| Feb 2012 |
Sat 18th - Thu 19th Waterfall Hut Medium/Fit
Waterfall Hut is right in the centre of the Ruahines in beautiful mountain beech forest. The route will be from the eastern side.
Peter Darragh 353-0922
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Sun 19th Iron Gates Gorge Medium
Located part way up the Oroua valley in the southern Ruahines, this might be good for a swim or two in the river.
Warren Wheeler 356-1998
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Sat 25th Atiwhakatu Valley Easy/Family
The Atiwhakatu Valley is in the eastern Tararuas. Enjoy a nice walk.
Janet Maessen 353-0922
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Sat 25th - Sun 26th Keretaki Hut Medium
Located in the SE Ruahines, this hut offers some varied tramping and a nice lookout.
Richard Lockett 323-0948
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| Mar 2012 |
Sat 3rd - Sun 4th Upper Makaroro Hut Medium/Fit
Great summer tramping in the NE Ruahines. Swims and fishing options here.
Craig Allerby 323-7913
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Sun 4th Rangi Hut Day Trip Easy/Medium
A favourite to PNTMC's favourite hut.
Woody Lee 357-2390
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Sat 10th - Sun 11th Full length Pohangina Medium/Fit
A great mix of travel on this summer trip in the Ruahines. Think - several swims along the way to cool off.
Warren Wheeler 356-1998
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Sun 11th North Ruapehu lava fields Medium
Explre the lava fields and seagull colony on the lower northern slopes of Ruapehu on this round trip.
Peter Wiles 358-6894
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Sat 17th - Sun 18th McKinnon Hut Medium
Visit the Hikurangi Range and the Kawhatau River on this Ruahines trip.
Michael Allerby 323-8563
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Sat 17th Tongariro South Ridge Medium
Have an easy scramble and explore the various craters that make up Tongariro.
Bruce van Brunt 328-4761
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Sat 24th - Sun 25th Pourangaki Hut Medium/Fit
Pourangaki Hut is a handy spot to visit on various routes through the western Ruahines.
Janet Wilson 329-4722
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Sun 25th Centre Creek Medium
In the centre of the Ruahines. Often accessed from the Tamaki Stream.
Warren Wheeler 356-1998
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Sat 31st - Sun 1st Arete (Forks) Hut Medium/Fit
Time for a Tararuas trip in behind the Blue Range from the Wairarapa side.
Grant Christian 354-5843
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Sat 31st Coppermine Creek Easy
Tucked in behind Woodville for a short walk through the bush and perhaps coffee/lunch at a cafe?
Janet Maessen 353-0922
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| Apr 2012 |
Fri 6th - Mon 9th Ruahine Corner Medium
There is much interesting country in the NE Ruahines in and around Ruahine Corner. Spend Easter exploring some of it.
Warren Wheeler 356-1998
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Sat 14th - Sun 15th Daphne - Howletts Medium
Howletts hut gives a wonderful outlook over the Hawkes Bay and the Ruahines
Martin Lawrence 357-1695
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Sun 15th Waipawa Chalet loop Easy/Medium
Start off on the Sunrise track, visit the Chalet and back down the river.
Peter Wiles 358-6894
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Sat 21st - Sun 22nd Ruahine Colenso crossing Medium/Fit
A classic trip in the Ruahines with a variety of travel.
Peter van Essen 355-9076
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Sun 22nd North Ohau Hut Medium
The Ohau is a pleasant valley to wander through in the western Tararuas.
Richard Lockett 323-0948
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Wed 25th Diggers Hut Medium
Spend ANZAC Day in the outdoors in the SW Ruahines. A round trip is possible for a visit to Diggers.
Warren Wheeler 356-1998
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Sat 28th - Sun 29th Kelly Knight Hut Easy
Kelly Knight hut is part-way up the Pourangaki Valley in the western Ruahines.
Llew Prichard 358-2217
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Sun 29th Farm walk Medium
Explore some of the interesting hill country near Taihape.
Malcolm Leary 06-327-7825
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| May 2012 |
Sat 5th - Sun 6th Maropea Forks Medium/Fit
Maropea Forks is in the NW Ruahines and offers a variety of tramping of bush, river and tops.
Anne Lawrence 357-1695
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Sun 6th A-Frame - Stanfield Hut loop Medium
A variety of travel in and above the Tamaki catchment north of Woodville.
Peter Wiles 358-6894
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Sat 12th - Sun 13th Leon Kinvig Hut Medium
Experience the Pohangina Valley in the southern Ruahines.
Richard Lockett 323-0948
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Sun 13th Punga Hut Tokamaru Easy/Medium
A little rustic gem hidden in the northern Tararuas.
Tony Gates 357-7439
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Sat 19th - Sun 20th Cattle Creek - Mid-Pohangina Medium
Explore another section of the Pohangina Valley in the southern Ruahines.
Dave Grant 357-8269
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Sun 20th Umutoi Stream exploring Medium
Close to town but off the beaten track in the SW Ruahines.
Graham Peters 329-4722
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Sat 26th - Sun 27th The Beaumont trip TBA
Give the Beaumonts a ring for details.
Geoff & Rochelle Beaumont 354-4929
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Sun 27th Tunipo Peak Medium
One of the handy high points in the southern Ruahines.
Martin Lawrence 357-1695
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| Jun 2012 |
Sat 2nd - Mon 4th Coastal Taranaki Medium
Talk to Janet for details of this long weekend Taranaki trip.
Janet Wilson 329-4722
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Mon 4th Manawatu Gorge Walk Easy
Close to town and cafes, you will be spoilt for choice.
Duncan Hedderley 354-6905
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Sat 9th - Sun 10th Otukota Hut Medium
Another hut to check out in the western Ruahines.
Warren Wheeler 356-1998
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Sun 10th Longview Hut Medium
Longview gives a commanding view of southern Hawkes Bay.
Malcolm Parker 357-5203
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Sat 16th - Sun 17th Irongates Hut Medium
Part of the objective of the trip will be to tend the stoat traps in the Oroua Valley in the SW Ruahines.
Janet Wilson 329-4722
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Sun 17th Stanfield Hut Easy
The track via Holmes Ridge gives good access to the upper Tamaki Stream and the hut.
Tony Gates 357-7439
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Sat 23rd Rangipo Scramble Medium
Investigate Ruapehu in early winter with Terry.
Terry Crippen 356-3588
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Sun 24th Pohangina Walkways Easy/Medium
If the vast depths of the mighty Pohangina are too much then try an easy alternative to get the flavour of this Ruahine valley.
Kathy Corner 356-8186
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