Kaweka Circuit. Kaweka Forest Park. Wednesday, 30 January 2013 Map: BJ37 We arrived at the Kaweka Road (Makahu Saddle carpark), with sun, blue skies and no wind, and split into three groups. One ascended Makahu Spur, while John M and Vic B followed at their leisurely pace observing the flowers and birdlife of the Kawekas…. [Read More]
Archives for January 2013
Counting the Whio
Central Te Hoe Hut, via Te Hoe River Saturday/Sunday January 26-27 2013 Map: BH39 The drive into the airstrip, where the tramp begins, is through a private forestry block called Maungataniwha, for which we were fortunate enough to have permission and an escort. Maungataniwha Native Forest comprises 6,120 hectares of native forest straddling the ridge… [Read More]
Everyone took the plunge
Tukituki River – Daphne Hut Wednesday, January 16 2013, Map: BL36 When we departed from Taradale at 7.30am for another Wednesday adventure, the weather was fine, sunny and warm. However, as we travelled southwards down State Highway 50, ominous black clouds suggested that we could be in for a change. South of Tikokino, we turned… [Read More]
Missing trampers were all at home
Ruahine Circuit Thursday January 3 – Sunday January 6 2013 Waipawa River/Saddle, Rangioteatua, Waterfall Hut (Day 1). Pinnacle Stream, Iron Peg, Mangaweka, Hikurangi, Crow Hut (Day 2), Rongotea, Wakelings Hut, Maropea Forks Hut (Day 3), Top Maropea Hut, Armstrong Saddle, Sunrise Hut, North Block Road car park (Day 4) Trampers: Alison Greer, John Dobbs, Geoff… [Read More]