Longview Hut, Ruahine Range, Wednesday 28 August 2019 Banner Pix: Heading down to the hut After several days of strong westerly winds, tramp day dawned frosty and calm, just what you need when heading to Longview Hut in the central Ruahine Range. Twenty trampers convened at Moorcock Saddle car park, with 18 climbing the exposed… [Read More]
A pot belly stove is essential for an overnight stay in winter
Makino Hut, Kaweka FP, Sat/Sun 29-30 June 2019. Map: BJ37 Banner Pix: The view from Te Puia Lodge of the Mohaka River An intense winter high had brought cold, frosty, settled weather to the majority of New Zealand, Hawke’s Bay included. Six hardy trampers braved the chilly morning, carefully driving the icy Puketitiri Road and… [Read More]
Steps, more steps, scree – and a strap-saving safety pin
Mt Taranaki, Easter 2019 Banner Pix: Mt Taranaki and the approach to Syme Hut We decided to start our Easter trip to Egmont National Park a day early to take advantage of the fine weather and, hopefully, fewer people! The Famous Five (Juliet, Sue, Robyn, Simon and Alison) travelled to Taranaki, branching off at Stratford,… [Read More]
Summer is here… ensure you have enough water
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]
Cool trip to the rock rings all the bells
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]
Rock shelter from the forecast cold southerly winds
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]
Hi five to the three ladies
Middle Hill Hut – Makino Hut, 19-20 May 2018 Map BJ37 Banner Pix: Heading down the second gorge (from the Middle Hill side). Once again, the forecast high winds thwarted plans for tops travel, which meant the overnight tramp to Back Ridge hut had to be changed. Just three ladies, Juliet, Fiona and I braved… [Read More]
An eerie look to the Mohaka River walk
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]
A beach walk, followed by Christmas lunch
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]
Kakabeak and kaka at Boundary Stream
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]
Lunch on the Otumore high point
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]
A golden day on Golden Crown Ridge
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]
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