Contents: Sunrsise and Rangiwahia Hut Booking Season; Sunrsise and Rangiwahia Hut Booking Season Just a note to let you know that beds at Rangiwahia and Sunrise huts are currently bookable; until April 30th 2018. The booking system is accessible via the DOC website. People may call the Manawatu District Office to enquire and/or book, particularly… [Read More]
December 2017 News
Contents: Sunrsise and Rangiwahia Hut Booking Season; Christmas Bbq, 3 December; Tramping Guide Opportunity. Sunrsise and Rangiwahia Hut Booking Season Just a note to let you know that beds at Rangiwahia and Sunrise huts are currently bookable; until April 30th 2018. The booking system is accessible via the DOC website. People may call the Manawatu… [Read More]
November 2017 News
Contents: Wed, 22 November Tramp Info. Christmas Bbq, 3 December Tramping Guide Opportunity Wednesday 22 November Tramp Info. On Wednesday 22nd Nov we are Tramping from Eland Station on SH5 to Trellinoe Gardens. Dennis Mitchell has got approval from the various landowners. As per last time the route will begin at Eland, cross Rob Mitchells… [Read More]
October 2017 News
Contents: Labour Weekend 2017. Peter Lewis. NTC members & family trip to Mount Maungatauari Labour weekend Friday 20th Oct-Monday 23rd Walk through beautiful native bish in the largest pest-proof sanctuary in the world. 5-6 hr walks crossing 2 highest peaks & plenty of other walks ranging from 1-5km in the sanctuary or nearby. Staying in… [Read More]
September 2017 News
Contents: Anniversary Dinner, October 2017. Peter Graham LEWIS, Trip List Changes, Labour Weekend 2017. Ruahine User Group Meeting, Minutes 25 September 2017 Anniversary Dinner This year it will be hald at Westshore Beach Inn on Thursday 5th October. Start time: 6pm Cost: $38.00 for 3 course shared meal. Please RSVP to Robyn Smith, 2robyn@xtra.co.nz or… [Read More]
August 2017 News
Contents: Peter Graham LEWIS Trip List Change Howletts Hut, RUG: Minutes of the June 2017 meeting Labour Weekend 2017. Peter Graham LEWIS. It is with sadness that we advise of the death of Peter Lewis, on 27 August 2017, in his 83rd year. A graveside service was held on Wednesday, with several senior members of… [Read More]
July 2017 News
Contents: Lightweight Tramping Battle for our birds, Ruahine FP Snow Damage – Ruahine FP. Trap Line – Makaroro River, Ruahine FP. Labour Weekend 2017 Lightweight Tramping. Posted 29 July 2017 Our speaker at the club meeting on 27 July on the subject of Lightweight Tramping equipment weight comparisons was very informative, and interesting. Click on… [Read More]
June 2017 News
Contents: Labour Weekend 2017 June 15 – Speaker Change Kaweka Forest Park, DoC Operations Mgr Ruahine User Group Meeting Kawhatau Base – Ruahine User Group Forum Information NTC members & family trip to Mount Maungatauari Labour weekend Friday 20th Oct-Monday 23rd Walk through beautiful native bish in the largest pest-proof sanctuary in the world. 5-6… [Read More]
May 2017 News
Contents: Labour Weekend 2017 June 15 – Speaker Change Helisika Incident Apology Track Cutting – Northern Ruahines Kaweka Forest Park, DoC Operations Mgr Ruahine User Group – Staff Appointments and Updates NTC Committee Election NTC members & family trip to Mount Maungatauari Labour weekend Friday 20th Oct-Monday 23rd Walk through beautiful native bish in the… [Read More]
April 2017 News
Contents: Track Cutting – Northern Ruahines Kaweka Forest Park, Huts and Tracks New Website FMC Track Cutting – Northern Ruahines Quick update: Contractors and DoC staff have been in the Kawhatua area over the last couple of weeks. Track has been cut from Kawhatau Base (KB) to Colenso high point, KB down the old river… [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 Kawekas were crowded over the long weekend
Middle Hill, Whetu, Tira Lodge, Mangaturutu, Makino Hut, Saturday to Monday June 5-7 2010. Map: BJ37 Kuripapango Trampers: Alison Greer, Les O’Shea and Geoff Donkin On the drive in, we passed a group camping at Ball’s Clearing. This was a portent of the trip. Four of us headed off from the Middle Hill car park,… [Read More]
