Macintosh Hut, Kaweka FP, Saturday 15 January, 2022. Map: BJ37 Banner Photo: The slip (very old) that must be crossed shortly after the bridge crossing Campbell, Michele, Su and Di set off from Park Island for a short tramp to stretch the leg muscles after the Christmas break. The weather was cool at Napier and… [Read More]
The hills are alive with birds, bees, butterflies, bunnies – and a snoozing sheep
Middle Hill, Whetu, Makino Hut, Kaweka FP, Wednesday 8 December 2021. Map: BJ37 Banner montage: What we saw, L to R, Spotted Orchid, fungi, Celmesia (Mountain Daisy) It was a beautiful day and very hot, although we had a little rain on the windscreen on the way in. The team comprised of five; three went… [Read More]
It’s an ill wind that blows us to a (possible) new route
North Kaweka, Unknown spur to Kaweka Flats track, Kaweka FP, Saturday 4 December 2021 Map: BJ37 Banner Photo: Unknown Spur, and Pinnacle Spur seen from Dominie Biv With November having been a very unpredictable weather month, this continued into December. The forecast was for a cloudy day with light winds. Just in case, three of… [Read More]
Moody mists and bright sunshine: The lows and highs of Te Iringa
Te Iringa – Roberts Hut, Kaweka FP, Wednesday 24 November 2021 Banner Photo: Roberts Hut, looking in need of some TLC With permission from Helisika (the leaseholders) and our access fee paid, the vanload of ten eager trampers headed down the Gentle Anne Road, excited about what the Te Iringa – Roberts Hut tramp would… [Read More]
The river crossings were welcomed this time
Waikamaka Hut, Ruahine FP, Saturday 20 November 2021 Banner Photo: Cooling off in the Waipawa River Why Waikamaka Hut? Because it has been some time since we last tramped to this hut, which is owned by the Heretaunga club, and it’s Spring – which is an ideal time to get your feet wet. Eight trampers,… [Read More]
Whirinaki wonderland
Whirinaki FP, Wednesday 10 November 2021 After about a week of poor weather, finally it was a nice-looking day for the large group of 17 trampers keen to get into the Whirinaki area once again. It was also the first chance we have had to enter the Whirinaki Forest for a year or two as… [Read More]
Wilding Pines less 1000
The Lakes area, Kuripapango, Kaweka FP. Tuesday 9 November 2021 The pioneer Kuripaponga wilding pine group had a great day up at The Lakes on Tuesday 9 November. DoC’s Alan Lee gave everyone some thorough training and information – and the Pine Patrol is raring to go! Our group of ten reckon they nailed about… [Read More]
A game of cat and mouse
Kiwi Saddle Hut, Castle Camp, Kaiarahi Circuit, Kaweka FP, Wednesday 27 October 2021. Map: BJ37 Banner Photo: The view west from Kaiarahi It was a mild spring morning with some cloud lurking as our group of 12 arrived at the Lakes car park. While the majority were preparing to head off, with a bit of… [Read More]
Revisiting the Manawatu Gorge, an old and friendly favourite
Manawatu Gorge, Wednesday 14 October 2021 Banner Photo: The wind turbines in full whirling order A van and carload headed for the Manawatu Gorge on a very windy day. It was extremely cold when we reached Woodville for a pit stop and to pick up Sue T. Kelvin drove us to the Ashhurst end of… [Read More]
Bubbles and chocolate top off a great day
47th Anniversary tramp to Kaweka J, Kaweka FP, Saturday 9 October 2021. Map: BJ37 Banner Photo: Celebration at the memorial cairn A group of 15 eager trampers set out from the Makahu Saddle, Kaweka Road car park for the 7.5km ascent of Kaweka J – the highest point in the Kaweka range (elevation 1724 m),… [Read More]
All smiles at Sunrise, but the serious snow was out of reach
Sunrise Hut,Ruahine FP, Wednesday 29 September 2021 After few days of miserable weather, the day looked very promising, with clear blue skies in Napier. This being only the second trip since lockdown meant a large turnout of 19 trampers, raring to go on the relatively easy Sunrise Track. Excitement mounted on the way to our… [Read More]
Tramp organisers bear a heavy burden (unless they find someone to carry it)
Kiwi Saddle Hut, 25 September, and Studholme Saddle Hut 25-26 September, Kaweka FP, Map: BJ37 Combined report by Bruce and Colin The trip list showed two tramps: the Saturday day out to Kiwi Saddle Hut and the overnighter to Studholme Hut – advertised with all the marketing appeal of “this is a small, cold 4-bunk… [Read More]
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