Totara Flats, 22-23 September 2018 Tararua FP. Map: BP33 Two carloads of seven trampers drove south to Masterton to tramp in the Tararuas. We decided that one carload would start from the Holdsworth Lodge car park northwest of Masterton, with the other group to begin from Waiohine Gorge Road end, north of Carterton. We would… [Read More]
Cool trip to the rock rings all the bells
Maungaharuru Range: Bell Rock to Taraponui, Wednesday 26 October 2018 Map BH39 After a very windy night that kept me (the organiser) awake worrying, daybreak brought calm conditions with bright, sunny skies. Two vans filled with 20 happy trampers left Church Road, Taradale, picked up Denise at Bay View, turned left at the Tutira store,… [Read More]
Spring in the air, and a spring in the step
Sparrowhawk Biv, Ruahine FP, Saturday 22 September, 2018 Map: BK36 Banner Pix:(L to R) Mark, John, Colin and Julia (Les took the photo) Spring is in the air and so, as we crossed the farm, we took care not to disturb the ewes and their lambs. We had Colin and Mark, two newbies (new to… [Read More]
Courting, romance and seduction
Cape Kidnappers, Local, Wednesday 12 September, 2018. Now we have your attention, let’s tell you about our walk to Cape Kidnappers. Our scheduled trip to The Hogget, off the Napier Taihape Road west of the Kaweka Range, was cancelled. The Hawke’s Bay weather over the previous 10 days had been appalling, with 300 mm of… [Read More]
Trampers turn roadies
Lotkow Road to Littles Clearing, Kaweka FP, Wednesday August 29, 2018 Map: BK37 In spite of a severe weather warning, 11 brave souls set off in search of adventure early on a mild Wednesday morning. Our destination was Lotkow Road, Kaweka Forest Park, which didn’t feel so mild. On our way in, we had to… [Read More]
Iron Whare, no worry. But then, the ‘Iron Man’ foray
Saturday 25 August, 2018. Makahu Saddle, Kaweka Flats, Iron Whare, and off track down to Makahu River and up to the Fire Pond/Reservoir. Kaweka FP, Map: BJ37 Banner pic: The ranges from the scenic lookout/fire pond The walk from Makahu Saddle car park at the end of Kaweka Road in the Kaweka ranges to Iron… [Read More]
How we did the river crossing
Poutaki Hut, Wakarara Range, Wednesday 15 August 2018 Banner Pix: Crossing the Makaroro River There were 11 in the van, and we started tramping at 08.45. There was a lot of water in the Makaroro River, and there was discussion on how we were going to cross. A couple decided to cross, and the ones… [Read More]
Rare visit to the Hogget
Saturday August 11, 2018 The Hogget South Western Kaweka Ranges. Map: BJ37 With kind permission of the landowner, we were able to access the farm track to the back of Timahanga Station. It was more than 10 years ago that some of us had been here, but we remembered the start of the track and… [Read More]
Breezy Longview day out ends in a jam
Longview Hut, Ruahine FP, Wednesday August 1, 2018. Map: BL36 Banner Photo: Morning tea break, the hut just visible in the background A full vanload travelled south towards the Ruahines on what was a lovely sunny and still day. A newly gravelled road with side clearings greeted us on Mill Road, which was much appreciated…. [Read More]
A black cat crosses our path – and it’s definitely not lucky
Makino Hut via Middle Hill Hut and Camp Spur. Kaweka FP, Saturday/Sunday 28/29 July 2018 Map: BJ37 Banner Photo: The Ranges from the Middle Hill track. As organiser for the day and weekend tramps, I had been keeping an eye on the weather and changed the tramps to the Kaweka Ranges. Gale force winds were… [Read More]
Whetu from here? An ascent is aborted
Middle Hill Hut, Kaweka FP, Saturday 28 July 2018 This trip replaced the scheduled A Frame/Stanfield Hut trip, because the weather forecast for the Kawekas was better than for the Ruahines. It was a good move because, despite a red sky when the fabulous four left Napier, they arrived at the Pink’s Hut car park… [Read More]
A good winter workout
Parks Peak Hut, Ruahine FP, Wednesday 18 July 2018. Parks Peak Hut is always a good choice of destination at this time of year. At 1300m, cold weather is guaranteed – but bush cover for most of the way provides protection from nasty, biting winds. A van and carload of Napier Tramping Club members tested… [Read More]
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