Mackintosh Hut via The Rogue and Mackintosh Spur, Kaweka FP, Wednesday 25 September, 2019 Banner Pix: Looking north from Kaiarahi. Twenty three people in two vans must be close to a record number, even for a Wednesday tramp. The Lakes car park at Kuripapango offers many options for a day’s tramp so with such a… [Read More]
Archives for September 2019
Taking advantage of the still air
Top Maropea Hut, Ruahine FP, Saturday 21 September 2019 Banner Pix: Mts Ruapehu and Ngauruhoe Eight arrived at the Park Island meeting point early on a calm morning and there was a quick briefing before we set off. The suggestion was that instead of going to Waikamaka Hut, we went to Top Maropea Hut. The… [Read More]
The Kaweka Range Sept 2019
New territory proved enchanting
Aorangi Forest Park, 9-12 September Banner Pix: Mangatoetoe Hut I hadn’t really heard of the Aorangi Forest Park until I read the tramp list, so I Googled the name and found it in the South Wairarapa. We were to start at the Pinnacles and finish not far from the Cape Palliser lighthouse. Day 1 We… [Read More]
A golden day in the snow
Gold Creek Hut, Ruahine FP, Wednesday 11 September 2019 Banner Pix: Gold Creek Hut in tidy condition Eight of us left Park Island at 7.30 in the van with Hilary in the driving seat, picking up Rosemary and Sue on the way. We exited the van at the end of Glenny Road at 9am for… [Read More]
A tale of bits and boobs
Makahu Saddle to Middle Hill Hut, Kaweka FP, Saturday 7 September, 2019. Map: BJ37 Banner Pix: Kaweka Flats Bivvy The weatherman said snow for Friday, snow for Sunday but fortunately knew we had a tramp on Saturday and the forecast was good. On arriving at Makahu Saddle our organiser Lynette confessed she had left the… [Read More]
September 2019 News
Contents: Iron Gate Hut, Rebuild Kia ora RUG, The Iron Gate Hut build will commence on the 30th September. It is expected to take up to 6 weeks to complete the project alongside NZDF. As discussed with the RUG, there will be alternative accommodation provided to be used exceptional circumstances, otherwise the site will be… [Read More]