Cameron Hut, Kaweka FP, Saturday 2 March Banner Photo: One of the many river crossings The weather was virtually perfect as we set off. The cars picked up Colin and myself up at Omahu and we were at the Cameron car park by 8.30am. Mark also arrived to do his own private walk, and hoping… [Read More]
Four have a foggy J all to themselves, but there’s an evil green cloud down below…
Kaweka J, Wednesday 21 February 2024 Banner Photo: (L to R) Cherie, Jenny and Keith on the seat at the memorial cairn at Kaweka J (Photo taken by Di) At 7.15am, five happy trampers met at Park Island and we managed to arrange everyone comfortably into my car. The weather was fairly cool, a pleasant… [Read More]
All calm and quiet on this foray to Kiwi Saddle
Kiwi Saddle, Castle Camp, Kaiarahi, Rogue Ridge, Saturday 2 December 2023 Banner Photo: The views to the north on the Smith Russell track Nine trampers met at Park Island on a calm but cloudy morning, and drove to Omahu to pick up Di. Following an uneventful trip, apart from a bit of low cloud, we… [Read More]
Old Manson Hut – an historical gem
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]
Middle Hill was marvellous – even for the Stumble Sisters!
Middle Hill, Kaweka FP, 7 October 2023 Banner Photo: Yes ladies, the only way is up Camp Spur It looked like a perfect day ahead, as 11 trampers headed out to Middle Hill. The sunrise was spectacular but, as the saying goes, ‘red sky in the morning, shepherd’s warning’. In the end, and fortunately, we… [Read More]
Over the rainbow in wonderland
Kiwi Saddle Hut, Saturday 23 September 2023 Banner Photo: The track up from the Cameron car park, to Kiwi Saddle Jct On an overcast day with rain looming on the horizon, eight trampers departed Park Island in style, in a Mercedes van and one private car. We met Di waiting at Fernhill then headed to Cameron… [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]
Kereru and whio spotted on our easy walk
Te Puia, Wednesday 16 August 2023 Banner Photo: Kereru heard and seen Hooray, the road access beyond Puketitiri is open again! Just four of us set out in my car for a pleasant light tramp into Te Puia and surrounds. The unsealed road section was in good order, potholes to dodge and being damp ground,… [Read More]
Straight up folks, the new Mackintosh route is tougher
Mackintosh Hut, Kaweka FP, Saturday 12 August 2023 Banner Photo:The author (Julian) looking at something or other in the snow We met at Park Island on a fine but frosty morning, and picked up Di along the way. It was an uneventful van ride until we got to Blowhard Bush where some careful driving from… [Read More]
A perfect winter tramp
Te Iringa, Kaweka FP, Saturday 29 July 2023 Banner Photo: Snow had penetrated the beech tree forested section of the walk On quite a cold but clear day, 17 trampers in the van and one private vehicle set off for a tramp on private Māori-owned land off Taihape Road. It was a moderate climb initially,… [Read More]
Doing our bit to clear the way…
Kaweka Lower Loop track maintenance, Kaweka FP, Wednesday 5 July 2023 Banner Photo: Getting stuck into the task Knowing that our tramping post-cyclone was going to be limited, we scheduled a maintenance day for the lower Kaweka track. The last couple of times we travelled this route, we had been very aware of how overgrown… [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]
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