| Sat 10th June Rangi Hut Woody Lee 0210 444 552 This Saturday, take an easy walk up one of the most popular tracks in the Ruahines. From beech forest to the tussock tops, you will detour above a massive slip, tip toe over a wooden arch bridge and ponder a dip at a small waterfall along the way to the hut. Enjoy panoramic views to Mt Ruapehu and more. Depart Milverton Park at 8.00am. |
| Sat 10th June - Sun 11th June TBA If anyone wants to lead an overnight trip this weekend or a day trip on Sunday please phone Warren 06 356 1998. Keep an eye out for any trip details on our website. |
| