Middle Hill, Kaweka FP, 14 November 2020. Map: BJ37 Banner Photo: The first ‘gorge’ Eleven of us headed up to the Kawekas in the van to explore the Middle Hill area. Juliet and Fiona met up with us after crossing the slightly flooded ford on Makahu Road, at the Middle Hill car park as they… [Read More]
A tramp in perfect weather to another club’s hut
Kiwi Saddle Hut, Kaweka FP, Friday 23 Oct 2020 Banner Photo: Looking west and down to the Ngaruroro River A good old standby tramp to Kiwi Saddle Hut was scheduled into the Labour weekend holiday, with nine keen trampers heading out in three cars. A mild and calm day was forecast with maybe a hint… [Read More]
A pleasant river stroll, but not without some effort
Te Puia, Kaweka FP, Wednesday 21 October 2020. Map: BJ37 Banner photo: Just off the track is a private ‘Mohaka Hilton’ We had two vanloads, 24 trampers and perfect weather for hiking to the Te Puia Lodge, a well-advertised and popular walk in the Kaweka Ranges. As we travelled inland, green farmland greeted us, dotted… [Read More]
The elusive Shutes Hut stays that way
Shutes Hut, Kaweka FP, Wednesday 7 October 2020. Map BJ 37 Banner picture: The pinus contorta on the plateau Free to use a van again following the restrictions of Covid-19, John Dobbs put the 4WD into action to deposit us safely at the Comet Hut around 0900. We also used two private vehicles. It was… [Read More]
Wind thwarts us again on Kaweka J, but we’re blown away by Plan B
46th Anniversary tramp to Kaweka J, Kaweka FP, Saturday 3 October 2020. Map: BJ37 Banner Pix: Lunch at Kaweka Flats Bivy. The club’s annual challenge to reach the top of the highest peak in the Kaweka Range was beaten yet again by the weather. Our group of 15 started the climb after some vigorous driving… [Read More]
Numbers remain high for Wednesday tramps
Rogue Ridge, Kaiarahi, Macintosh Hut. Kaweka FP, Map: BJ37 Wednesday September 9, 2020. Banner pix: Still a pleasant easy walk Our 18-strong group had planned to walk the Rogue Ridge, Kaiarahi, Mackintosh Hut circuit at the southern end of the Kaweka Range. This is a reasonably demanding tramp, requiring favourable conditions on the exposed tops…. [Read More]
We nearly roasted going up to the Hogget
The Hogget, Kaweka FP, Wednesday July 29 2020. Map: BJ37 Banner Pix: The view to Mts Ruapehu and Ngauruhoe We had a large group of 21, leaving Park Island in a van and two cars. With the permission of the landowners, we accessed the farm track through Timahanga Station. After a short stroll along the farm road,… [Read More]
Black Birch bivvy from two directions
Black Birch Bivouac, Kawkea FP, Map: BJ37 Saturday 15 July 2020 Banner Pix: Squeezing inside Black Birch Bivouac It was drizzle, and the van was full, with around 12 of us rising early to venture out, stretch our legs and have a little social time in the woods. Whittle Road was an easy drive… no… [Read More]
A gentle walk in winter sunshine
Lawrence shelter to Lotkow road-end, Kaweka FP, Saturday 11 July 2020 Banner Pix: The winter sun by John Russell We woke to a very cold day. Considering the Napier-Taihape Road had been closed during the week, the road conditions along this stretch were particularly good, with no ice and only a few wet patches. The… [Read More]
The clouds disappeared, just for us
Kiwi Saddle Hut, Kaweka FP, Saturday 30 May 2020 Banner Pix: The views to the west along the Smith Russell Track The weather forecast for Pentecost Saturday had been grim all week, but on the day it was fine, albeit chilly, when we left the Lakes car park for our tramp to Kiwi Saddle. Soon… [Read More]
A tramp down Memory Lane, Episode 12: Trip marred by make-up, hairdo and fingernail blunders
Makahu river trip, Kaweka FP, December 3 1994 Banner Pix: Makahu Stream As we were unable to get a permit for No Mans, we decided on this river trip from Makahu Hut into Pinnacle Stream, down the Makahu Stream to Makahu Road where our vehicles would be waiting. We arrived at the Makahu car park… [Read More]
A tramp down Memory Lane, Episode 5: A tale of many parts, including false teeth, glass eye and bent mudguard
Makino – Mangaturutu – Tira Lodge, Kaweka FP, 17-18 Mar 1990 Banner Pix: Looking SSE to North Kaweka and Kaweka J from the Ballard Hut turnoff Our weekend started well, with Ted Angove (who was going on the day trip to Te Puia) taking off with our diminutive Ray’s pack in his van and us… [Read More]
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