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We added a few markers

April 25, 2015 by Geoff Donkin Leave a Comment

Kaweka Hut Site, Kaweka FP, Saturday 25 April 2015 Map: BJ37

We headed off in good weather, didn’t get too wet crossing the Tukituki Stream, and climbed up to the Kaweka Hut site. From here, we headed up the old track which was still in reasonably good condition. We did some light track clearing on the way up, and then got into the contorta. This part of the track was quite steep. We left a few markers to help.
At the main ridge, there were two large cairns marking the turn-off. It was a clear, still day and there were good views all round – including Ruapehu.

Unfortunately, one of our group was not able to get all the way to the top so we had to head back down the way we had come, arriving back at the car in plenty of time for the journey home.

Trampers: Marc Marchal, Maree Patton, Mike Bull and reporter Geoff Donkin

Filed Under: Recent trips Tagged With: Kaweka Forest Park, Kaweka Hut

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About us

We are a group of like-minded people who love the great outdoors. We tramp mostly in the Hawke’s Bay province, in remote areas such as the Kaweka and Ruahine Ranges; but we also travel longer distances to new places, for longer walks.

The Napier Tramping Club was established in 1974 and has about 70 members. We belong to the Federated Mountain Clubs of NZ Inc (FMC) and run Saturday, full-weekend and Wednesday tramps, every fortnight.

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  • Dept of Conservation
  • DoC Huts Use, Kaweka Forest Park
  • Federated Mountain Clubs of NZ (FMC)
  • Heretaunga Tramping Club
  • New Zealand Tramper
  • NZ Walking Access Commission
  • Wanganui Tramping Club

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  • Royal Forest & Bird Protection Society
  • Taraponui i-Networks camera
  • Weather forecast
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