Lawrence Road to Lotkow Road, Kaweka Forest Park, Saturday March 8. Map: BL37 Murray took the van all the way down to the Lawrence road end, where a sign indicated it would take us three hours to the Lotkow road end. We set off at about 8.30 and crossed the swing bridge. On the opposite… [Read More]
Tough going in the softening snow
Kiwi Saddle Kaweka FP Saturday, July 27 Ten trampers left Napier in good weather. As we came closer to the Lakes car park, the wind picked up, making it quite cold. All layered up, nine of us started the climb. Paul had decided to give the climb a miss and stay a little lower. Ten… [Read More]
Searching for Rosvalls track
Rosvalls Track and Tarn Bivouac, Saturday March 9 2013. Map: BL36 Ted took the van with seven trampers to the end of Mill Road. In pleasant weather, the group followed the farm track from the end of the road to the river. We followed the Moorcock Stream for about 100m before crossing over to the… [Read More]
A wet-footed walk in Whirinaki forest
Whirinaki Forest Park, Plateau Roadend to Pukahunui Roadend. Saturday August 25, 2012 Map:BG38 Two cars carrying the overnighters and a van with six day walkers set off in good weather in the direction of Taupo, with Whirinaki Forest Park as target. The programme was to make our way to Plateau Road from Pukahunui Road end,… [Read More]
A winter’s day tramp
Kiritaki Hut, via private farmland Map: BM35 Woodville Saturday, June 16 2012 On a very cold day, the car temperature gauge showing 3C outside, fifteen trampers set off from the cowshed on private farmland. We were heading for the ridge and track that we had been told about by the local farmer. The track was… [Read More]
Bush, bush and more bush
Saturday April 21, 2012 Patiki, Map: BK36 Taoroa Junction A large group set out on Saturday morning in the direction of the Sunrise Hut. We arrived there around 10.00 for morning tea. I’d been to 66 a couple of times and therefore decided to join Ted, Paul and Viv, who were going to Patiki. The… [Read More]
Hot springs for a lunch destination via Makino Ridge
Makino and TePuia Saturday November 19 2011 Six left Napier in average weather, heading for Kaweka J. As we came closer to the Kawekas, the rain set in and the clouds looked quite threatening. We all agreed that the J wouldn’t be a sensible option and decided to drive on. Even in good weather we… [Read More]
Three huts in a day, Makahu Bivvy, Iron Whare and Middle Hill Hut
Makahu Saddle Hut to Middle Hill, Saturday July 2 2011. Map: BJ37 A group of 25 keen trampers left Park Island car park and made their way in four vehicles to the Makahu Saddle car park. The forecast was for nice settled weather but a cold wind greeted us and we started our walk well… [Read More]
It’s all about the views
Sunrise Hut, Te Atuaoparapara, Ruahine FP. Saturday, April 9 2011. Map BK36 Trampers: John Marshall, Julia Mackie, Colleen Perreau, John Gray, Ted Angove, Matt Green, Sue Martin, Paul Exeter, Jenny Burns, Jude Paton, Sue Marshall, Denise Payne, Ali Hollington, John Russell, Alison Greer, Viv Bramley, Marc Marchal. A large group of seventeen set off up… [Read More]
Scratches and blood galore didn’t spoil the scree run
Three Fingers to Bob’s Spur, Saturday July 3 2010. Map: BK37 Trampers: Murray White, Julia Mackie, Alison Greer, Colin McNatty, Geoff Donkin, Sue Martin, John Dobbs, John Marshall, Sue Marshall, Gordon Tapp, Ted Angove, Paul Exeter, Murray Goss, Isobel Holdaway, Jude Paton, Viv Bramley and Marc Marchal It was a crispy cold Saturday morning when… [Read More]
Wind Bashers
Saturday, April 24 2010 Trampers to Longview Hut: Jude Paton, Ted Angove, Paul Exeter, Matt Green, Ron Eagle and Marc Marchal Trampers to Awatere Hut: Geoff Donkin, Ray Slavin, Denise Payne, Gillian Dalton If Napier’s beautiful crisp morning was anything to go by, then our walk up to Longview would be a breeze. However when… [Read More]