Saturday September 7, 2013 Mangahururu Range, Bell Rock from Titiokura Saddle We left the Napier-Taupo Road before 8 am in good weather. At the quarry, we headed north around the western side of the range. We had good views of the snow-covered Kawekas. Navigation consisted of following farm tracks as per Google Maps. Just before… [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]
MM48, MM17 and 470: What does this all mean?
Middle Hill Hut, Kaweka FP. Map BJ37 Saturday/Sunday 24/25 August, 2013 The planned trip up to Kaweka J and along the tops to Whetu, and down Camp Spur to Middle Hill Hut, was aborted just below Dominie Bivvy. The sky was blue, but the cold blast made it impossible to walk into wind. We found… [Read More]
Gold Creek madness
Gold Creek Hut, Ruahine Forest Park, Saturday August 11 2013 Five determined (or desperate!) trampers set out for Gold Creek Hut under drizzly, overcast skies, hoping to prove the Met Service wrong. We made our way over farmland and up the fence line. Three tried to bushbash their way through to avoid an awkward fence-crossing… [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]
Howletts Hut in 4hr 50 mins
Howletts Hut, Ruahine Forest Park, Saturday/Sunday 27/28 July 2013 Map: BL36 At our last club meeting, the guest speaker commented on trampers who were only interested in the times they had achieved in getting from A to B with no time spent looking around. I think that a lot of club members were thinking of… [Read More]
Tough going in the softening snow
Kiwi Saddle Kaweka FP Saturday, July 27 Ten trampers left Napier in good weather. As we came closer to the Lakes car park, the wind picked up, making it quite cold. All layered up, nine of us started the climb. Paul had decided to give the climb a miss and stay a little lower. Ten… [Read More]
The wind buffeted and the snow crunched
Wednesday, July 17 2013 Cameron campground to Mt Kuripapango and Lakes carpark Map: BJ37 The Metro Express, with pilot Ken Ross guiding, made its way up the Napier-Taihape road. The weather was fine and reasonably clear, and the only hazard on the way were logging trucks which seemed to be going at road-hogging speeds –… [Read More]
We’re walking backwards to Lotkow
Lawrence to Lotkow, Kaweka FP, Wednesday July 3 2013, Map: BJ37 A late change in plan had us do this trip in reverse order from the planned outing. We started from the Lawrence Road end off the Taihape Road. It was a good idea, as it reduced the driving time and we had the downhill… [Read More]
Kaka calling Napier Tramping Club
Central Whirinaki Hut, Solstice Trip Saturday June 29 2013, and a weekend trip Sat/Sun 29/30 June Map: BG38 It is a two-hour drive to the car park at the Plateau Road end, where the Whirinaki Track has one of its starting points. The track options are: to Upper Whirinaki Hut, Mangamate Hut, Upper Te Hoe,… [Read More]
Betty takes us on a scenic tour
Solstice Tour, Wednesday June 19 2013 Following tradition, this solstice trip was a relaxed affair, this year to attractions east of Dannevirke. Jim Hickey had predicted a fine day, but got it wrong. We set off from Napier in the dark with light, misty rain falling. Not a good start but somehow appropriate. Our first… [Read More]
Scalping Bob, for leading us astray
Three Fingers – Bob’s Spur Ruahine Forest Park Saturday June 15, 2013 Map: BK37 The Wednesday tramping group did this trip recently, and suffered much blood-letting. We therefore were all prepared and most of us wore our thermal leggings. The temperature was down to 1C outside when we arrived at the farm’s car park on… [Read More]
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