Leon Kinvig Hut, Ruahine Forest Park, Saturday/Sunday 20/21 August 2022 Banner Photo: The view south-west from the ridgeline, with dramatic clouds Six trampers took to the road for the Apiti Track in reasonable weather. By 0830, it was boots on and off we went into a light rain. It soon cleared and we had dry… [Read More]
It’s a small world… with stunning long views
Longview Hut, Ruahine Forest Park, Sat 20 Aug 2022. Map BL36 Banner Photo: The route across to reach the Daphne Hut track through tussock With Sue Martin at the helm, we departed Park Island at 0700 hrs, headed for Maraekakaho where we collected Di and Barry. There was the usual banter in the van on the… [Read More]
Winter ills and chills begone! How we almost flew up to Sparrowhawk
Sparrowhawk bivvy, Ruahine Forest Park, Saturday 6 August 2022 Banner Photo: The view east, towards the Wakararas and beyond On a beautiful winter’s morning, eight set out in the van with expert driver John D at the helm. We saw lots of fat sheep looking as if they could have their lambs at any moment,… [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]
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]
We visit an historic rabbiter’s rest – and a funny bunny came too!
Shute’s Hut, from Comet Road-end, Northern Ruahine Ranges, Saturday 23 April 2022. Map: BK37 Banner Photo: The group, including Ricky (circled) We are back into tramping again, after many cancellations during March and early April due to heavy rainfall. With a full van, and an assurance from another club member that Comet Road was OK,… [Read More]
At last, Longview lives up to its name
Longview Hut, Rocky Knob, Ruahine FP, Saturday 9 April 2022 Map: BL36 Banner Photo: Rocky Knob When I went to write this report, I noticed in my files a story about a similar trip, written in March 2017. We’d had no views at all. I also distinctly remember the trip we did in August 2020… [Read More]
Stumbles and tumbles, but well worth the grunt
Smith Stream Hut, Ruahine FP, 26 February 2022 Map: BL36 Banner picture: Following the markers downstream We headed off from the Sunrise car park around 9am, on a beautiful warm day, all eager for the tramp ahead. From the one-kilometre stroll along a fence-line to the start of the track, you start ascending and the… [Read More]
Slow start but fast finish
Longview and the Daphne Track, Ruahine FP, Saturday 29 January 2020 Banner Photo: Looking back down to Kashmir Road With the cancellation of the Tararua weekend tramp (because Jumbo Hut was fully booked) there were 11 trampers keen to tackle the day tramp. This was from the Longview Hut car park up to the tops,… [Read More]
Hard work getting to Dead Dog Hut
Dead Dog Hut, Ruahine FP, Wednesday 19 January 2022 Banner Photo: Dead Dog Hut, in a splendid location above Big Hill Stream According to the reports on our website, the last time the club went to Dead Dog Hut was in November 2016. I came on that trip, and I remembered a relatively easy bush… [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]
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