Golden Crown Ridge, Ruahine FP, Wednesday 24 October 2018 Map BK37 Banner Photo: A break to admire the views at high point 1314 There is a new meeting place for Wednesday trampers, and everyone had remembered where it was. Bruce, along with Keith resplendent in his new fluoro yellow shirt and matching hat, arrived with… [Read More]

Maungaharuru Range: Bell Rock to Taraponui, Wednesday 26 October 2018 Map BH39 After a very windy night that kept me (the organiser) awake worrying, daybreak brought calm conditions with bright, sunny skies. Two vans filled with 20 happy trampers left Church Road, Taradale, picked up Denise at Bay View, turned left at the Tutira store,… [Read More]

Te Waka Range, Local, Wednesday 23 May A big group was out for the tramp to the beacon on the Te Waka range, but once again the weather was not looking good. It was decided to give the trip a try and see how far we would get; maybe the predicted showers would not eventuate…. [Read More]

Te Puia Lodge, Kaweka FP, Saturday February 10th 2018 Map: BJ37 Photos: Marie Deroles Due to the inclement weather, there were not many takers for the planned trip to Longview Hut/ Makaretu Hut, so it was decided to go instead to Te Puia Lodge. Sue Martin, Graeme Taylor, Marie Deroles, myself and John Dobbs drove… [Read More]

Blackhead Beach, Local. Wednesday 13 December, 2017. There were 26 out, a big group for our last trip of the year. We walked from Blackhead Beach past Aramoana, and onto Pouerere Beach, where we were picked up by Colin and Peter who had kindly volunteered to drive the vans round. It was a lovely day;… [Read More]

Boundary Stream – Te Rangi Farm, Wednesday 27 September 2017 Map: Local The weather forecast was once again not good: showers turning to rain in the afternoon, so it was decided to do the trip in reverse. The majority of the group left the van on the corner of Pohokura Rd just above the entrance… [Read More]

Longview Hut, Saturday 17 June 2017 Ruahine FP, Map: BL36 Banner photo: At Otumore junction An easy drive down SH50, and the Ruahine Range looked stunning in the early morning light. It was also pleasing to see the last part of the Kashmir Road up to Moorcock Saddle had been fixed, so we could drive… [Read More]

Golden Crown Ridge – Sentry Box Hut, Ruahine FP, Saturday 22 April 2017 Map: BK37 Banner and all photos: Marie Deroles: Pohatuhaha trig from which you get expansive views A crisp autumn morning with the promise of a beautiful day had everyone eager to get started. We piled into the van and headed out through… [Read More]

Longview Hut, Ruahine Forest Park , Wednesday 9 Nov 2016. Map: BL36 Banner: The exposed ridgeline heading up to Longview Hut. The morning dawned sunny, clear and calm, and with high hopes of a good day the group headed for Highway 50. The Ruahine Range was clear of cloud, something not seen in a while…. [Read More]