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]
To Cascade Hut – a journey of ups, downs and roundabouts
Cascade Hut, August 23-24, 2008. Map: U19 Trampers: Ted Angove, Paul Exeter, Russell Greer, Alison Greer, Rosemary Jeffery, Julia Mackie (reporter) and Sue Marshall In September 2008’s edition of Wilderness magazine, this walk is described as “moderately hard.” Indefatigable Paul Exeter describes it as “easy and undulating.” But that’s how Paul describes all the other… [Read More]