Smiths Stream, Ruahine Range, Wednesday, March 31 2010 Trampers: Keith Moretta, John Mason, Murray White, Vic Bullock, Ken Ross, Robyn Smith, Manfred Hausler, Jeanne van den Hout, Rosemary Jeffery, Peter Slagter and Kelvin Shaw Or so it seemed after tramping for three hours and with a sign saying two more hours to go – at… [Read More]
Archives for March 2010
A steep climb, but glorious views
Day Trip – Daphne Hut, Saturday March 27. Map: BL37 Norsewood Trampers: Colleen Perreaux, Matt Green, Jude Paton, Alex Thomason, Alan Meadows, Marc Marchal and John Russell Seven day trippers set off from EIT. It was a mild day, but there was a breeze that had us worried about what was in store at Longview…. [Read More]
The Pancake Crossover
Iron Gate – Ngamoko Range/Ruahine Range Crossover, Saturday-Sunday March 27-28. Map: BL36 Norsewood Trampers: Ted Angove, Paul Exeter, Alison Greer, Les O’Shea, Ali Hollington, Geoff Donkin and Julia Mackie The planned start from Kashmir Road end was aborted at our 7am meeting point. The winds were high and it would have been horrendous on the… [Read More]
Expert navigation to Galbraith Hut
Maungaharuru Range Wednesday March 17 2010 Trampers: to Galbraith Hut, Alison Greer, Ali Hollington, Sue Martin, Noeline Blair, Jeanne van den Hout, Manfred Hausler and reporter Ken Ross. The Bellbird Bushers were John Marshall, Vic Bullock, John Mason and Ron Morison If half Plan A plus half Plan B is Plan C, then we did… [Read More]
Mt Ruapehu Summit on a stunning day (and other stories)
The annual club visit to the Tongariro National Park from March 6-11 2010 Trampers to Mt Ruapahu Crater Lake on Sunday March 7: Ted Angove, Paul Exeter, Sue Marshall, Julia Mackie, Ken Ross, Les O’Shea, Nils Holstrom (exchange student from Sweden) and Denise Payne The Auckland Tramping Club facilities at the Iwikau Village are always… [Read More]
Omahaki: It’s a walk you must not fail to miss
Omahaki Stream, Saturday, March 13 2010 Trampers: Ted Angove, Colin McNatty, Julia Mackie, Marc Marchal, John Marshall, Alison Greer, Jude Paton, Simon Hill, Murray McIndoe and Geoff Donkin At the farm, we were met by Jock, who gave us a map, with directions on how to get to the stream. The river level was low,… [Read More]
The two Ks explore scenery that’s waiting for a painter
100303 Clements Road-Tahurua Road Clements Road – Tahurua Road, Wednesday March 3 2010 Trampers: Kelvin Shaw, Paul Exeter, Vic Bullock, John Marshall, Geraldine Oliver, Gary Bowler, Jean Van Den Hout, Vic Bullock and Keith Morretta Low cloud and occasional drizzle greeted the group of nine as we began ascending into the wonderful beech forest of… [Read More]
The Peaks that were well worth the pain
Kelly Knight – Purity Hut, Saturday and Sunday February 27-28 2010 Trampers: Alison Greer, Les O’Shea and Julia Mackie Maps: Toaroa Junction BK36 – Norsewood BL36 We left Napier at 7 am on Saturday morning. The weekend forecast was terrific so we decided to go over the Hikurangi Range in the Eastern Ruahines. After starting… [Read More]