Lotkow Rd, Black Birch Ridge to Littles Clearing – Kawekas, Saturday June 4 2016 Banner pix: The view from our morning tea spot of Kaweka J. We left Napier on a crisp frosty morning and were pleasantly rewarded with stunning white scenes as we drove along Puketitiri Road towards the Kawekas. Lotkow Rd was no… [Read More]
Four route plans in a day, and only one worked
Independence Day Tramp, Saturday July 4 2009 Trampers: Jude Paton, John Gray, John Russell, Alison Greer, Gordon Tapp, Julia Mackie, Murray Goss, Geoff Donkin, Ted Angove, Sandy Ross and Geraldine Oliver Plan A – Hinerua Hut cancelled due to the track being too wet, damp, cold and shaded! Plan B – Makahu car park –… [Read More]
Nine tipsy trampers and two fluffy toys…
Mid-winter weekend Solstice Trip to Puketitiri, June 20-21 Trampers: Alison Greer, Julia Mackie, Ted Angove, John Dobbs and John Gray. Lodge dwellers: Paul Exeter, Simon Hill, and Sue and Garry Marshall Where do I start to tell you all about our winter solstice, mid-Winter Christmas Party, held this year at the Boys Brigade lodge at… [Read More]
Quest for the Anniversary kauri
Black Birch Range Bivvy, Saturday, May 3, 2008. Map: U20 Trampers: Ted Angove, Paul Exeter, John Russell, Julia Mackie, Penny Mead, Arthur Mead, Gordon Tapp, Simon Hill, Sue Marshall, Jude Paton, Marie Sturgess, Murray Goss, Geraldine Olive. Report by Simon Hill Two carloads of trampers left Church Road on a fine morning, heading for Makahu… [Read More]
