Kaiarahi circuit Wednesday 27 April 2016 Kaweka FP, Map BJ37 We arrived at the Lakes car park, Kuripapango, at 8.30 on a beautiful clear, calm, but cool day. Murray, Dorothy and Kelvin set off to walk the Macintosh circuit, while Vic, Peter and John were exploring Kuripapango. The remaining seven headed for Kiwi Saddle Hut,… [Read More]
We explore the beauty of the Mohaka River
Waitere Station, 18 February 2015 Fifteen arrived at Waitere Station on a clear, still and warm morning. Ken R, Vic B and John M took the two vehicles to the airstrip where they began their day’s adventure, exploring below Kingma’s peak, an amazing valley protected between two gigantic limestone walls towering above like cathedrals. The… [Read More]
Rock formations and swirling cloud on a great day
Kaiarahi Circuit, Kaweka Forest Park, Wednesday October 22, 2014 We arrived at the Lakes car park with cool temperatures, low cloud and occasional drizzle, which obscured any views of the Kuripapango region. Ken R and Vic B meandered up Lakes Road and began the track to Mackintosh Hut for the day, while Paul E and… [Read More]
A good Kaweka day trip circuit via Boulder Stream
Wednesday April 23, 2014 Kaweka J, Boulder Stream Circuit, Kaweka FP. Map: BK37 We arrived at the Makahu car park with lifting morning fog, but a great day ahead for us and the many hunters enjoying their remaining week of deer hunting. John M was dropped off near Little’s Clearing to enjoy the forest surroundings,… [Read More]
A leisurely walk along the Mohaka River
Makino Hut – Te Puia Lodge, Kaaweka Forest Park, Wednesday, August 28 2013 The forecast for Longview was for strong winds and rain. The group decided to head north to Te Puia Springs, for calmer conditions. We arrived at the Makahu road carpark, with moderate winds and low cloud over the distant hills of the… [Read More]
Exhilarating but exhausting
Kaweka Circuit. Kaweka Forest Park. Wednesday, 30 January 2013 Map: BJ37 We arrived at the Kaweka Road (Makahu Saddle carpark), with sun, blue skies and no wind, and split into three groups. One ascended Makahu Spur, while John M and Vic B followed at their leisurely pace observing the flowers and birdlife of the Kawekas…. [Read More]
A stunning day for the southern Ruahine Range crossing
Southern Ruahine Crossing, Wednesday, October 24 2012 It was a stunning morning as we began our journey from Opawe Road. The difference between March 2011 and the present walk was the very wet ground from this year’s winter and spring rains. This did not hinder the group’s high spirits, with lots of banter and laughter…. [Read More]
Watch out for the orange-crested Tui
Makino Hut – Te Puia Lodge, June 6 2012 Map: BJ37 The day began with cooler, overcast skies and occasional drizzle. Isobel, Alison and Keith headed towards Makino Hut, from the Makahu Road car park, while the other six drove on to Mangatutu car park and began their walk to Te Puia Lodge. The steep… [Read More]
Silhouettes in the fog, en route to Galbraith
Galbraith Hut – Taraponui, May 23 2012 We arrived on a beautiful clear, frosty and calm morning, with lifting heavy fog blanketing the Mohaka Valley. A very cold start had the group quickly readied for the day and setting off up the farm track. After 60 minutes more spent steadily climbing up the foothills and… [Read More]
Te Iringa traverse – Poronui Station to Clements Mill Road
Poronui Station, Oamaru Hut, Te Iringa Track to Clements Mill Road – Tahurua Rd, Wednesday, November 9 2011 Instead of the forecasted rain, clear skies greeted us at the Poronui Station gates on Tahurua Road. John Marshall was dropped off at the Taupo orchid plantation for the day, while six set off at the Poronui… [Read More]
Kiwi Saddle on a glorious winter day
Kiwi Saddle Hut, Wednesday July 20 2011 Map: BJ37 Kuripapango A group of 25 trampers arrived at the Lakes car park, Kuripapango at 9 am, on a beautiful clear and calm morning with lots of ground frost and fine ice crystals. Some morning mist blanketed the distant Kaweka valleys. From the pine trees around the… [Read More]
Well, blow me down, what lovely views…
Hinerua Hut, Wednesday May 25 2011. Map: BL36 Blustery winds and cloud greeted 11 members at the Oakley farm airstrip, a very long and winding drive off Hinerua Road. A steep ascent was made along the farm road, starting from the old fertiliser holder, then passing the resident house, and finally we exited the farm… [Read More]
