Longview Hut and back down Daphne Track, Ruahiune Forest Park Saturday 23 April 2016 Map: BL36 A beautiful sunny day saw eight of us, led by Johnny Dobbs, heading up to Longview Hut. The track is nicely graded to near the top of the range, and then there are a few wee steep ups and… [Read More]
Mud, glorious mud
Up the Tukituki, Wednesday March 16, 2016 Six of us gathered at Church Road Winery car park, unsure of what the day would bring. A soft rain moistened our coats as we packed into the van. The drive south brought us to the end of Mill Road, where we donned our raincoats and started trekking… [Read More]
Looking in vain for orchids
Saturday, October 18 2014 Mangatewainui Stream, via the Apiti Track. Map: BL36 This was my first Saturday day tramp. Marc drove us all the way to the beginning of the track, which is just outside Norsewood, down Ngamoko Road. There were five of us and it was raining when we set off. I wondered if… [Read More]
Whatonga greets 17 of Napier’s Tramping Club members.
Manawatau Gorge, Wednesday June 18, 2014 It was an overcast day, fine for birds and for trampers. Sixteen of us left Church Road Winery and Peter Washington caught us up at the gorge. Heavy traffic and road works had hampered his way and he missed the van. I’ve driven through the gorge a myriad of… [Read More]
Kiwis were all safely asleep in the sanctuary
Opouahi Reserve and Baby Kiwi Home to Spooner’s Hill, Wednesday June 4, 2014 Twelve of us met at the Church Road winery and Colin drove us north to the Pan Pac kiwi-raising sanctuary. It was an overcast day. The birdlife was noisy, with sightings of kereru, piwakawaka, ducks, tuis and bellbirds. I hoped to see… [Read More]
Up the Khyber Pass with a walking stick
Tukituki River to Khyber Pass, Ruahine Forest Park, Wednesday February 12 2014. The day smiled at us; warm, a gentle breeze and some sunshine. We travelled in the usual hire van with Kelvin as our usual driver, along the usual route to Mill Road. The starting point for this tramp is where people have started… [Read More]
Wow… the views from the Hogget as the mist lifts
The Hogget, Wednesday October 23, 2013 Map: BJ37 The early morning rain meant a few people pulled out of our trip. But this was fine, as we were able to fill all the seats in the one vehicle. Kelvin was behind the wheel and so we all settled into our comfy seats, most put on… [Read More]