Smith Stream, Ruahine Tops, Waikamaka Hut, Waipawa River, Sat-Mon 6-8 February 2021. Maps: BL36 and BK36 Photos by Phil Enticott and Julia Mackie The planned tramp was changed to make it easier for bodies that aren’t getting any younger. But it was still no walk in the park. It started at the Waipawa River car… [Read More]
A few changes on this route, some still in progress
Cattle Creek Hut, Ruahine FP, Sat/Sun 25/26 July 2020. Map: BL36 Banner Pix: The views from the Cattle Creek ridge track The walk via the Holmes Track to Stanfield Hut, and then on to Cattle Creek, takes about four hours. To make the day more interesting, I wanted to revisit the A-Frame Hut, to check… [Read More]
Drizzle followed by rainbows
Holmes Ridge Track to Stanfield Hut, Ruahine FP, Saturday July 25 2020. Map: BL36 Banner Pix: Heading towards Stanfield Hut along the Tamaki River West Branch by John Russell We set off from Taradale on a beautiful wintry day, heading south towards the Ruahine Ranges. We saw new-born lambs, including many twins and triplets –… [Read More]
Lazing in the sun at Upper Makaroro Hut
Upper Makaroro Hut, Saturday/Sunday, January 25/26 2014 Map: BK37 We start with three trampers on this weekend tramp. We park at the Yeoman’s Historic Mill car park, and cross the Makaroro River in our sandals. We hide these, and put on our boots. This is to make the tramp more enjoyable, as walking with wet… [Read More]
Not where to, but how to?
Three Fiugers, Bob’s Spur, Northern Ruahine Forest Park. Map: BK37 Tikokino Wednesday September 26 2012 The day arrived and we found our guides thought housework and jury duty were more important. So we were on our own, with vague memories of where to go. The plan was to climb Bobs Spur, traverse around the ridge… [Read More]
Over the edge and into the unknown
Waipawa River – Waipawa Saddle – Three Johns – Middle Stream, May 5 2012. Map: BK36 Taoroa Junction The perigee moon had just risen as the group of seven crossed the Waipawa River and trudged up the hill to the car park and the welcoming sight of the waiting van, after four hours coming downhill… [Read More]
