Moorcock Saddle – Daphne Ridge, Wednesday May 11 2011 Map: BL36 Norsewood Napier was shrouded in fog, and the strange sound of what seemed to be a ship’s fog horn woke many in the early hours. The further south along Highway 50 we drove, the better the day became and by the time Kelvin had… [Read More]
One gorge too far…
Makino Hut – Three Gorges, February 16 2011 Trampers: Kelvin Shaw, Gary Bowler, Paul Exeter, John Marshall, Murray Goss, Ron Morison, John Burrell, Isabel Holdaway and reporter Keith Moretta The previous period of high temperatures and humidity, typical for February, was replaced today with cooler, overcast skies and occasional drizzle. Eight members headed towards Makino… [Read More]
Wow… the views from the Hoggett on a hot day
The Hogget, Wednesday February 2 2011. Map: BJ37 Trampers: John Marshall, Ron Morison, Ken Ross, Murray White, Peter Slagter, Paul Exeter, Kelvin Shaw, John Gray, Rosemary Jeffery, John Burrell, Dianne Hills and visitors Viv Pinkham, Sam Emery, Pete Matson, along with reporter Alison Greer A favourite tramp was on the programme for today – maybe… [Read More]
A day for admiring the native clematis and kowhai
Te Puia Lodge, Wednesday October 13 2010. Map: BJ37 Trampers: Vic Bullock, John Marshall, Peter Slagter, Murray Goss, Keith Moretta, Kelvin Shaw, Paul Exeter, Ray Slavin, Ken Ross, Kirstie Ross ( visitor) and Alison Greer A severe weather warning had been posted by Met Service for the East Coast: heavy rain, expect heavy falls in… [Read More]
Six is company, but 22’s a crowd
Mackintosh Hut, September 25-26 2010. Map: BJ37 Trampers: Paul Exeter, Ted Angove, Simon Hill, Les O’Shea, Sue Martin and Alison Greer Once again, the destination for our weekend tramp had to be changed. There was a huge storm raging over New Zealand, dumping record snow in Southland, with flooding in the north and gale-force winds… [Read More]
Snow at Sunrise
Top Maropea Hut – Sunrise Hut, September 15 2010. Map: BK36 Trampers: Kelvin Shaw, Peter Slagter, Alison Greer, Gary Bowler, Paul Exeter, Vic Bullock, Ken Ross, John Marshall, Viv Pinkham (visitor), John Gray, Robyn Smith, Murray Goss, Ron Morison, John Burrell, Elaine Gavin (visitor) and Keith Moretta Strong winds, snow-clad hills and spring lambs greeted… [Read More]
Frozen… hell no, just cold
Rangiwahia Hut, August 28-29 2010. Map: BL36 Trampers: Sue Marshall, Denise Payne, Ted Angove, Paul Exeter, Les O’Shea, Julia Mackie and Alison Greer Rangiwahia Hut (or Rangi for short) sits in a hollow just above the bushline on the Whanahuia Range in the western Ruahines. The hut has extensive views over the western and lower… [Read More]
I do love to be beside the seaside…
Waipataki Beach, Aropaoanui Beach Circuit, Wednesday July 21 2010 Trampers: Kelvin Shaw, Paul Exeter, John Marshall, Marc Marchal, Viv Bramley, Ron Morison, Loretta Pearson and Alison Greer The van, with only a small group on board, headed north-east on the Wairoa highway on a very calm, overcast morning. After a short discussion, we opted for… [Read More]
Find the sun, and then follow it
Wharite Peak, Ruahines, Wednesday May 26 Trampers: Kelvin Shaw, Keith Moretta, Robyn Smith, Paul Exeter, Ken Ross, John Marshall and Alison Greer A select group set out from Taradale on a heavily overcast morning. The weather forecast was not good for the Southern Ruahines, but we continued on down Highway 50, hoping for the best…. [Read More]
Whirinaki Wonderland
Upper Te Hoe Hut, Whirinaki Forest Park, May 22-23. Map: BG38 Weekend party: Simon Hill, Ted Angove, Paul Exeter, Murray Goss, Les O’ Shea, Julia Mackie, Gillian Dalton, Ray Slavin, Sue Martin and Alison Greer Day party: John Dobbs, Gorden Tapp, Rosemary Jeffery, Matt Green, John Marshall and Marc Marchal, John Russell A lovely morning… [Read More]
The team efforts, all rewarded with views
Golden Crown Ridge Aranga Hut, Saturday, April 10 2010. Map BK37 Trampers: Jude Paton, Les O’Shea, Julia Mackie, Colin McNatty, Ted Angove, Sue Martin, Geoff Donkin, Murray Goss, Murray White, Alex Thomason, Denise Payne, Marc Marchal, Paul Exeter and Alison Greer. Saturday April 10 was a glorious autumn day of blue skies, sunshine and no… [Read More]
The two Ks explore scenery that’s waiting for a painter
100303 Clements Road-Tahurua Road Clements Road – Tahurua Road, Wednesday March 3 2010 Trampers: Kelvin Shaw, Paul Exeter, Vic Bullock, John Marshall, Geraldine Oliver, Gary Bowler, Jean Van Den Hout, Vic Bullock and Keith Morretta Low cloud and occasional drizzle greeted the group of nine as we began ascending into the wonderful beech forest of… [Read More]
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