Longview Hut, Ruahine Forest Park, Sat 20 Aug 2022. Map BL36 Banner Photo: The route across to reach the Daphne Hut track through tussock With Sue Martin at the helm, we departed Park Island at 0700 hrs, headed for Maraekakaho where we collected Di and Barry. There was the usual banter in the van on the… [Read More]
A misty mission, and a memory of a princess
Galbraith Hut, Taraponui Trig, Maungaharuru Range, Saturday 3 July 2021 Map: BH38 Banner Photo: The historic Galbraith Hut In these continuing uncertain times of covid, 15 of us leapt at the chance to get out into the great outdoors. We were blessed with no frost or rain. We headed off onto the Napier-Taupo road, past… [Read More]
The elusive Shutes Hut stays that way
Shutes Hut, Kaweka FP, Wednesday 7 October 2020. Map BJ 37 Banner picture: The pinus contorta on the plateau Free to use a van again following the restrictions of Covid-19, John Dobbs put the 4WD into action to deposit us safely at the Comet Hut around 0900. We also used two private vehicles. It was… [Read More]
