January 3-7th 2014. Kaimanawa and Kaweka Ranges Day 1. Napier Taupo Road, Taharua Road, Poronui Station. Walk to Oamaru Hut, then on towards Boyd Hut along Oamaru River. Camp just before Waitawhero Saddle. Map BH37 and BH36. Start: 8:50am to camp site 4:00pm. Approx. 7hr 10mins. There were five of us on this tramp, which… [Read More]
Kelvin’s constant cry: Are we there yet?
Kaweka J – Back Ridge Hut, December 3 2008. Map: U20 Trampers: Rosemary Jeffery, Alison Greer, Ken Ross, John Marshall, John Gray, Vic Bullock, Graham Bell, Manfred Hausler, Keith Moretta, Ron Morison, Barry and Rita Motley and Kelvin Shaw On a day that started with a clear blue sky and only became cloudy by mid-afternoon,… [Read More]
