The Hogget, Kaweka FP, Saturday 15 June 2019. Map BJ37 Banner Pix: ‘The Yards’ (spelt in stones) at the Hogget The day started (and ended) with a grey, cloudy sky. The views were going to be minimal unless the cloud lifted. We walked in hope. The tramp required permission from the station, and we were… [Read More]
Spirits (almost) undampened, four make it to Kiwi Saddle
Kiwi Saddle Hut, Kaweka FP, Wednesday June 5 2019. Map: BJ37 Banner Pix: The Smith Russell Track to Kiwi Saddle Hut The forecast didn’t look great when 11 brave trampers left the Lakes car park. It was drizzling and misty most of the way up to the trig. Slowly we diminished in numbers, as some… [Read More]
To Mackintosh we go, through a flurry of snow
Mackintosh Hut, Kaweka FP, Saturday 1 June, 2019 Map: BJ37 Despite Saturday’s unpromising weather forecast for Hawke’s Bay, 13 trampers headed for the Lakes car park to walk the semi-circuit to what is referred to as Mackintosh car park via Mackintosh Hut. The Mackintosh Hut track is an old favourite and a weather-safe day trip,… [Read More]
A sweet surprise at Howletts Hut
Howletts Hut, Ruahine FP, Sat/Sun 25/26 May 2019 Banner Pix: Howletts Hut, looking towards Tiraha and Ohuinga with Black Ridge on the right Six trampers departed Napier at 0700. Alison had organised with the local farmer for access across his land, reducing the amount of climbing to be done to reach the ridge before dropping… [Read More]
Shelter from the blast in the Traverse Hut, aka the ‘A-Frame’
Tamaki River – ‘A-Frame’ Shelter – Stanfield Hut, Ruahine FP, Wednesday 22 May 2019 The usual 7.15 meet-up at Park Island for a mid-week tramp in the Ruahine Range was crisp, to say the very least, so having two full vanloads with a total of 24 trampers on board shows just how keen we really… [Read More]
Our huffing and puffing did not disturb the deer
Maungaharuru Range and Bell Rock, Wednesday 8 May 2019 Banner Pix: Looking south-west to the Kaweka Ranges On a crisp, late-Autumn day, two full vanloads of eager trampers set off with the sun shining. We began from the Titiokura Summit on the Napier/Taupo road and had permission from Waitara Station to cross their farmland. Ted… [Read More]
A glorious day for a walk in the Kaweka FP
Kiwi Saddle Hut, Saturday 4 May 2019 Banner Pix: Mts Ruapehu and Ngauruhoe seen from the Smith Russell Track, heading to Kiwi Saddle Hut. What a glorious, cloudless day for a hike into Kiwi Saddle Hut. We left Park Island in two vehicles. A van had eight on board – Juliet, John D, Shona, Gordon,… [Read More]
Mud, mist and more mud
Wharite Peak, Wednesday 24 April 2019 Banner Pix: The monstrosity The weather for the Southern Ruahine Range and the Woodville area was looking not too bad. The forecast the night before predicted light cloud and a few showers later in the day. Nine of us headed down Highway 50, eagerly keeping our eyes on the… [Read More]
Steps, more steps, scree – and a strap-saving safety pin
Mt Taranaki, Easter 2019 Banner Pix: Mt Taranaki and the approach to Syme Hut We decided to start our Easter trip to Egmont National Park a day early to take advantage of the fine weather and, hopefully, fewer people! The Famous Five (Juliet, Sue, Robyn, Simon and Alison) travelled to Taranaki, branching off at Stratford,… [Read More]
A blue sky day at the beach
Waimarama Beach Walk, Friday 19 April, 2019 It was a perfect day for a beach walk, with no wind and a clear blue sky. The eight doing this walk got started before 8am from the southern end of Waimarama beach. The tide was out far enough until we reached the second rocky outcrop. Then we… [Read More]
Led by Ted to the top
Kaweka J, Kaweka FP, Wednesday 10th April, 2019. Map BJ37 Banner pix: Ted in the lead Ted led the way to Kaweka J at a blistering pace that we did our best to chase. “Pay no heed to the screed” came the cry from the front. If the wind blows you off, just get up… [Read More]
Dead pests, a hot swim – and 60 youngsters!
Te Puia Hut (Lodge), Kaweka FP, April 6 2019 Banner Pix: Views of the Mohaka River along the track Te Puia Hut is a always a safe and comfortable walk for most people. That’s why we had a full van-load for the Saturday tramp. The weather in Napier at 7am was cool and dampish but… [Read More]
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