Te Mata Peak, 6 July 2022 Banner Photo: Looking down on the Tukituki River Ten keen folk gathered on a cool, grey day for this excursion around the local giant. After a briefing at the signage just above the Tauroa Road car park, we were off on our circuitous route, following the red way-markers. Plenty… [Read More]
Happy Birthday celebrated in Iron Whare
Makahu Saddle Hut to Iron Whare, Kaweka FP, Wednesday 9 June 2021 Banner Photo: Iron Whare sitting on a ridgeline Thirteen of us gathered at Park Island on a grey but surprisingly warm Wednesday. Rain held off as we made a pleasant journey into the Kaweka Forest Park; Bruce drove his car and John was… [Read More]
A loop around Sunrise Hut
Sunrise Hut to Waipawa Forks Hut, Waipawa River back to car park, Wednesday 26 February 2020 Banner Pix: Waipawa Forks Hut A glorious, sunny day greeted our five trampers at the car park to Sunrise Hut. After a briefing, we agreed that Vic would explore the area around Triple X Hut while the four others… [Read More]
Our huffing and puffing did not disturb the deer
Maungaharuru Range and Bell Rock, Wednesday 8 May 2019 Banner Pix: Looking south-west to the Kaweka Ranges On a crisp, late-Autumn day, two full vanloads of eager trampers set off with the sun shining. We began from the Titiokura Summit on the Napier/Taupo road and had permission from Waitara Station to cross their farmland. Ted… [Read More]
All points beyond the ‘Lakes’
Kiwi Saddle Hut – Kaweka Forest Park, Wednesday 6 June 2018 Map: BJ37 Photos: Hilary Heath-Caldwell The day started cool yet sunny, and we had a good drive to the Lakes car park and the start of the track into Kiwi Saddle Hut. After a quick briefing and discussion, some chose to walk to the… [Read More]
