Sentry Box to Park Peaks Hut, Wednesday June 8 2016 Banner pix: The views into the Mangleton Valley The day started with frost and a temperature of 1˚, but there was a forecast at Napier of 18˚. Roll on the sunrise and a rise in temperature, we thought. Murray gave us a practical demonstration on… [Read More]
A wintry weekend in the Kaweka Ranges
Studholme Saddle Hut, June 4-5 2016 Kaweka FP. Map: BJ37 Banner pix: The broad snowy summit of the Kaweka Ranges The weather forecast for the long weekend was mainly fine with light winds, so we had to go away somewhere. From Makahu Saddle, we headed up the track, meeting a group of six from Wellington… [Read More]
Dr Paul and harem land in deep water
Lotkow Rd, Black Birch Ridge to Littles Clearing – Kawekas, Saturday June 4 2016 Banner pix: The view from our morning tea spot of Kaweka J. We left Napier on a crisp frosty morning and were pleasantly rewarded with stunning white scenes as we drove along Puketitiri Road towards the Kawekas. Lotkow Rd was no… [Read More]
Our search for the phantom bridge…
Macintosh Hut car park – Lakes car park – lower track to Macintosh Hut – Macintosh car park, 21 May 2016 Banner photo: Lazing about at Macintosh Hut It was a smaller group than usual, setting out at 7.30am. The weather forecast had been rather doubtful and suggested strong winds with possible rain. That led… [Read More]
Tramping, the way it should be!
Galbraith Hut-Maungaharuru Range-Taraponui, Saturday 7 May 2016 Banner Photo: Walking the farm track to historic Galbraith Hut We left the car park earlier than usual, mainly because many of us had been woken by a ship’s continuous foghorn as early as 4am. As we travelled out of Napier, less fog was present. In fact, it… [Read More]
Three passes plus another two for good measure
Arthur’s Pass: March 2016. Part 1. The banner picture is of Lake Browning and the Wilberforce River, taken during the climb up Mt Harman. Three plus two were: Harman Pass, Whitehorn Pass, Browning Pass, Pope Pass and Kelly Saddle Pass. Day 1: We caught the bus eastwards to the far side of the Waimakariri River… [Read More]
Stunning views and lots of sunshine in the Kaweka’s
Kaiarahi circuit Wednesday 27 April 2016 Kaweka FP, Map BJ37 We arrived at the Lakes car park, Kuripapango, at 8.30 on a beautiful clear, calm, but cool day. Murray, Dorothy and Kelvin set off to walk the Macintosh circuit, while Vic, Peter and John were exploring Kuripapango. The remaining seven headed for Kiwi Saddle Hut,… [Read More]
Team Fluoro in the Kaweka Ranges
Kaweka FP, Anzac Weekend: 23-25 April 2016 Map: BJ37 We were all aware that the hunting season is at its peak, so Team Fluoro was born. Geoff had his orange beanie, Juliet her bright pink top, Alison her fluoro biking top, and Julia had a fluoro vest tied onto her backpack. We intended to be… [Read More]
Wind is not everyone’s cup of tea
Longview Hut and back down Daphne Track, Ruahiune Forest Park Saturday 23 April 2016 Map: BL36 A beautiful sunny day saw eight of us, led by Johnny Dobbs, heading up to Longview Hut. The track is nicely graded to near the top of the range, and then there are a few wee steep ups and… [Read More]
Another disappearing track from NZTopo50 BK37
Yeomans/ Parks Peak/Barlows Hut, Ruahine Forest Park, Saturday, April 9 2016 Map: BK37 and BK36 Early in April seemed a good time to have the season’s final walk involving multi-river crossings. However, unseasonable drizzle and cool weather meant that anticipated plunges into the river weren’t to be! It wasn’t raining when we left Napier with… [Read More]
Fences and gates that shouldn’t have been there
Boundary Stream – Te Rangi Station – Pohokura Rd, Wednesday 30 March 2016, Map: BH39 There was a cool breeze at the car park of the Boundary Stream walkway on Pohokura Rd, so (after organising for Vic and Peter to take the vehicles up to the top of Pohokura Rd where hopefully our tramp would… [Read More]
Mud, glorious mud
Up the Tukituki, Wednesday March 16, 2016 Six of us gathered at Church Road Winery car park, unsure of what the day would bring. A soft rain moistened our coats as we packed into the van. The drive south brought us to the end of Mill Road, where we donned our raincoats and started trekking… [Read More]
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