Kiwi Saddle, Castle Camp, Kaiarahi, Rogue Ridge, Saturday 2 December 2023 Banner Photo: The views to the north on the Smith Russell track Nine trampers met at Park Island on a calm but cloudy morning, and drove to Omahu to pick up Di. Following an uneventful trip, apart from a bit of low cloud, we… [Read More]
Whirinaki Forest Park at its best
Whirinaki Forest Park, Wednesday 22 November 2023 Banner Photo: Whio in the Whirinaki River (Julian’s photo) A team of 14 in four 4WDs set out at 7am in drizzly conditions, with high hopes of better weather for the always popular ‘Whirinaki Thru Tramp’. This is the Plateau Road start through to the River Road end,… [Read More]
A day of lost and found
Daphne Hut, Ruahine FP, Saturday 18 November 2023 Banner Photo: Lunch break inside Daphne Hut With rain forecast in the Ruahines – starting Saturday after lunch then getting heavier on Sunday – it was thought wisest to cancel the overnighter for Howletts Hut and concentrate on the day tramp to Daphne Hut instead. Campbell kindly… [Read More]
After a 2.30am start, a stunning sunrise is the reward
Tongariro National Park, Fri-Mon 10-13 November 2023 Banner Photo: Sue’s stunning sunrise at Upper Tama Lake Nine of us headed up to Mt Ruapehu to stay at the Havelock North Ski Club hut at the Top of the Bruce, for three nights. Those coming later in the day met a constant stream of cars on… [Read More]
Ruahine crossing, and a walk on water
Southern Ruahine Crossing, Wednesday 8 November 2023 Banner Photo: The view from the Ruahine FP border, after crossing the farmland on the western side Five set out in two cars from Taradale at 7.30am, collecting Colin at Maraekakaho on the way down SH 50. We stopped at the start of Maharahara Road just the other… [Read More]
Exploring new paths on Mahia
Te Aratia Walkway, Mahia Peninsula, Saturday 4 November 2023 Banner Photo: Following the Whangawehi River, with native planting to protect the stream The Mahia Peninsula is not really a tramping destination. But it does have a long walkway the locals call ‘Coast-to-Coast’ linking East to West. The building of this path has been a community… [Read More]
Old Manson Hut – an historical gem
Kiwi Mouth Hut – Manson Hut – Kiwi Saddle Hut, Labour Weekend, 20-23 October 2023 Banner Photo: The interior of Old Manson Hut – Beds ‘R Us, this is not Studying the map in the Lakes car park, it quickly became clear the planned four-day tramp needed modifying. Plan B was agreed: leave out Rocks… [Read More]
A strenuous trek to refurbished Poutaki Hut
Poutaki Hut, Ruahine FP, Wednesday 25 October 2023 Banner Photo: Elly and Denise climbing over the windfall After a failed attempt a month ago, the club finally managed to get to Poutaki Hut. We left the Wakarara car park at 9.15am, most of us on sandals to cross the Makaroro, so we could keep our… [Read More]
Finally back at Bell Rock
Bell Rock and Boundary Stream, Wednesday 11 October 2023 Banner Photo: The five who went for a walk Just five of us left Park Island at 7.30 for the first trip into the Tutira area since the cyclone in February. Simon carefully negotiated all the road cones and traffic lights along the way. There has… [Read More]
Middle Hill was marvellous – even for the Stumble Sisters!
Middle Hill, Kaweka FP, 7 October 2023 Banner Photo: Yes ladies, the only way is up Camp Spur It looked like a perfect day ahead, as 11 trampers headed out to Middle Hill. The sunrise was spectacular but, as the saying goes, ‘red sky in the morning, shepherd’s warning’. In the end, and fortunately, we… [Read More]
How water and wind stopped us in our tracks
Poutaki/Sunrise Hut, Ruahine FP, Wednesday 27 September 2023 Banner Photo: Out of the wind and snow inside Sunrise Hut After a wet night, we set off from Park Island to head towards the start of the track to Poutaki Hut. As we began to cross the Makaroro River, it became clear this wasn’t an option. … [Read More]
Over the rainbow in wonderland
Kiwi Saddle Hut, Saturday 23 September 2023 Banner Photo: The track up from the Cameron car park, to Kiwi Saddle Jct On an overcast day with rain looming on the horizon, eight trampers departed Park Island in style, in a Mercedes van and one private car. We met Di waiting at Fernhill then headed to Cameron… [Read More]
- « Previous Page
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
- …
- 60
- Next Page »