Longview Hut, Ruahine FP, Saturday 28 February 2026 Banner Photo: No long view today, heading up to Longview Hut Only three set out from Napier on a cloudy morning with the hope of tramping the Longview-Daphne circuit in the Ruahine Forest Park. As we came closer to our destination on Kashmir Road, it was clear… [Read More]
Mobile cleaning ladies polish off Upper Makaroro Hut
Upper Makaroro Hut, Ruahine FP, Saturday 31 January and Sunday 1 February 2026 Banner Photo: At the Rocky Knoll (978) with views of Mangleton Valley This was the first overnighter of the year and four trampers decided to take the opportunity of two days out in glorious weather. We left Taradale at 7am, starting our… [Read More]
Down and up and repeat on the Mackintosh loop
Mackintosh Hut loop, Wednesday 15 October 2025 Banner Photo: There are a few stream crossings on the loop tramp After a day of solid rain across the North Island, the weather had cleared and we embarked on our trip from Mackintosh car park via Mackintosh Hut and the lower track to the Lakes car park…. [Read More]
Masters Shelter to Sentry Box: A trip of multiple tramps
Golden Crown, Aranga Hut, Sentry Box, Parks Peak Hut, Ruahine FP, Saturday 15 March 2025 Banner Photo: The track across the tops ridge Twelve left Park Island at 7am for the longer drive to Mangleton Road, because the Keruru Bridge is still under construction (HDC advises it will be completed by end April). Seven were… [Read More]
The wind was too strong to get to Top Maropea – again
Top Maropea Hut, Ruahine FP, Saturday 1 March 2025 Banner Photo: Taking a break at Sunrise Hut Once again the club had put Top Maropea Hut on the tramp list. I’ve looked through the old trip reports and it seems like the last time the club managed to actually get there was just before Covid,… [Read More]
A long-awaited return to Kashmir Road
Longview Hut – Daphne Track, Ruahine FP, 15 February 2025 Banner Photo: Longview has received a new roof, paint, and renovation of the side A frame. The final touches were in progress. No less than 18 took the opportunity to return to the Kashmir Road area, after it had been closed for some time. It… [Read More]
Another beautiful break in the Whirinaki
Whirinaki FP, Saturday and Sunday 28-29 September 2024 Banner Photo: Whio seen in the Whirinaki stream Three cars left Park Island at 7am for the Plateau Road car park in the Whirinaki Forest Park. Once we were off the Napier-Taupo road, we found the road along the Waipunga River and through the forestry a challenge… [Read More]
Anti-clockwise works out best around Boundary Stream loops
Bell Rock and Boundary Stream, 21 August 2024 Banner Photo: The view west to the Kaweka Ranges from Bell Rock Today’s tramp was intended to be the Yeoman’s Track but because this is still closed after Cyclone Gabrielle, we decided to do two of the walks in the Boundary Stream area: Bell Rock and Kamahi… [Read More]
A brilliant day in the Whirinaki Forest Park
Whirinaki FP, Saturday 25 May 2024 Banner Photo: The freshly cut track made it a joy Only four of us opted for the day walk on this beautifully clear Saturday. Eight others chose to do an overnighter to Upper Te Hoe Hut. In convoy, we drove to where our roads parted. Di’s little 2WD diesel… [Read More]
A cold day and a short tramp
Middle Hill, Camp Spur, Kaweka FP, Saturday 16 March 2024 Banner Photo: Elly and Gerard resetting a trap on the Middle Hill to Kaweka Flats track Today’s tramp was intended to be a loop from the Middle Hill to the Makino car park via the Three Gorges. However, most of those who registered opted for… [Read More]
Fog on the way, sunshine at the top
The Hogget, Wednesday 6 December, 2023 Banner Photo: Above the bushline, the foggy views on our way This was my first time to the Hogget. We left Park Island just after 7.30am and arrived at Timahanga Station around 9am. Ten minutes later, we were on our way. It was foggy, but not raining. Because of… [Read More]
A strenuous trek to refurbished Poutaki Hut
Poutaki Hut, Ruahine FP, Wednesday 25 October 2023 Banner Photo: Elly and Denise climbing over the windfall After a failed attempt a month ago, the club finally managed to get to Poutaki Hut. We left the Wakarara car park at 9.15am, most of us on sandals to cross the Makaroro, so we could keep our… [Read More]
