Smedley Station, Wednesday, 4 August 2021 It has been many years since the club visited Smedley, so we were very pleased to receive permission to tramp in this historic, 5500-hectare station. Smedley has been a cadet training farm since 1931 and is located at the end of Smedley Road, off SH50. The station was originally… [Read More]
Chris Crosses our path on a favourite Kaweka loop walk
Kiwi Saddle Hut, Castle Camp, Kaiarahi, Rogue Ridge, 3 February 2021 Map: BJ37 Banner Photo: Our trampers with East Kaweka Helicopters at Castle Camp, during the prep for a pinus contorta cutting crew The forecast was for a sunny, warm day with light winds, perfect for the circuit around the tops, from the Lakes car… [Read More]
Howletts Hut works its magic
Howletts Hut, Ruahine FP, Sat/Sun 19-20 Sept 2020. Map: BL36 Howletts Hut is the highest hut in the Ruahine Range, at 1365m, and a great destination. With three of the four having never been before, there was some trepidation in the group. On the drive down, the range behind Ashley Clinton looked a little stormy,… [Read More]
The cold winter arrived at Table Mountain
Tutira Walkway, Saturday 13 June 2020 Banner Pix: Lake Tutira and Lake Waikopiro from above It was a promising start to the day after overnight rain and strong winds cleared. Sixteen trampers gathered in the car park a bit later than usual, as we were only going 35 minutes up the road to Lake Tutira…. [Read More]
A walk to a local landmark proves popular
Te Waka Range from Potters Rd, Wednesday 6 November 2019 The tramp along Te Waka Range is always a popular trip and today there were 18 trampers out. Lynette was the organiser and she and Robyn had been out Monday to meet Andrew Carswell for a guided tour of the proposed route over his property…. [Read More]
Great views from Longview
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]
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