Te Puia Lodge, Kaweka FP. Map: BJ37 Saturday July 1, 2017 Banner Photo: Overlooking the river flat known as “20 minute flat” There are several options for this tramp. Some went up Makino Ridge, to the top junction and down to the bridge over the Makino River. They had lunch at the Mangatainoka Hot Springs,… [Read More]
The attractions of Taupo
Mt Tauhara and Huka Falls, Local walks around Taupo Wednesday, 21 June 2017. Photos: Marie Deroles Alison and Ted drove two vans up to Taupo. At 9:00 on a cool fine day 20 trampers climb Mt Tauhara on an easy track with low trees. There was low cloud with some views in between. At 12:00… [Read More]
June 2017 News
Contents: Labour Weekend 2017 June 15 – Speaker Change Kaweka Forest Park, DoC Operations Mgr Ruahine User Group Meeting Kawhatau Base – Ruahine User Group Forum Information NTC members & family trip to Mount Maungatauari Labour weekend Friday 20th Oct-Monday 23rd Walk through beautiful native bish in the largest pest-proof sanctuary in the world. 5-6… [Read More]
Spring Chicken trampers almost become the Moody Blues…
Mackintosh Hut, Kaweka FP, Saturday 3 June 2017 Map: BJ37 Group Photo: Juliet Gillick As the headline suggests, this tramp looked like a time warp from the early days of the Napier Tramping Club. Wet, cold and plain miserable conditions did not dampen youthful enthusiasm as our band headed to Kuripapango. The intention was to… [Read More]
We got through the day with a little support from iPad GPS
Makahu Saddle to Middle Hill Hut, Wednesday 24 May 2017 Map BJ37. We left in rain in the rental van and two cars, but by 9am it was cool and cloudy. A large group took cars to Pink’s Hut. The track cutters have done a great job since the big snowfall and wind damage. The… [Read More]
Life and death on Sparrowhawk
Sparrowhawk Ridge, Ruahine FP, Saturday 20 May 2017 Map: BK36 Reporter and Photos: Paul Hendy. Banner: Paul astride the widow maker. The Sparrowhawk Ridge is one of the great walks in the Ruahines. My daughter Lizzie (sister of Jessie ) and boyfriend Reuben were the only ones on this tramp, others being overseas or away…. [Read More]
May 2017 News
Contents: Labour Weekend 2017 June 15 – Speaker Change Helisika Incident Apology Track Cutting – Northern Ruahines Kaweka Forest Park, DoC Operations Mgr Ruahine User Group – Staff Appointments and Updates NTC Committee Election NTC members & family trip to Mount Maungatauari Labour weekend Friday 20th Oct-Monday 23rd Walk through beautiful native bish in the… [Read More]
April 2017 News
Contents: Track Cutting – Northern Ruahines Kaweka Forest Park, Huts and Tracks New Website FMC Track Cutting – Northern Ruahines Quick update: Contractors and DoC staff have been in the Kawhatua area over the last couple of weeks. Track has been cut from Kawhatau Base (KB) to Colenso high point, KB down the old river… [Read More]
March 2017 News
Contents: Ruapehu club trip – March 3-9. Save the Kea – Fundraiser Kawhatau Base – Ruahine User Group Forum Information Ruahine User Group – Draft Minutes of the February 2017 Meeting Track Cutting – Northern Ruahines Ruapehu club trip – March 3-9. The annual club trip for a week’s stay in the ATC hut on… [Read More]
Kaweka J conquered
Kaweka J, Saturday 25 Feb 2017 Banner Picture: Days don’t come much better than this on Kaweka J Last year there were several attempts by the club to ascend the Kaweka Range’s highest peak. Each time, we were thwarted by bad weather. Sue Martin has done this trip 10 or 12 times so was well… [Read More]
February 2017 News
Contents: Ruahine User Group Meeting; NTC Committee Meeting The next meeting of the Ruahine User Group is on Monday, February 20, 2017. lt will be held in Palmerston North at the DoC offices. Julia Mackie will be attending on behalf of the club. She will report back to the NTC and the minutes of the… [Read More]
Ruapehu and Ngauruhoe seen from the Kaimanawa Ranges
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