Kiwi Mouth Hut – Manson Hut – Kiwi Saddle Hut, Labour Weekend, 20-23 October 2023 Banner Photo: The interior of Old Manson Hut – Beds ‘R Us, this is not Studying the map in the Lakes car park, it quickly became clear the planned four-day tramp needed modifying. Plan B was agreed: leave out Rocks… [Read More]
Whio and big fish galore in the mighty Mohaka
Te Puia, Saturday 9 September 2023 Banner Photo: Taken by Julian A sobering reminder of Cyclone Gabrielle’s fury leaving her mark on the landscape is very evident on the drive to Puketitiri and beyond. As there was a group of five interested in doing the Makino route to Te Puia, Di decided to complete her… [Read More]
Destruction, dizzy heights and dazzling views on a gin-clear day
Galbraith Hut – Taraponui, Wednesday 19 July 2023 Banner Photo: Galbraith Hut, an historic treasure What a wonderful day, climbing the dizzy heights of the Maungaharuru Range, from Waitara Station on the slopes above the Mohaka River, past Galbraith Hut to the communication towers upon Taraponui – at 1308m, the highest point of the range…. [Read More]
Our suburban stroll is an unreserved mud-fest
Havelock North reserves and Te Mata Peak for Solstice walk, Wednesday 21 June 2023 Banner Photo: Views from the top of Te Mata Fourteen merry trampers travelled across to ‘the other side, over the bridge’ to Havelock North and met at Di’s place at 9.30am (post-rush hour, we had hoped) for a tour of local… [Read More]
Well, blow me down! It’s the lower circuit yet again
Lakes car park, Rogue Ridge turn-off, Kaiarahi Stream, Mackintosh Hut, Kaweka FP, Saturday 3 June 2023 It was a beautiful sunrise with the promise of a lovely day ahead. We all looked forward to getting to the tops of the Kaweka range but, as we travelled along the Taihape Road, it was obvious the wind… [Read More]
Armed with saws and secateurs, we set off
Lower Kaweka circuit, Kaweka FP, Wednesday 10 May 2023 Banner Photo: The two large orange triangles on Kaiarahi stream Yet another tramp day with rain in the forecast… with only seven, we left Park Island early to try to avoid the traffic congestion at the Meeanee expressway bridge. From the Lakes car park, we wanted… [Read More]
A Kaimanawa treat: kaka, beech, and cascades
Cascade Hut, Kaimanawa Forest Park, Saturday-Sunday 15-16 October 2022 Banner Photo: Cascade Hut, a gem in a glade of mature beech trees Cascade Hut, deep in the Kaimanawa Forest Park, is situated on the headwaters of the Tauranga-Taupo River. It’s been three years since the club visited and at least six since I have been… [Read More]
Ding dong, sing us a song, Campbell!
Bell Rock – Taraponui, Saturday 16 July 2022 Banner Photo: Campbell atop ‘Bell Rock’ A cold, crisp morning with the promise of a beautiful day greeted us at Park Island. We piled into the van and Fiona’s car, and headed out past the airport, heading for Tutira. Lake Tutira was shrouded in fog but as… [Read More]
Loop trampers lumbered by loggers
Lake Tutira, local, 8 June 2022 Banner Photo: The view of the lakes from above Lake Tutira was sparkling in the sun when we arrived at the camp ground. The morning drizzle had disappeared, leaving a blue sky day, the late autumn colours mirrored in the calm water. Walking back along the road, we picked… [Read More]
Two tales of misplaced and recovered – our Smedley medley
Smedley Station, Wednesday, 4 August 2021 It has been many years since the club visited Smedley, so we were very pleased to receive permission to tramp in this historic, 5500-hectare station. Smedley has been a cadet training farm since 1931 and is located at the end of Smedley Road, off SH50. The station was originally… [Read More]
Chris Crosses our path on a favourite Kaweka loop walk
Kiwi Saddle Hut, Castle Camp, Kaiarahi, Rogue Ridge, 3 February 2021 Map: BJ37 Banner Photo: Our trampers with East Kaweka Helicopters at Castle Camp, during the prep for a pinus contorta cutting crew The forecast was for a sunny, warm day with light winds, perfect for the circuit around the tops, from the Lakes car… [Read More]
Howletts Hut works its magic
Howletts Hut, Ruahine FP, Sat/Sun 19-20 Sept 2020. Map: BL36 Howletts Hut is the highest hut in the Ruahine Range, at 1365m, and a great destination. With three of the four having never been before, there was some trepidation in the group. On the drive down, the range behind Ashley Clinton looked a little stormy,… [Read More]
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