| Feb 2012 |
Sat 4th - Mon 6th (Trips) Wakelings - Otukota circuit Medium/Fit
There should a lot of variety on this trip in the western Ruahines. Best of summer tramping.
Chris Tuffley 359-2530
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| Jan 2012 |
Sun 29th (Trips) Awatere - Longview loop Medium
Longview has great views of the southern Hawkes Bay. A variety of open and bush travel.
Dave Grant 357-8269
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Sat 28th - Sun 29th (Trips) Toka Biv Medium
Visit the tops in the southern Ruahines.
Graham Peters 329-4722
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Thu 26th (Social) BBQ at the Esplanade All
Bring your own food & drink and meet from 6.00 pm.
Warren Wheeler 356-1998
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Sun 22nd (Trips) Beehive Creek Easy/Family
A local trip behind Pohangina village - get your feet a little damp, but bring the kids.
Duncan Hedderley 354-6905
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Sat 21st - Mon 23rd (Trips) Mid-Pohangina, Ngamoko Medium
Take full advantage of the long weekend and get well into the Ruahines.
Janet Wilson 329-4722
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Sat 14th - Sun 15th (Trips) Crow Hut Medium
Crow Hut is a few hours walk up the Kawhatau River from Kawhatau Base. There are many other routes, via the Hikurangi Range, being one. Lovely variety of travel.
Warren Wheeler 356-1998
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Thu 12th (Trips) Purity Hut and beyond Medium/Fit
In the western Ruahines, Purity Hut is at the bushline and beyond lies Mangaweka and the Hikurangi Range.
Warren Wheeler 356-1998
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Wed 11th - Thu 12th (Trips) Sunrise Hut Easy/Family
A lovely walk up through the bush to a great hut to look out over Hawkes Bay.
Doug Strachan 353-6526
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| Dec 2011 |
Sun 18th (Trips) Mangaturuturu Glacier Fit
Escape the Christmas rush and visit Ruapehu.
Warren Wheeler 356-1988
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Sat 17th - Sun 18th (Trips) Tongariro Weekend Mixed
Details to be advised. Watch the newsletter for details.
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Sun 11th (Trips) Holdsworth Loop Medium
A nice variety of travel in the eastern Tararuas while avoiding the tops.
Richard Lockett 323-0948
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Sat 10th - Sun 11th (Trips) Herepai Hut and Beyond Medium/Fit
On a fine weekend you cruise along the northern Tararua tops for miles.
Martin Lawrence 357-1695
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Sun 4th (Trips) Herepai Hut Medium
A cosy spot amonst the bush and not far from the bushline in the eastern Tararas
Malcolm Parker 357-5203
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Sat 3rd - Sun 4th (Trips) Waterfall Crreek Medium/Fit
Magic spot in the heart of the Ruahines. Various route options, talk to Chris.
Chris Tuffley 359-2530
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| Nov 2011 |
Sun 27th (Trips) Purity Hut Medium
Located at the bushline on the western Ruahines. If the sky is clear the walk can go to Wooden Peg or Iron Peg.
Peter Wiles 358-6894
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Sat 26th - Sun 27th (Trips) Pureora Forest Park Easy/Medium
Bring your mountain bike for this trip through the forest.
Richard Lockett 323-0948
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Sun 20th (Trips) Burn Hut Loop Medium
Walk betwen the middle and upper Mangahao dams via the tops.
Dave Grant 357-8269
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Sat 19th - Sun 20th (Trips) Kime Hut/Mt Hector Medium
From Otaki Forks, past Field Hut and onto the southern Tararua tops. Great spot on a fine day.
Woody Lee 357-2390
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Sun 13th (Trips) Ruapae Falls Easy/Medium
Located well into the bush behind Eketahuna and often linked in with a trip to Herepai.
Warren Wheeler 356-1998
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Sat 12th - Sun 13th (Trips) Arawau Bush camp Medium/Fit
Give Peter a ring to get the details of his trip.
Peter van Essen 355-9076
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Sun 6th (Trips) Moorcock-Longview Medium
Good views of Hawkes Bay are generally had on this trip on the eastern side of the Ruahines.
Dave Grant 357-8269
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Sat 5th - Sun 6th (Trips) Matiu-Somes Island All
This trip has had to be cancelled as the place is prior booked. Graham will come up with an alternative trip.
