Kaweka Junction, Kaweka North, Unknown Spur, to Kaweka Flats Bivvy Track, Makahu Saddle. Wednesday 6 December 2017. Map: BJ37 Banner and all photos: Alison Greer. The lunch spot at the tarn below North Kaweka. A 7 am start from Church Road saw us depart on a warm clear morning. There were 14 trampers in the… [Read More]
A challenging day tramp in the Ruahine Ranges
Sunrise to Te Atuaoparapara (aka 66), Waipawa Saddle, Saturday, 2 December 2017 Map: BK36 Banner: The view across to Te Atuaoparapara and Waipawa Saddle It was a still day and hot work on the climb up to Sunrise Hut. We could see thunder clouds gathering to the east. As often happens, we met some people… [Read More]
Twentyfive NTC trampers cross Eland Farm
Eland to Trellinoe, Wednesday 22 November 2017 Local One, two, three… no, missed one, start again… 10, 11, 12… was that a double count? Not sure, start again: 21, 22, 23, 24, 25. That’s the number, must be right. All accounted for. That’s how it was for part of the trip as we followed the… [Read More]
Morepork photo opportunity
Te Iringa, Kaimanawa FP, Saturday 18 November 2017 Seven of us left Napier on a wet Saturday in two cars for a journey of just under and hour and a half to Tahaura Road off the Napier-Taupo road. It wasn’t far along the road here that the rain eased and by the time we had… [Read More]
Peace and solitude enjoyed by Burtton and the NTC
Burttons Track, Wednesday 8 November 2017 Tararua FP. Photos: Marie Deroles, Pam Dransfield and Julia Mackie We set off on Tuesday evening with 11 on board and a lot of gear, as we were staying overnight. We stopped off at Aokautere for take-aways ranging from pizza to fish and chips. Our hosts were only five… [Read More]
Cuckoos calling and clematis in bloom: What we found under the clouds
Middle Hill Hut, Whetu, Makino Hut Saturday November 4, Kaweka FP. Map: BJ37 Six of us set off from Park Island. As we headed up to Puketitiri, it started to rain – only light drizzle, but the mountains were clagged in. After arriving at the Middle Hill car park, we set off up the steep… [Read More]
Cold, wet and muddy to boot
Southern Ruahine Crossing – Opawe Road to Kumeti Road, Wednesday 25 October 2017 Photos: Alison Greer Traversing the Ruahines has always been on my list, so given the chance I took it up. Thanks to Kelvin, Vic and Ted for moving the vehicle from Opawe Road to Kumeti Road so that we didn’t have to… [Read More]
Styx and stones, rocks, roots and mud: What a wonderful weekend!
Maungatautari Mountain Weekend – Pukeatua, Labour weekend 20-23 October 2017 We all met up at the charming Out in the Styx guesthouse, where we stayed in a mixture of accommodation from bunk rooms, ensuite rooms to camper van site. Our hosts, Lance, Mary and their son and daughter-in-law, provided superb home-cooked dinners and breakfasts. Their… [Read More]
Into the clouds on the Anniversary ‘J’ tramp
Kaweka J Anniversary Tramp, Saturday 7 October 2017 Map: BJ37 Photos: Alison Greer Ten of us climbed to the top of Kaweka J. The views were not great as it was overcast with lots of cloud about. Morning tea was at Dominie Bivvy and lunch was back at the Makahu Hut at the end of… [Read More]
Kakabeak and kaka at Boundary Stream
Boundary Stream – Te Rangi Farm, Wednesday 27 September 2017 Map: Local The weather forecast was once again not good: showers turning to rain in the afternoon, so it was decided to do the trip in reverse. The majority of the group left the van on the corner of Pohokura Rd just above the entrance… [Read More]
What is happening to the DoC estate?
Upper Te Hoe Hut, Whirinaki FP, Sat/Sun 23/24 September 2017 Photos: Julia Mackie A group of seven club members wanted to go to Upper Te Hoe Hut, Whirinaki FP. For those of us who have been there before, it was to be an easy tramp. That’s how we sold it to the club members. However,… [Read More]
Slogging it out in the Kaimanawas
Te Iringa, Kaimanawa FP, Wednesday 13 Setptember 2017 Map BL36 Photo Album by Alison Greer The weather forecast for our trip to the Kaimanawas was for early light rain, tending towards heavy later. We hoped this would not put a dampener on a trip many were looking forward to. Some of the club members had… [Read More]
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