Te Mata Peak, 6 July 2022 Banner Photo: Looking down on the Tukituki River Ten keen folk gathered on a cool, grey day for this excursion around the local giant. After a briefing at the signage just above the Tauroa Road car park, we were off on our circuitous route, following the red way-markers. Plenty… [Read More]
A walking commentary from John D
Sentry Box to Master’s Shelter, Ruahine FP, Saturday 2 July 2022 Banner Photo: The closest we got to Aranga Hut, and Alison on her throne. Photo by Campbell Living Lynette, Anne and I met the van at Maraekakaho where there was a good frost and an amazing sunrise. The sky was perfectly clear and so… [Read More]
It was a wonderland, happy place!
Sunrise Hut, Ruahine FP, Wednesday 22 June 2022. Banner Photo: Sunrise Hut The original target: Parks Peak. The problem: the longest walk on the shortest day and with the Makarora River up. We happily changed the plan to Sunrise Hut and the hope of seeing some snow. We forget just how beautiful that walk is…. [Read More]
Revels at Robson’s: Our solstice food-fest goes green
Robson’s Lodge, Kuripapango, Saturday/Sunday 18/19 June 2022 Banner Photo: In our ‘green’ costumes After five hours of pulling up or chopping down wilding pines of all sizes (see the report on that under News), our team made its way to the historic Robson’s Lodge on the Napier-Taihape Road for the club’s annual solstice celebration. Because… [Read More]
News from the HB Wilding Pine Community Group
Kaweka Forest Park, Saturday 18 June 2022 Banner Photo: L to R, Julia, Alison, Di and Sue. Photo by Graham There’s a quiet battle being waged in the Kawekas, and it will probably go on for years. A group of volunteers are taking on a formidable enemy: the wilding pine. Wilding pines are as tough… [Read More]
Loop trampers lumbered by loggers
Lake Tutira, local, 8 June 2022 Banner Photo: The view of the lakes from above Lake Tutira was sparkling in the sun when we arrived at the camp ground. The morning drizzle had disappeared, leaving a blue sky day, the late autumn colours mirrored in the calm water. Walking back along the road, we picked… [Read More]
A spectacular sunrise soothes the soul
Howletts Hut, Ruahine FP, Sat/Sun 4/5 June 2022 Map: BL36 Banner Photo: Sunrise at Howletts Hut by Fiona Bryant Saturday 4 June This was to be the first time to Howletts Hut for Campbell, Sue and Dorothy. Our plan was to get to Howletts on Saturday and then take the route to Longview Hut via… [Read More]
Following the trail of a smart mountain biker…
Mackintosh car park to Lawrence Road, Kaweka Forest Park, Wednesday 25 May 2022. Map: BJ37 Banner Photo: The DoC track sign for a track which is not on Topo50 NZ Ten club members left Mackintosh car park and had a leisurely stroll down to the bridge across the Tutaekuri River. Sue M, Ted and Tony… [Read More]
We observe a mock turtle and the rodent of Upper Te Hoe
Upper Te Hoe Hut, Whirinaki Forest Park. Sat/Sun 21/22 May, 2022. Map: BG38 Banner Photo: Getting ready to leave on Sunday morning Eight of us met just after 7am at Eskdale Church. I was heading off on my first overnight tramp with the club. Near the new wind power site, we caught a glimpse of… [Read More]
Windswept and interesting
Makahu Saddle to Middle Hill, Saturday 21 May 2022. Map: BJ37 Banner: What is she on about? The great Billy Connelly’s words spring to mind, as our tramp was exactly that – windswept and interesting! Six of us departed Napier in two cars, arriving at the Makahu Saddle car park at around 8.20am. There was… [Read More]
We break new, too-easy ground, but Ted supplies the drama
Makairo Track, Waewaepa Range, 11 May 2022 Banner Photo: Bury my Heart at Wounded Knees… The club broke new territory walking this track for the first time. The DoC reserve is a 45-minute drive south-west from Dannevirke and east of Pahiatua. The Makairo Track was once a road linking Kohinui to Coonoor. It was closed… [Read More]
Te Wae Wae tramp came with a tour guide and a history book
Te Wae Wae Station, Wednesday 27 April 2022 Banner Photo: Looking across the Te Hoe Valley. Te Hoe Hut (Private) down below With a full van, we headed north towards Kotemaori on Highway 2, turning off at Willow Flat Road and into Mokonui Road, a two-hour drive. Goats were found grazing the roadside (and running… [Read More]
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