Graham Peters 329-4722
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| Oct 2011 |
Sun 30th (Trips) Makahika Easy/Medium
In from the upper Mangahao Road, the track takes one to a vantage point overlooking Levin and the Horowhenua.
Peter Wiles 358-6894
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Sat 29th - Sun 30th (Trips) Mitre Flats Hut Easy/Medium
A popular track and hut takes one through the bush west of Masterton into the Tararuas.
Jo O'Halloran 353-0300
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Mon 24th (Trips) Field Hut Medium
This a club classic in the Tararuas in from Otaki Forks. The open tops are a few minutes beyond the hut.
Duncan Hedderley 354-6905
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Sat 22nd - Mon 24th (Trips) Kaweka Range Medium
Spend the long weekend in the lovely Kaweka Ranges for some great tramping.
Tony Gates 357-7439
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Sun 16th (Trips) Mt Bruce explorer Easy/Medium
Explore the Mt Bruce reserve and its wildlife.
Martin Lawrence 357-1695
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Sat 15th (Trips) Tunipo Peak Medium
I will be taking a trip to the top of Tunipo. We will not be going too fast as there are stoat traps to check along the way.
Janet Wilson 329-4722
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Sat 8th - Sun 9th (Trips) Tongariro 12 Peaks Fit
Sounds like a complex little tour of the Tongariro area.
Mike Archer 027-687-8477
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Sat 8th - Sun 9th (Trips) Sayers Hut / Totara Flats Easy/Medium
We will go in via the Mangaterere Rd end so it is not a long tramp to the hut - should be approx 3 hours. Once there we can explore the area/visit Totara Flats hut etc. Return the same way on Sat. If some of you are keen to do a slightly longer tramp, we may be able to arrange a drop off/car swap at the Holdsworth Rd end, so you can come in via Totara Creek.
Janet Wilson 329-4722
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Sat 1st (Social) Living Legends Planting Day All
Why not spend a day ouside making a better place of the world!
Janet Wilson 329-4722
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Sat 1st - Sun 2nd (Trips) Ketatahi Explorer Medium/Fit
Explore the northern aspects of Tongariro - much to see here.
Warren Wheeler 356-1998
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| Sep 2011 |
Sat 24th - Sun 25th (Trips) Cone Hut Medium
Cone hut is well into the southern Tararuas.
Michael Allerby 323-8563
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Sun 18th (Trips) Te Atuaoparapara Fit
Plan for snow above Waipawa Saddle to Armstrong Saddle. Ice axe - yes, crampons maybe.
Warren Wheeler 356-1998
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Sat 17th - Sun 18th (Trips) Cow Creek Medium
This is a popular little hideaway in the southern Ruahines.
Richard Lockett 323-0948
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Sat 10th (Trips) Foxton Beach walk about Easy
Do some beach exploration. No great hills to struggle with!
Tina Bishop 355-5755
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Sat 10th - Sun 11th (Trips) Three Johns & Waterfall Creek Fit
Get into the central Ruahines over the tops if conditions permit, otherwise via Waipawa Saddle.
Derek Sharp 323-3028
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Sat 3rd (Trips) Ngauruhoe Medium/Technical
Bring your crampons and ice axe along and inspect the crater and stean vents on Ngauruhoe. Great views if clear!
Peter Chamberlain 356-5539
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Sat 3rd - Sun 4th (Trips) Ngamoko Hut Fit
Visit this less well known hut in the southern Ruahines.
Craig Allerby 323-7913
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| Aug 2011 |
Sun 28th (Trips) Takapari Road Medium
There are several ways of exploring Takapari Road in the southern Ruahines, ask Anja.
Anja Scholes 356-6454
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Sat 27th - Sun 28th (Trips) Mitre Medium/Fit
The highest spot in the Tararuas. A classic winter trip.
Warren Wheeler 356-1998
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Sat 27th (Training) Snowcraft 3 Instruction / technical
Snowcraft 3 may be held on either 27th or 28th depending on conditions. For details see the web site or ask Bruce.
Bruce van Brunt 328-4761
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Sun 21st (Trips) Pukerua - Plimmerton Medium
There are several interesting tracks along the coast just north of Wellington.
