Mackintosh Hut, Kaweka FP, Map: BJ37 Wednesday July 20, 2016 The forecast was for “showers clearing in the morning with a S/W change”. The forecast temp for Napier was 14˚. Originally we had 23 on the list, but four pulled out because of winter colds, or visitors who stayed too long,, etc. So in the… [Read More]
In search of Kiwi Saddle, and finding other unexpected places
Kiwi Saddle via Kuripapango, January 31-February 1 2009, Map U20 Trampers: Ray Slavin, Ted Angove, Murray Goss, Sue Marshall and Julia Mackie It’s many years since I undertook the hardships of a weekend tramp into the hinterland of the Kaweka Range – namely, Kiwi Saddle Hut. I was eagerly looking forward to this arduous journey,… [Read More]
