Whirinaki Forest Park, Wednesday 22 November 2023 Banner Photo: Whio in the Whirinaki River (Julian’s photo) A team of 14 in four 4WDs set out at 7am in drizzly conditions, with high hopes of better weather for the always popular ‘Whirinaki Thru Tramp’. This is the Plateau Road start through to the River Road end,… [Read More]
Kereru and whio spotted on our easy walk
Te Puia, Wednesday 16 August 2023 Banner Photo: Kereru heard and seen Hooray, the road access beyond Puketitiri is open again! Just four of us set out in my car for a pleasant light tramp into Te Puia and surrounds. The unsealed road section was in good order, potholes to dodge and being damp ground,… [Read More]
Dense bush, a waterfall and giant matai tree in one day
Boundary Stream, Shine Falls, Wednesday 31 March, 2021 Banner Photo: Some of us in front of the track shelter area on Pohokura Road A forecast for showers did not eventuate, which was a bonus. The team of 13 (no late defections) meant we included Hilary’s car plus the van. This enabled some to either walk… [Read More]
A tramp in perfect weather to another club’s hut
Kiwi Saddle Hut, Kaweka FP, Friday 23 Oct 2020 Banner Photo: Looking west and down to the Ngaruroro River A good old standby tramp to Kiwi Saddle Hut was scheduled into the Labour weekend holiday, with nine keen trampers heading out in three cars. A mild and calm day was forecast with maybe a hint… [Read More]
Icy tramp is rewarded with crystal clear views – and BBQ treats
Ruahine Tops – Saturday 2 July 2016 With a frosty start and no wind in the forecast, it would be great to be up on the tops today. As us five headed along the Mangleton Valley, the talk was about where we should start from – the Masters Shelter or Sentry Box? The temperature outside… [Read More]
A dip in the hot pools, with a different kind of bubbles
Winter Solstice, Te Puia, Saturday 18 June 2016 A brilliant day was forecast and attracted a team of 16, which included several newish faces too; so many, we needed the van and a 4WD. There had been some rain in the ranges so there was a reasonable amount of water across the ford but no… [Read More]
Snowy frills around the Golden Crown
Golden Crown Ridge – Pohutuhaha – Sentry Box Circuit, Saturday July 14 Map: BK37 Grey frontal weather and rain was forecast for western areas but it looked pretty good on the eastern side of the Ruahines. So it was a mild and calm morning as 16 eager trampers drove down the Mangleton Valley. As conditions… [Read More]
An Easter special tramp in Whirinaki FP
Easter tramp into Whirinaki Forest Park April 6-9, 2012 Friday – River Road to Moerangi Hut Hoping to escape the prior week of claggy, drizzly conditions, we headed off to the northern end of one of everyone’s favourite tramping places. The big washout a few kms in along the Waipunga Road has been repaired and… [Read More]
A good workout tramp, but don’t forget the history
Shutes Hut, Saturday March 10 2012 With many away to Mt Ruapehu for the week, only five set out for the day tramp to Shutes along the Taihape Road, just past Gentle Annie. The day started out a bit drizzly but it was mild with no wind, driving along. The turn-off road is no longer… [Read More]
A mixture of weather and terrain – a good walk
Kuripapango, Kiwi Saddle Hut, Castle Camp, Kaiarahi, Rogue Ridge, Saturday November 6 2010. Map: BJ37 Kuripapango Trampers: Colleen Perreau, Julia Mackie, Ted Angove, Paul Exeter, Murray White, Colin McNatty, John Dobbs, Paul Hendy, Denise Payne, Ali Hollington, Sue Marshall, Ray Slavin Spring provides more variables than any other time of year, and this was one… [Read More]
Whetu on a glorious day
Kaweka FP: Whetu and around, Saturday June 5 2010 Map BJ37 Trampers: Ted Angove, Ray Slavin, Murray Goss, Gordon Tapp, Jude Paton, John Marshall, Matt Green, Wade Sawyer, Marc Marchal, John Gray and reporter John Dobbs Middle Hill and The Three Gorges was the intended trip but, as the weather looked pretty good and fining… [Read More]
That B….. weather forces another Plan B
Daphne Hut, Saturday August 15 2009 Trampers: Alex Thomason (leader), Colin McNatty, Murray White, Geoff Donkin, Ray Slavin, John Dobbs and Denise Payne (who kept the boys in line!) The forecast was for considerable rain coming through the southern Ruahines, where the day trip was originally planned. So, since 2009 is the year of “Plan… [Read More]