Middle Hill, Kaweka FP, 14 November 2020. Map: BJ37 Banner Photo: The first ‘gorge’ Eleven of us headed up to the Kawekas in the van to explore the Middle Hill area. Juliet and Fiona met up with us after crossing the slightly flooded ford on Makahu Road, at the Middle Hill car park as they… [Read More]
A black cat crosses our path – and it’s definitely not lucky
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]
We got through the day with a little support from iPad GPS
Makahu Saddle to Middle Hill Hut, Wednesday 24 May 2017 Map BJ37. We left in rain in the rental van and two cars, but by 9am it was cool and cloudy. A large group took cars to Pink’s Hut. The track cutters have done a great job since the big snowfall and wind damage. The… [Read More]
Track clearing in the Kaweka FP
Saturday 8 October and Wednesday 12 October Map: BJ37 Kuuirpapango Banner Pix: The Kanuka snapped and across the track near Middle Hill. The snow storms of early August have left the Kaweka FP with massive damage to the bush. Most tracks have been obliterated by windfall. So, as our latest tramps were to be in… [Read More]
Team Fluoro in the Kaweka Ranges
Kaweka FP, Anzac Weekend: 23-25 April 2016 Map: BJ37 We were all aware that the hunting season is at its peak, so Team Fluoro was born. Geoff had his orange beanie, Juliet her bright pink top, Alison her fluoro biking top, and Julia had a fluoro vest tied onto her backpack. We intended to be… [Read More]
The girls proved they are anything but geriatric doing the Three Gorges
Middle Hill Hut – Makino Hut, Three Gorges, Kaweka Forest Park. Saturday November 21 2015 Map: BJ37 A girl’s day out; with only five names in the book, we cancelled the van and piled into one vehicle for today’s tramp. The forecast was for gales and late rain so we changed our trip from the… [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 short trip to Middle Hill Hut
Middle Hill Hut, Kaweka FP, Wednesday October 9 2013 Map: BJ37 What a difference a few days make! After a superb Saturday for the tramp to Kaweka J, today the Kawekas where shrouded in cloud and mist. A southerly change was forecast with occasional rain, so the tramp to Middle Hill Hut and beyond was… [Read More]
MM48, MM17 and 470: What does this all mean?
Middle Hill Hut, Kaweka FP. Map BJ37 Saturday/Sunday 24/25 August, 2013 The planned trip up to Kaweka J and along the tops to Whetu, and down Camp Spur to Middle Hill Hut, was aborted just below Dominie Bivvy. The sky was blue, but the cold blast made it impossible to walk into wind. We found… [Read More]
Al fresco trip takes the biscuit
This was a Tim Tam weekend, but completely unplanned.
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]
Rain rain, go away…
Makahu Saddle to Middle Hill Hut, Wednesday August 4, 2010. Map: BJ37 Trampers: Kelvin Shaw, Robyn Smith, John Marshall, Paul Exeter, Murray White, Murray Goss, Vic Bullock, Ken Ross, Alison Greer, Dermot McCaughan and Julia Mackie We set off from Makahu Saddle car park in cloudy weather and the threat of heavy rain. Robyn and… [Read More]
