Middle Hill Hut, Kaweka FP, Wednesday October 9 2013 Map: BJ37 What a difference a few days make! After a superb Saturday for the tramp to Kaweka J, today the Kawekas where shrouded in cloud and mist. A southerly change was forecast with occasional rain, so the tramp to Middle Hill Hut and beyond was… [Read More]
Tramp with an air display
Kaweka J, Kaweka FP, Saturday October 5 2013 Map: BJ37 Today marked the 39th anniversary tramp to Kaweka J for the club. Over the years, members have encountered a variety of weather, from beautiful to blizzard, some years not being able to attempt the climb at all. A magnificent, warm, sunny spring day made the… [Read More]
How we beat the blast, without beating about the bush…
Sparrowhawk Range, Wednesday September 11. Map BJ37 A severe gale-force wind from the west was the forecast for the day. Great! So west we went, over the Gentle Annie to the Sparrowhawk Range. We parked just over the bridge that crosses the Taruarau River in surprisingly calm conditions and made our way up the very… [Read More]
A leisurely walk along the Mohaka River
Makino Hut – Te Puia Lodge, Kaaweka Forest Park, Wednesday, August 28 2013 The forecast for Longview was for strong winds and rain. The group decided to head north to Te Puia Springs, for calmer conditions. We arrived at the Makahu road carpark, with moderate winds and low cloud over the distant hills of the… [Read More]
Bathing in glorious sunshine at Parks Peak Hut
Parks Peak Hut, Wednesday July 31 2013 Map: Tikokino BK37 The new Parks Peak Hut was surrounded by patches of snow and bathed in glorious sunshine when we arrived round noon. The main party had negotiated the steep, 740m climb from Sentry Box Hut in just less than three hours, taking time out to marvel… [Read More]
Bagged at last
Wharite Peak, Southern Ruahine Range, Wednesday May 8 It looked like it was going to be third time lucky for some of us reaching the communications tower atop Wharite Peak. The day dawned cool, crisp and cloudless and after a good trip south, we started along the pretty Coppermine Stream track just before 9.30am. Twenty… [Read More]
Dunking in the Waipawa River
Waipawa Saddle, Saturday February 9 2013. Map: BK36 Warm temperatures and blue skies, a good day for a dunking in the river which, as it happened, a member did, not five minutes from the car park! The low river level had left slippery rocks in places. Otherwise, it was an uneventful wander upstream. The buddleia… [Read More]
Exhilarating but exhausting
Kaweka Circuit. Kaweka Forest Park. Wednesday, 30 January 2013 Map: BJ37 We arrived at the Kaweka Road (Makahu Saddle carpark), with sun, blue skies and no wind, and split into three groups. One ascended Makahu Spur, while John M and Vic B followed at their leisurely pace observing the flowers and birdlife of the Kawekas…. [Read More]
Enjoying the spring flowering native trees
Ngamoko Rd – Mangatewainui Stream Ruahine Forest Park Wednesday 7th November 2012 The morning dawned crisp and clear after yet another “cold snap” which had left another coating of snow on the Ruahine Range. We drove south to Norsewood, turned into Ngamoko Rd and arrived at the new car park after a slight detour up… [Read More]
A stunning day for the southern Ruahine Range crossing
Southern Ruahine Crossing, Wednesday, October 24 2012 It was a stunning morning as we began our journey from Opawe Road. The difference between March 2011 and the present walk was the very wet ground from this year’s winter and spring rains. This did not hinder the group’s high spirits, with lots of banter and laughter…. [Read More]
The man who never did, but already had…
Sparrowhawk Bivvy, Ruahine FP, Wednesday October 10 2012 The challenge for today was to get those who had failed in their previous attempts to finally reach Sparrowhawk Bivvy. There would be no turning back – we would get there however long it took! It started with a pleasant walk across Hall’s Farm, with only one… [Read More]
Beauty, and the beasts who spoil it…
Waihaha Hut, Pueroa Forest Park, July 28-29 2012 A good turn-out for the weekend trip: nine trampers left Napier in light drizzle heading for Pueroa Forest Park on the western side of Lake Taupo. Once over the hills, the weather cleared leaving a heavy frost on the plains and around Taupo. A quick loo stop,… [Read More]
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