Te Atuaoparapara, Ruahine FP, Saturday 28 November 2020. Map BK36 Banner Photo: Te Atuaoparapara with Waipawa Saddle on the left There were just eight on this tramp, and seven of us doing the loop. Why so few? Perhaps it was the ‘eight hours’ in the tramp description, perhaps it was nerves about the scree slope;… [Read More]
A challenging day tramp in the Ruahine Ranges
Sunrise to Te Atuaoparapara (aka 66), Waipawa Saddle, Saturday, 2 December 2017 Map: BK36 Banner: The view across to Te Atuaoparapara and Waipawa Saddle It was a still day and hot work on the climb up to Sunrise Hut. We could see thunder clouds gathering to the east. As often happens, we met some people… [Read More]
11 into 66 is the winning number
Wednesday December 7, 2016. Sunrise Hut, Armstrong Saddle, Te Atuaoparapara (aka 66), Waipawa Saddle, Waipawa River, North Block Road -Waipawa River road-end. Ruahine FP. Map: BK36 Banner Photo: Specks on the top heading down from the trig Despite prior moans about an earlier start, the club had to hire another van because we had 22… [Read More]
A quick trip to Sunrise
Sunrise Hut, Wednesday February 13, 2013. Map: BK36 The trip planned was to Sunrise Hut, Armstrong Saddle, Te Atuaoparapara, Waipawa Saddle and Waipawa River. The clouds hanging over the ranges did not look promising, but we continued with the plan. There was a light drizzle on leaving the car park at the start; however, jackets… [Read More]
It’s all about the views
Sunrise Hut, Te Atuaoparapara, Ruahine FP. Saturday, April 9 2011. Map BK36 Trampers: John Marshall, Julia Mackie, Colleen Perreau, John Gray, Ted Angove, Matt Green, Sue Martin, Paul Exeter, Jenny Burns, Jude Paton, Sue Marshall, Denise Payne, Ali Hollington, John Russell, Alison Greer, Viv Bramley, Marc Marchal. A large group of seventeen set off up… [Read More]
Get your kicks, flicks, blisters and bruises on Route 66
Sunrise, Armstrong Saddle, Te Atuaoparapara (66) Waipawa Saddle, Waipawa River, Saturday May 8. Map: BK36 Trampers: Colin McNatty, Ted Angove, Paul Exeter, Shaun (visitor), Geoff Donkin, Jude Paton, Julia Mackie, Alison Greer, Murray White, Phil (visitor), Denise Payne, Colleen Pereau, Matt Green, Ray Slavin, Murray Goss, Sue Martin It was a perfect day to tackle… [Read More]
