturday 30 June 2018 – Winter Solstice. Map BJ37 Photos: Julia and Peter This was scheduled as a day outing and an easy weekend tramp for beginners. Day Tramp reporter John Bennett writes: Julia, Pete and I left Park Island at 7am as passengers in Hilary’s car on a cold crisp… [Read More]
Archives for June 2018
Plan B and then Plan C
Local reserves, Wednesday 20 June 2018 Photos: Alison We woke to a misty cold day and the road to the Blue Gums was still closed. So Plan B was actioned, with a wander around the local Puketitiri reserves and an early shared lunch. First stop was William Hartree Memorial Scenic Reserve which was donated in… [Read More]
Hygge and bonhomie
Cape Kidnappers, Local, Saturday June 16, 2018. Photos: Peter I, Marie D What a picture-perfect day… clear blue sky, sunshine, not a breath of wind and mild temperatures. High tide necessitated a delay for coffee at Hygge (aka Clifton Cafe) and what a treat that turned out to be. No longer the tired, run-down cafe… [Read More]
Rocks Ahead Hut
All points beyond the ‘Lakes’
Kiwi Saddle Hut – Kaweka Forest Park, Wednesday 6 June 2018 Map: BJ37 Photos: Hilary Heath-Caldwell The day started cool yet sunny, and we had a good drive to the Lakes car park and the start of the track into Kiwi Saddle Hut. After a quick briefing and discussion, some chose to walk to the… [Read More]
June 2018 News
Contents: Ruahine User Group Meeting Minutes June 2018 Upcoming Tramp List Meetings Annual Subscription On-line Booking for Tramps Mt Hikurangi – Te Ara ki Hikurangi, June 2 – 4 (Queen’s Birthday Weekend) Ruahine User Group Meeting Minutes June 2018 Attached are the minutes of the meeting held on June 11, 2018.RUG Minutes June 2018 Upcoming… [Read More]
Our alternative to Mt Hikurangi
Kiwi Saddle Hut, Kaweka FP, Sat/Sun 2/3 June 2018. Map: BJ37 The scheduled Queen’s Birthday weekend to Mt Hikurangi was postponed due to a large depression which brought heavy rain to the East Cape area. We were lucky, because many homes were damaged and roads closed due to flooding – and we would have had… [Read More]
Ruahine tops, here we come
Sunrise Hut – Saturday 2 June 2018 Ruahine FP, Map BK36 Two cars with eight trampers on board left Park Island on a fine but cold and brisk morning. It was a slightly later start (0730) for a Saturday morning tramp, thanks to Jude, so the later start was most welcome. A quick pickup stop… [Read More]