Sunrise Hut, Ruahine FP, Saturday 20 January 2024 Banner Photo: Waipawa Forks Hut Nine eager trampers headed for the Ruahines early on Saturday morning. We picked up Di on the way and met Fiona and Lynette at the Sunrise car park. The clouds looked a bit ominous as we turned onto North Block Road and… [Read More]
Over the rainbow in wonderland
Kiwi Saddle Hut, Saturday 23 September 2023 Banner Photo: The track up from the Cameron car park, to Kiwi Saddle Jct On an overcast day with rain looming on the horizon, eight trampers departed Park Island in style, in a Mercedes van and one private car. We met Di waiting at Fernhill then headed to Cameron… [Read More]
Snowbows near Sunrise
Sunrise Hut, Ruahine FP, Saturday 3 July 2023 Banner Photo: The view from the verandah of Sunrise Hut With high winds predicted on the tops, it was decided we would head to Sunrise Hut instead of the planned Longview Hut. Five of us piled into Julian’s 4×4 to head towards the Ruahines. We saw a… [Read More]
We observe a mock turtle and the rodent of Upper Te Hoe
Upper Te Hoe Hut, Whirinaki Forest Park. Sat/Sun 21/22 May, 2022. Map: BG38 Banner Photo: Getting ready to leave on Sunday morning Eight of us met just after 7am at Eskdale Church. I was heading off on my first overnight tramp with the club. Near the new wind power site, we caught a glimpse of… [Read More]