Anne Lawrence 357-1695
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Sat 20th (Trips) Ngamoko Hut Medium
Try a walk in the southern Ruahines.
Peter Darragh 353-0922
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Sun 14th (Trips) Waihohonu &/or Tama Easy or Medium/Fit
In from the Desert Road, a variety of day walks are possible depending on conditions and interest. Inspect the new Waihohonu hut.
Peter Wiles 358-6894
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Sat 13th - Sun 14th (Trips) Boundary Stream - Tutira All
Contact Anne for the details of this weekend trip.
Anne Lawrence 357-1695
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Sat 13th (Training) Snowcraft 2 Instruction / technical
Snowcraft 2 may be held on either 13th or 14th depending on conditions. See web site for details or contact Bruce.
Bruce van Brunt 328-4761
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Sun 7th (Trips) Rangi Loop Medium
A winter classic day walk onto the Ruahine tops. Check out some snow, or just visit Rangi Hut.
Tony Gates 357-7439
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Sat 6th (Trips) Hill 900 Easy
Ask Richard for his plan for this day trip.
Richard Lockett 323-0948
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| Jul 2011 |
Sun 31st (Trips) Kellys Special To be advised Easy/Medium
Watch the newsletter for details, or give Kelly a ring.
Kelly Buckle 357-9043
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Sat 30th - Sun 31st (Trips) Roaring Stag Lodge Easy/Medium
Depart 9:00 a.m. Saturday. Travel to the end of Mangatainoka Valley Rd. A short flat stretch followed by a steep climb up to the top of the spur that leads to Herepai, then it’s all down hill to Roaring Stag Lodge. Should be there early enough to do some exploring around the area. Back out Sunday morning.
Grant Christian 354-5843
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Sun 24th (Trips) Purity Hut Medium
Located at the bushline on the western side of the Ruahines, this can give extensive views to the west and offers potential to climb up to Wooden or Iron Peg.
Llew Prichard 358-2217
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Sat 23rd (Trips) The City Circular Easy
Something different here - a walk circumnavigating the city, using the walkways as much as possible. Could become abit of a cafe crawl. If you didn't feel up to the whole walk you could join in for part of it. Starting 8.30am at a point to be decided. Great trip if you don't normally explore the city walkways.
Janet Wilson 329-4722
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Sun 17th (Trips) Longview Hut Medium
Located on open ground high above Onga Onga giving extensive views of the Hawkes Bay, great spot for a winter hike.
Mick Leyland 358-3183
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Sat 16th - Sun 17th (Trips) Powell Hut Family
8:30am start. It’s a 1.5hr drive to the end of Mt Holdsworth Rd, in from Masterton. It normally takes about 3.5hrs up to Powell Hut, and is steep in places. We will probably take a couple of hours longer to get there as our 4yr old son and 5yr old daughter are coming too. The idea is to take our time and make it an overnight trip, so the kids get to play in the snow and experience sleeping in a hut. Options include building a snow kiwi or going to see the white Kiwi at Mt Bruce Wildlife Centre. A family trip, but kids need to be good walkers and have footwear etc suitable for snow.
Doug Strachan 353-6526
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Sat 9th (Trips) Sunrise Hut Easy
This is an easy and enjoyable walk to the hut located in the eastern Ruahine forest park. So come along to have a lovely winter day trip. Leaving Palmerston North at 7.45 am Saturday.
Woody Lee 357-2390
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Sat 9th - Sun 10th (Trips) Dundas Hut Fitness essential
If you want a serious winter trip then this might be a good place to start. Northern Tararuas. Route will depend on the conditions to talk to Lance.
Lance Gray 356-6454
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Sun 3rd (Trips) Hardings Park off track circuit Medium
Heading in via the Sledge track, we intend to deviate once
up to the mines, and head east picking up a rough route to
stream before rejoining the Sledge track.
Terry Crippen 027-643-3637
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Sat 2nd (Trips) Kapakapanui Medium
Four creek crossings and a steep grunt up to the bushline will ideally give us great views into the Tararua Hinterland of Waikanae, and maybe some snow to play with. Ideally, it's a good little medium exercise with possibly a cafe on the way back. Take a thermos for the picnic and leave Milverton Park at 7:30am.
Anja Scholz 356-6454
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