Sunrise to Sparrowhawk Bivvy, Ruahine FP, Saturday 12 November 2022 Banner Photo: Taken from hp1476, looking south to hp1499 The weather during the week leading up to this tramp was rain, more rain and heavy rain on Friday evening with clearing weather for Saturday. Fingers crossed, the weather forecast was correct this time, although with… [Read More]
An icy climb with magnificent views
Galbraith Hut – Mangaharuru Range – Taraponui, 1 July 2020 Banner Pix: The view from the Taraponui Mast Sixteen of us gathered at Park Island on a very chilly Wednesday morning, usual departure time 7.30 a.m. After several days of torrential rain and freezing temperatures, we were on alert for the cancellation of this tramp,… [Read More]
The sun was shining on us
Boundary Stream – Shine Falls, Wednesday 9 October 2019 The scheduled tramp was to be Boundary Stream – Te Rangi Farm but as the farm is in the process of being sold, we were unable to contact anyone for the needed permission to cross the farmland. So the change of plan was to have an… [Read More]
Shelter from the blast in the Traverse Hut, aka the ‘A-Frame’
Tamaki River – ‘A-Frame’ Shelter – Stanfield Hut, Ruahine FP, Wednesday 22 May 2019 The usual 7.15 meet-up at Park Island for a mid-week tramp in the Ruahine Range was crisp, to say the very least, so having two full vanloads with a total of 24 trampers on board shows just how keen we really… [Read More]
Mud, mist and more mud
Wharite Peak, Wednesday 24 April 2019 Banner Pix: The monstrosity The weather for the Southern Ruahine Range and the Woodville area was looking not too bad. The forecast the night before predicted light cloud and a few showers later in the day. Nine of us headed down Highway 50, eagerly keeping our eyes on the… [Read More]
The oh-so steep ascent to Hinerua Hut
Hinerua Hut, Ruahine FP, Wednesday 27 March 2019 Banner pix: The steep climb up the new fenceline The day was perfect for a tramp in the Ruahines, and a van with 11 aboard set off along Highway 50. Our goal: Hinerua Hut. Driving along Mill Road, admiring the Ruahine Range (as you do when contemplating… [Read More]
To Sunrise Hut and beyond
Sunrise and up to Top Maropea Hut, Ruahine FP, Wednesday 13 February, 2019. Map: BK36 Banner Pix: Top Maropea Hut (May 2015) The scheduled trip to Waipawa Forks Hut was off the agenda so, instead, everyone had a personal agenda. A full van of 12 trampers headed along State Highway 50. Our goal for the… [Read More]
A lake stroll, then lunch at Snapper Park café
Tutira Walkway, 12 December 2018 The day started out murky and damp with low cloud, and it wasn’t going to improve until much later. That indicated great weather for a lake stroll (views not guaranteed). We left Park Island at 07.30, picking up Denise Bavidge on the way, and arriving at the Lake Tutira camp… [Read More]
Back to Whirinaki, and this time, it’s Minginui
Whirinaki Forest Park- Wednesday 21 November 2018. Map: BG38 Banner Pix: The Mum and Dad with ducklings. Photo: Bruce Hodgson Just three weeks ago, a group of us were in the park, tramping to Central Whirinaki Hut. This time a very keen group of 15 were ready to tramp through to the Minginui end. It… [Read More]
We all had a honeymoon at Te Wae Wae
Te Wae Wae Station, Local, Wednesday 10 October 2018. It has been many years since our club made a visit to Te Wae Wae station, so everyone was looking forward to this trip. The morning was beautiful and clear with a crisp breeze and temperatures were expected to reach 20 in the Bay. Fifteen trampers… [Read More]
Ruahine tops, here we come
Sunrise Hut – Saturday 2 June 2018 Ruahine FP, Map BK36 Two cars with eight trampers on board left Park Island on a fine but cold and brisk morning. It was a slightly later start (0730) for a Saturday morning tramp, thanks to Jude, so the later start was most welcome. A quick pickup stop… [Read More]
