Te Puia Hot Springs, Kaweka Forest Park, Saturday June 6 2015. Map BJ37 It seems insane to get out of a nice warm bed at 7am in winter to head for the wilderness, but that’s what we did. There were so many lunatics up early that morning, we needed the van and a car (which… [Read More]
Three (five) gorges, up and down in the Kaweka Forest Park
Middle Hill Hut – Makino Hut (Three Gorges), Wednesday 24 September 2014 Map BJ37 The Middle Hill to Makino Hut track, otherwise known as “the three gorges” can be a bit daunting, but as we have had some easy winter tramps, it was time for something harder. Starting from the Makino track end and taking… [Read More]
A leisurely walk along the Mohaka River
Makino Hut – Te Puia Lodge, Kaaweka Forest Park, Wednesday, August 28 2013 The forecast for Longview was for strong winds and rain. The group decided to head north to Te Puia Springs, for calmer conditions. We arrived at the Makahu road carpark, with moderate winds and low cloud over the distant hills of the… [Read More]
Hot springs for a lunch destination via Makino Ridge
Makino and TePuia Saturday November 19 2011 Six left Napier in average weather, heading for Kaweka J. As we came closer to the Kawekas, the rain set in and the clouds looked quite threatening. We all agreed that the J wouldn’t be a sensible option and decided to drive on. Even in good weather we… [Read More]
One gorge too far…
Makino Hut – Three Gorges, February 16 2011 Trampers: Kelvin Shaw, Gary Bowler, Paul Exeter, John Marshall, Murray Goss, Ron Morison, John Burrell, Isabel Holdaway and reporter Keith Moretta The previous period of high temperatures and humidity, typical for February, was replaced today with cooler, overcast skies and occasional drizzle. Eight members headed towards Makino… [Read More]
Whatever the weather…enjoy the tramp
Makino Ridge and Te Puia Lodge, Saturday August 14 2010. Map: BJ37 and BH37 Trampers, Makino Ridge: Matt Green, Alison Greer, Geoff Donkin, Simon Hill and Julia Mackie. Te Puia via the Mohaka River track: Ted Angove, Paul Exeter, John Gray, John Marshall, Jude Paton and Murray Goss Julia Mackie reports (Makino Ridge) It was… [Read More]
Old hands tackle the Geriatric Track
Kaweka Forest Park. Three gorges from Middle Hill Hut/Makino Ridge, Wednesday October 14 2009. Map BJ37 Kuripapango Trampers: Ken Ross, Paul Exeter, John Marshall, Vic Bullock, Murray Goss, Thelma Tasman-Smith, Manfred Hausler, Jeanne van den Hout, Gary Bowler, Keith Moretta, Les O’Shea, Gordon Tapp, Peter Slagter and Julia Mackie With the Makahu Stream in the… [Read More]
The cunningly-disguised gut-buster
Makino Ridge to Middle Hill Hut, Saturday, October 18 2008. Map: U20 Trampers: Colin McNatty, Daniel Fraser, Murray Goss, Nicole Brown, Carol Finch, Alex Thomason, Garry Whincop, Denise Payne, Ali Hillington, Matt Green, John Russell and Alison Greer (reporter) The day trip was very well camouflaged on the trip list as Makino to Middle Hill;… [Read More]
Going flat out, and ending up out flat!
Day trip to Te Puia Lodge and Mangatainoka Hot Springs, June 14, 2008. Map: U20 Trampers: Ted Angove, Matt Green, Gordon Tapp, Julia Mackie, Sue Marshall, Denise Payne, Ray Slavin, John Gray, John Dobbs, Garry Whincop, Jude Paton, Marie Sturgess, Noeline Blair, Murray White, Geoff Donkin, Paul Exeter, Alison Greer, Peter Heaney, Sam Clark, Colin… [Read More]
