Mackintosh Hut, low-level track to Lakes car park, Kaweka FP, Wednesday 5 October 2022 Banner Photo: The end of a successful tramp on the low level Lakes to Mackintosh Hut track Because of the forecast of a wintry blast coming through later in the day, our trip organiser Geoff had wisely decided to abandon the… [Read More]
Rogue Ridge delivers a good day out – and a wake-up call
Mackintosh Hut/Rogue Ridge, Kaweka FP, Saturday 17 September 2022 Banner Photo: The leaning sign at the top of Mackintosh Spur It was a sunny, windless Spring day – and it turned out to be an outing that was happy for most; but it also led to a rescue operation that revealed a few issues for… [Read More]
Covid down but not out – and not a mock turtle in sight!
Prologue: The author was on the Whirinaki tramp, reported on this website under the headline ‘We observe a mock turtle and the rodent of Upper Te Hoe’, Anne being the ‘turtle’ and Simon the ‘rodent’. Iron Whare from Makahu Saddle car park, Kaweka Forest Park, Wednesday 27 July 2022 As a newcomer to the Napier… [Read More]
Revels at Robson’s: Our solstice food-fest goes green
Robson’s Lodge, Kuripapango, Saturday/Sunday 18/19 June 2022 Banner Photo: In our ‘green’ costumes After five hours of pulling up or chopping down wilding pines of all sizes (see the report on that under News), our team made its way to the historic Robson’s Lodge on the Napier-Taihape Road for the club’s annual solstice celebration. Because… [Read More]
News from the HB Wilding Pine Community Group
Kaweka Forest Park, Saturday 18 June 2022 Banner Photo: L to R, Julia, Alison, Di and Sue. Photo by Graham There’s a quiet battle being waged in the Kawekas, and it will probably go on for years. A group of volunteers are taking on a formidable enemy: the wilding pine. Wilding pines are as tough… [Read More]
Windswept and interesting
Makahu Saddle to Middle Hill, Saturday 21 May 2022. Map: BJ37 Banner: What is she on about? The great Billy Connelly’s words spring to mind, as our tramp was exactly that – windswept and interesting! Six of us departed Napier in two cars, arriving at the Makahu Saddle car park at around 8.20am. There was… [Read More]
Just one more river to cross (but dozens of times)
Ngaruroro River walk to Cameron Hut, 2 March 2021 Map: B37 Banner picture: yet another wary wade – note the current… Luckily, it was a dull morning with no wind and we were full of enthusiasm to try our best to get to Cameron Hut. Cherie, Jo, Bruce and Di set off along the Ngaruroro… [Read More]
Oh, such a perfect day… well, almost
Te Puia Lodge, Kaweka FP, Wednesday 2 February 2022. Map : BJ37 Banner Photo: The Mohaka River Just a perfect day… I’m glad I spent it with you Oh, such a perfect day You just keep me hangin’ on You just keep me hangin’ on… – Lou Reed First, the paperwork – and then… [Read More]
The hills are alive with birds, bees, butterflies, bunnies – and a snoozing sheep
Middle Hill, Whetu, Makino Hut, Kaweka FP, Wednesday 8 December 2021. Map: BJ37 Banner montage: What we saw, L to R, Spotted Orchid, fungi, Celmesia (Mountain Daisy) It was a beautiful day and very hot, although we had a little rain on the windscreen on the way in. The team comprised of five; three went… [Read More]
It’s an ill wind that blows us to a (possible) new route
North Kaweka, Unknown spur to Kaweka Flats track, Kaweka FP, Saturday 4 December 2021 Map: BJ37 Banner Photo: Unknown Spur, and Pinnacle Spur seen from Dominie Biv With November having been a very unpredictable weather month, this continued into December. The forecast was for a cloudy day with light winds. Just in case, three of… [Read More]
Moody mists and bright sunshine: The lows and highs of Te Iringa
Te Iringa – Roberts Hut, Kaweka FP, Wednesday 24 November 2021 Banner Photo: Roberts Hut, looking in need of some TLC With permission from Helisika (the leaseholders) and our access fee paid, the vanload of ten eager trampers headed down the Gentle Anne Road, excited about what the Te Iringa – Roberts Hut tramp would… [Read More]
A game of cat and mouse
Kiwi Saddle Hut, Castle Camp, Kaiarahi Circuit, Kaweka FP, Wednesday 27 October 2021. Map: BJ37 Banner Photo: The view west from Kaiarahi It was a mild spring morning with some cloud lurking as our group of 12 arrived at the Lakes car park. While the majority were preparing to head off, with a bit of… [Read More]
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