Mokai access A message from Dan Tuohy, Senior Ranger, DoC Manawatu. Posted 24 December 2022. Kia ora koutou, I just wanted to update you all on the exciting news to end what has been a massive year. You may have seen the press releaase on stuff today released by FMC, so this may not be… [Read More]
An historic hut has had some TLC
Makahu Saddle to Kaweka Flats Bivvy, Iron Whare, Kaweka FP, Saturday 26 November 2022 Banner Photo: Iron Whare sits in a clearing We decided to do this tramp rather than the original planned route around Middle Hill, as the forecast was for strong winds and showers in the afternoon. We left Napier on a cool… [Read More]
Our struggle towards the tower that always leaned a little bit further away…
Wharite, Southern Ruahine Range, 16 November 2022 Ten happy trampers whizzed off towards Dannevirke on a cloudy Wednesday morning, Alison behind the wheel and with strict instructions that we had to be back in good time for child-minding the grand-lovelies! We set off at 9.45 following the stream along a lovely track with a few… [Read More]
From Sunrise to Sparrowhawk, we (almost) dodge the downpours
Sunrise to Sparrowhawk Bivvy, Ruahine FP, Saturday 12 November 2022 Banner Photo: Taken from hp1476, looking south to hp1499 The weather during the week leading up to this tramp was rain, more rain and heavy rain on Friday evening with clearing weather for Saturday. Fingers crossed, the weather forecast was correct this time, although with… [Read More]
November 2022 News
Thursday 8 December Napier Tramping Club Christmas Dinner at the Cricket Club Rooms where we usually meet. From 6pm onwards Those with surname A-H please bring a salad to share Those with surname J-W please bring a dessert to share Cooked ham and potatoes will be provided by the club Please bring your own plate,… [Read More]
The Kaimai camel had many humps
Kaimai Range four-day tramp, Monday 31 October – Thursday 3 November 2022 Banner Photo: Distinctive knobs along the ridgeline are a feature of the Kaimai Range Day 1 – Bruce Hodgson begins the story: It’s been about 12 years since our club last visited the Kaimai Range separating Waikato from the Bay of Plenty. A… [Read More]
Kiwi Saddle Hut revisited
Kiwi Saddle Hut, Kaweka FP, Wednesday 2 November 2022 Banner Photo: At the junction on the Smith Russell track through to Cameron Hut, Kiwi Saddle Hut and Kiwi Mouth Hut Seven travelled to The Lakes car park off the Taihape Road, where we started the tramp to Kiwi Saddle Hut. It was a very warm… [Read More]
Key swap on the Ruahine tops
Southern Ruahine Crossing, Saturday 29 October, 2022 Banner Photo: Maharahara in the distance, looking west from Matanginui high point There were various forecasts for the southern Ruahines, from bucketing down rain in the morning, or mid-afternoon, or that night. We chose the night rain forecast, and left Park Island at 7am on the dot. Tramp… [Read More]
Our second option proved a hit
Gold Creek Hut, Ruahine FP, Wednesday 19 October 2022 Banner Photo: The Makaroro River, from near the fenceline entrance to the Ruahine FP It was a beautiful spring morning when eight club members left Napier, collecting Di and Anne at Maraekakaho and then on to meet Sue and Jim Trotter at the start of the… [Read More]
A Kaimanawa treat: kaka, beech, and cascades
Cascade Hut, Kaimanawa Forest Park, Saturday-Sunday 15-16 October 2022 Banner Photo: Cascade Hut, a gem in a glade of mature beech trees Cascade Hut, deep in the Kaimanawa Forest Park, is situated on the headwaters of the Tauranga-Taupo River. It’s been three years since the club visited and at least six since I have been… [Read More]
The summer trickles were rivers
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]
October 2022 News
Ruahine Whio Supporters A message from Janet Wilson, chair of Ruahine Whio Protection Trust: I am getting in touch with those who bought “Wild Ruahine” calendars from us last year. These were popular and so we have produced another one for 2023 – hoping that everyone enjoyed this year’s calendar so much that they would like to support… [Read More]
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