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]
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]
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]
Rock shelter from the forecast cold southerly winds
Te Waka Range, Local, Wednesday 23 May A big group was out for the tramp to the beacon on the Te Waka range, but once again the weather was not looking good. It was decided to give the trip a try and see how far we would get; maybe the predicted showers would not eventuate…. [Read More]
Hi five to the three ladies
Middle Hill Hut – Makino Hut, 19-20 May 2018 Map BJ37 Banner Pix: Heading down the second gorge (from the Middle Hill side). Once again, the forecast high winds thwarted plans for tops travel, which meant the overnight tramp to Back Ridge hut had to be changed. Just three ladies, Juliet, Fiona and I braved… [Read More]
Mackintosh – Lawrence Road on a stunning Autumn day
Wednesday, May 9 2018. Kaweka FP, Map: BJ37 Photos: Marie Deroles Two vans and 19 trampers headed for Taihape Road with our destination being Mackintosh car park. An unusual sight for the Taihape Road were two sets of traffic lights operating around road works and bridge strengthening. Thirteen trampers headed off for the round trip… [Read More]
Fun, fun, fun
Te Puia track and Makino track, Kaweka FP, Saturday 5 May, 2018. Map: BJ37 It was a good autumnal day, so 16 trampers set out, all with different motivations, but all wanting to enjoy the day. Five were first-timers and we all had a great day out. Five went up the Makino Track to Te… [Read More]
Shenanigans at Waipatiki
Waipatiki Scenic Reserve, Local, Saturday 21 April 2018. I first did this walk about 20 years ago and had never been back since, so was keen to see what the coastal section was like now. Three others were first-timers and John had done it earlier this year. We left Waipatiki Beach just after 8am in… [Read More]
We had everything but snow…
Southern Ruahine Crossing, Ruahine FP, 7 April 2018. Map: BL35/BM25 Banner Photo: Juliet in the bracken fern “The Southern Ruahine Crossing…” Well, when I first heard and read that I thought “It’s going to be a toughie” – and it was certainly challenging but very much worth it. Seven of us headed out in the… [Read More]
Meet in the middle
Te Apiti-Manawatu Gorge, Saturday 24 March 2018 This is not a loop tramp and we didn’t have a shuttle to take us back to our vehicles, so five drove round to the Ashhurst end and four started from the Balance Gorge Road. The idea was to meet in the middle for lunch and exchange keys,… [Read More]
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