Upper Whirinaki – Central Whirinaki Wednesday November 21 2012 The destination was Whirinaki Forest Park, about two hours drive from Napier. It was a glorious sunny day although the mist hung low in the valleys as we drove north. Turning off State Highway 5 just north of Waipunga Falls, the road surface deteriorated somewhat, as… [Read More]
Archives for November 2012
Enjoying the spring flowering native trees
Ngamoko Rd – Mangatewainui Stream Ruahine Forest Park Wednesday 7th November 2012 The morning dawned crisp and clear after yet another “cold snap” which had left another coating of snow on the Ruahine Range. We drove south to Norsewood, turned into Ngamoko Rd and arrived at the new car park after a slight detour up… [Read More]
A long day, and a big dive
Sunrise to Sparrowhawk Bivvy, Ruahine FP Saturday November 3, 2012 A large group of 20 left EIT at 7:00am in two cars and the minibus and started walking up the Sunrise Hut track at around 8:30am. We all wandered up at various speeds to reach the hut for morning tea. Julia and Paul Hendy had… [Read More]