Shutes Hut (Historic),Kaweka FP, Wednesday 14 March, 2018 Map: BK37 A van and carload of us headed up the Taihape Road. Murray took his car and three other trampers to The Blowhard bush for an easier walk. The rest of us continued to Comet Road and the start of the track to the Taruarau River… [Read More]
A good workout tramp, but don’t forget the history
Shutes Hut, Saturday March 10 2012 With many away to Mt Ruapehu for the week, only five set out for the day tramp to Shutes along the Taihape Road, just past Gentle Annie. The day started out a bit drizzly but it was mild with no wind, driving along. The turn-off road is no longer… [Read More]
A botany trip to the “unloved” Shutes Hut
Shutes Hut, Saturday November 20 2010. Maps: BJ37 / BK37 Trampers: Ted Angove, Sue Marshall, Marc Marchal and Ruth Packer The bulk of our members took the opportunity to visit Kapiti Island for the weekend, so only four trampers were out for the day trip. We headed away in Ted’s van via Taihape Road and… [Read More]
Koau Stream and return, “Rock and roll”
Ruahine Hut, Saturday July 17 2010. Map: BK37 Trampers: Ted Angove, Paul Exeter, Marc Marchal, John Marshall, Colleen Perreau, Isobel Holdaway and Julia Mackie Ted and Paul, our two drivers through Big Hill Station, needed good skills as the road is getting very rutted in areas. The wet winter has not helped, but at least… [Read More]
