Makino Hut via Middle Hill Hut and Camp Spur. Kaweka FP, Saturday/Sunday 28/29 July 2018 Map: BJ37 Banner Photo: The Ranges from the Middle Hill track. As organiser for the day and weekend tramps, I had been keeping an eye on the weather and changed the tramps to the Kaweka Ranges. Gale force winds were… [Read More]
Hi five to the three ladies
Middle Hill Hut – Makino Hut, 19-20 May 2018 Map BJ37 Banner Pix: Heading down the second gorge (from the Middle Hill side). Once again, the forecast high winds thwarted plans for tops travel, which meant the overnight tramp to Back Ridge hut had to be changed. Just three ladies, Juliet, Fiona and I braved… [Read More]
Te Puia Lodge and the hot springs on a cold winter’s day
Makino Hut, Te Puia Lodge and Mangatainoka Hot Springs, Kaweka FP, Wednesday August 5, 2015. Map: BJ37 With 11 on board the van and five in Bruce’s car, we set off from Church Road at 7.30, picking up Kelvin the Scribe at Julia’s on Puketitiri Road. The forecast was for rain from the north-west in… [Read More]
Gut-busting climbs or southerly squalls? What fun!
Makino Hut, by-passing Ballard Hut down to Middle Hill Hut, October 18-19 2008. Map U20 Trampers: Ted Angove, Sue Marshall (reporter), John Gray and Paul Exeter The day party was away promptly and over the first rise before we weekenders headed off at 8:15am. Steadily we climbed, enjoying those flatter sections between each ascent, arriving… [Read More]
Where to? Whetu! Well, not quite…
Middle Hill Hut – Whetu – Makino Hut, Saturday, May 31, 2008. Map: U20 Trampers: Alison Greer, Sue Martin, Penny and Arthur Mead, Melinda Chapman, newcomer Pete Heaney, John Russell, Colin McNatty (leader) and Garry Whincop. Reports by Garry Whincop and Sue Martin It was clear, calm and cold at Makahu Rd for the start… [Read More]
