Kiwi Saddle, Kaweka Forest Park, Saturday 18 January 2025 Banner Photo: Amelia and Darran at the Cameron/Kiwi Mouth/Kiwi Saddle junction There were just five so we went in one vehicle – and had a few laughs when picking up newcomer Darran. Thinking we were outside his house, and with no sign of life, I was… [Read More]
Last day trip of 2024 – and a long one to boot!
Middle Hill, Camp Spur, North Whetū biv, Makino Ridge, Kaweka Forest Park, Saturday 7 December 2024 Banner Photo: North Whetū biv We made an early start: at 5.30, four trampers headed out of town for Middle Hill car park. By 7am, with boots on, Fiona, Ali, James and Campbell set off towards Middle Hill Hut…. [Read More]
Trio’s trouble-free trip around a great loop track
Kaweka loop, Wednesday 13 November 2024 Banner Photo: John D looking towards Mt Meany in the north-west from the Smith Russell Track With a pretty big day ahead, we left town a bit earlier, the five in two cars meeting up at Omahu. Conditions were great: mild, no wind, some clouds, with an easterly breeze… [Read More]
Mangatainoka hot pools didn’t disappoint
Te Puia, Kaweka FP, Wednesday 30 October 2024 Banner Photo: At the Mangatainoka hot pools Six of us were all early at the meeting point, so able to leave before 7.30am. The road from the Middle Hill car park was quite rutted and full of potholes – we did notice, however, that the deepest ruts… [Read More]
We tackled the 3 gorges (aka the geriatric track) with gusto
Three Gorges, Kaweka FP, Wednesday 18 September 2024 Banner Photo: Juliet on the Middle Hill Hut track from the car park. This has recently had a team with scrub bars clear the overgrown kanuka Shona and I took a day off to join the mid-week club members eager to conquer the Three Gorges. Ten left… [Read More]
We joined forces to tackle the wilding pines
Kohinga, Kaweka Forest Park, Wednesday 4 September 2024 Banner Photo: Check out the wilding pines everywhere It was chilly at Park Island, but the sky looked sort of blue(ish) so we hoped the rain wouldn’t arrive until later. Johnny D drove the van and we met Graham Leech from Afoot at Omahu. Graham organises the… [Read More]
Maiden jaunt to Studholme Saddle Hut’s new location
Studholme Saddle Hut, Kaweka Forest Park, Saturday 31 Aug/Sunday 1 Sept, 2024 Banner Photo: On arrival at Studholme Saddle Hut, pleased to get there There was a sniff of inclement weather as we drove towards the Lakes car park, intending to overnight at Studholme Saddle Hut. Forecast strong winds on the tops had us make… [Read More]
Winter woes on the low-level Kaiarahi track
Mackintosh Hut, lower Kaiarahi Track, Saturday 31 August 2024 Banner Photo: Crossing the Kaiarahi Creek The last day of winter brought with it typical strong winds and rain at lunchtime. It wasn’t going to affect the day party too much as we were staying low-level, from Mackintosh to Lakes car parks. The weekend party came… [Read More]
Trampers turn trappers for a day
Makahu Saddle – Middle Hill, Kaweka FP, Saturday 17 August 2024 Banner Photo: The river crossing which proved a challenge for some Seven eager trampers headed off towards the Kawekas, picking up Julia on the way. The plan for the day was to walk from Makahu Saddle to the Makahu road and help with a… [Read More]
Chilly, but chilled-out: A real cool mid-winter outing to Iron Whare
Makahu Saddle to Iron Whare, Wednesday 10 July 2024 Banner picture: Ted and Tony visit the Te Ngahere hydrological station A frosty and clear morning welcomed ten trampers at our starting point, Park Island in Napier, where we split into two vehicles. Doug drove the ‘boys’ plus Sue, and Di drove the rest of the… [Read More]
Winter bites, on our trip to Kiwi Saddle
Kiwi Saddle Hut, Kaweka FP, Saturday 6 July 2024 Banner Photo: Heading to Kiwi Saddle Hut from the Cameron Hut/Kiwi Mouth Hut junction A full van-load of happy trampers met at Park Island on a decidedly dark and frosty winter’s morning. We arrived at the Lakes car park at 8.20. There was a light drizzle, so… [Read More]
Mystery of the Mackintosh fire-lighter, and the sign that’s being eaten by a tree
Mackintosh to Lawrence, Kaweka FP, Saturday 27 April 2024 Banner Photo: Smoko at Mackintosh Hut, situated in a lovely spot It was a stunning autumn day, but a tad chilly when we set off from the Kuripapango road end about 8.25am, while Geoff took the van around to the Lawrence Road end and headed in… [Read More]
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