Te Puia, Kaweka FP, Wednesday 21 October 2020. Map: BJ37 Banner photo: Just off the track is a private ‘Mohaka Hilton’ We had two vanloads, 24 trampers and perfect weather for hiking to the Te Puia Lodge, a well-advertised and popular walk in the Kaweka Ranges. As we travelled inland, green farmland greeted us, dotted… [Read More]
Drizzle followed by rainbows
Holmes Ridge Track to Stanfield Hut, Ruahine FP, Saturday July 25 2020. Map: BL36 Banner Pix: Heading towards Stanfield Hut along the Tamaki River West Branch by John Russell We set off from Taradale on a beautiful wintry day, heading south towards the Ruahine Ranges. We saw new-born lambs, including many twins and triplets –… [Read More]
