Kaweka J, Kaweka FP, Saturday 11 February 2023 Banner Photo: Taking in the views from Kaweka North Kaweka J was a first for some of us. The zig-zag climb was OK and we took the Trials Spur path up. Taking care not to miss the sign, we followed the path leading off-track down to the Dominie… [Read More]
This new-look bivvy’s great, if you’re colour-blind
Black Birch bivvy, Kaweka FP, Wednesday 18 January 2023 Banner Photo: The newly refurbed bivvy Drizzle and cool temperatures greeted us at Little’s Clearing. This was to be the first tramp of the year for most and in some cases the first for a year. Having checked the board for directions, we were off into… [Read More]
Plan C works out on our maiden 2023 tramp
Sentry Box, Parks Peak Track to Golden Crown Ridge Track, Saturday 14 January 2023. Ruahine FP, Map: BK37 Banner Photo: A whitehead. We saw and heard a flock of them near the Parks Peak track junction. (Mohoua albicilla; Māori: pōpokotea) Plan A was to go to Daphne Hut. This was cancelled due to the likelihood… [Read More]
An historic hut has had some TLC
Makahu Saddle to Kaweka Flats Bivvy, Iron Whare, Kaweka FP, Saturday 26 November 2022 Banner Photo: Iron Whare sits in a clearing We decided to do this tramp rather than the original planned route around Middle Hill, as the forecast was for strong winds and showers in the afternoon. We left Napier on a cool… [Read More]
Our struggle towards the tower that always leaned a little bit further away…
Wharite, Southern Ruahine Range, 16 November 2022 Ten happy trampers whizzed off towards Dannevirke on a cloudy Wednesday morning, Alison behind the wheel and with strict instructions that we had to be back in good time for child-minding the grand-lovelies! We set off at 9.45 following the stream along a lovely track with a few… [Read More]
From Sunrise to Sparrowhawk, we (almost) dodge the downpours
Sunrise to Sparrowhawk Bivvy, Ruahine FP, Saturday 12 November 2022 Banner Photo: Taken from hp1476, looking south to hp1499 The weather during the week leading up to this tramp was rain, more rain and heavy rain on Friday evening with clearing weather for Saturday. Fingers crossed, the weather forecast was correct this time, although with… [Read More]
The Kaimai camel had many humps
Kaimai Range four-day tramp, Monday 31 October – Thursday 3 November 2022 Banner Photo: Distinctive knobs along the ridgeline are a feature of the Kaimai Range Day 1 – Bruce Hodgson begins the story: It’s been about 12 years since our club last visited the Kaimai Range separating Waikato from the Bay of Plenty. A… [Read More]
Kiwi Saddle Hut revisited
Kiwi Saddle Hut, Kaweka FP, Wednesday 2 November 2022 Banner Photo: At the junction on the Smith Russell track through to Cameron Hut, Kiwi Saddle Hut and Kiwi Mouth Hut Seven travelled to The Lakes car park off the Taihape Road, where we started the tramp to Kiwi Saddle Hut. It was a very warm… [Read More]
Key swap on the Ruahine tops
Southern Ruahine Crossing, Saturday 29 October, 2022 Banner Photo: Maharahara in the distance, looking west from Matanginui high point There were various forecasts for the southern Ruahines, from bucketing down rain in the morning, or mid-afternoon, or that night. We chose the night rain forecast, and left Park Island at 7am on the dot. Tramp… [Read More]
What a difference a day makes
Kaweka J (aka Grand Central Station) and Back Ridge, Kaweka FP, Labour Weekend 22-23 October 2022 Banner Photo: Saturday 22 October – and the day earlier It had been decided that we would try to avoid a crowded hut scenario by starting our Labour weekend overnighter on Friday instead of Saturday. So three of us… [Read More]
Our second option proved a hit
Gold Creek Hut, Ruahine FP, Wednesday 19 October 2022 Banner Photo: The Makaroro River, from near the fenceline entrance to the Ruahine FP It was a beautiful spring morning when eight club members left Napier, collecting Di and Anne at Maraekakaho and then on to meet Sue and Jim Trotter at the start of the… [Read More]
A Kaimanawa treat: kaka, beech, and cascades
Cascade Hut, Kaimanawa Forest Park, Saturday-Sunday 15-16 October 2022 Banner Photo: Cascade Hut, a gem in a glade of mature beech trees Cascade Hut, deep in the Kaimanawa Forest Park, is situated on the headwaters of the Tauranga-Taupo River. It’s been three years since the club visited and at least six since I have been… [Read More]
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