Golden Crown – Sentry Box Circuit, Saturday July 18 2015 Map: BK37 Saturday tramp day rolled around and once again the weather forecast was for heavy rain, although not perhaps until the afternoon. Six hardy souls ventured out anyway, determined to get a walk in. As we had two vehicles, one was driven to the… [Read More]
We explore the beauty of the Mohaka River
Waitere Station, 18 February 2015 Fifteen arrived at Waitere Station on a clear, still and warm morning. Ken R, Vic B and John M took the two vehicles to the airstrip where they began their day’s adventure, exploring below Kingma’s peak, an amazing valley protected between two gigantic limestone walls towering above like cathedrals. The… [Read More]
Down Dicks Spur to get out of the wind
Kaweka J – Whetu, Wednesday February 4 2015 Map: BJ37 The forecast westerly wind had not come to much as we pulled into the Makahu car park, so the planned trip along the Kaweka tops was go! A group of five made it to the tops in good time, and headed north along the range…. [Read More]
Rock formations and swirling cloud on a great day
Kaiarahi Circuit, Kaweka Forest Park, Wednesday October 22, 2014 We arrived at the Lakes car park with cool temperatures, low cloud and occasional drizzle, which obscured any views of the Kuripapango region. Ken R and Vic B meandered up Lakes Road and began the track to Mackintosh Hut for the day, while Paul E and… [Read More]
Three (five) gorges, up and down in the Kaweka Forest Park
Middle Hill Hut – Makino Hut (Three Gorges), Wednesday 24 September 2014 Map BJ37 The Middle Hill to Makino Hut track, otherwise known as “the three gorges” can be a bit daunting, but as we have had some easy winter tramps, it was time for something harder. Starting from the Makino track end and taking… [Read More]
An historic hut, with a princess in residence
Galbraith Hut, Taraponui, Maungaharuru Range, Wednesday August 13 2014 Map: BH38 A better than expected morning promised a good day for our tramp to the Maungaharuru Range. Driving over the Napier-Taupo road, there was little sign of last week’s snow, just frost in shady areas. We turned down Waitara, then Brooks Rd, parking at Lloyd… [Read More]
Local walks are a great winter opportunity
Tangoio, White Pine and Tutira walkways, Wednesday July 2 2014 Mid-winter has seen the Wednesday group exploring our local walks and this week it was the Tutira area. The sun was rising out of the sea as we drove towards Bay View and as we didn’t have far to drive it was a little chilly… [Read More]
Still looking for the track, Alison wants volunteers to help
Black Birch Range, from Littles Clearing to Lotkow Rd – Lawrence – Lotkow Track, Wednesday May 21 2014 Map: BJ37 On the trip list, today’s tramp was rated easy. As it turned out, it was anything but! The walk along Black Birch Range and down to Lotkow Road was an easy stroll, diverting to check… [Read More]
An easy autumn day tramp in the Kaweka Forest Park
Mactintosh Hut- Mackintosh Spur- Lawrence Rd, Wednesday May 7 2014 Map: BJ37 A lovely late autumn day set the scene for a pleasant tramp in the lower Kaweka Forest Park. After leaving the Mackintosh car park, the group spread out, each member taking their own time going down then up from the Tutaekuri River and… [Read More]
A good Kaweka day trip circuit via Boulder Stream
Wednesday April 23, 2014 Kaweka J, Boulder Stream Circuit, Kaweka FP. Map: BK37 We arrived at the Makahu car park with lifting morning fog, but a great day ahead for us and the many hunters enjoying their remaining week of deer hunting. John M was dropped off near Little’s Clearing to enjoy the forest surroundings,… [Read More]
Trucks and trees block our way
Pukahunui to Upper Te Hoe Hut Track, Whirinaki Forest Park, March 26 2014. Map: BG38/BH38 It was an early start for the Wednesday group, as we were heading north over the Taupo Road and into the Whirinaki Forest Park. As it turned out, this was to become a day of obstacles. As we turned off… [Read More]
Whirinaki Forest Park circuit
Whirinaki FP, Circuit Plateau Roadend to Upper Whirinaki Hut, Central Whirinaki Hut, back to Plateau Roadend. Wednesday, November 20, 2013. Map: BG38 See pictures on our Facebook page. It was a beautiful morning, a welcome change from the last few tramping Wednesdays! We turned off the Napier to Taupo highway onto Pohokura Rd, drove through… [Read More]
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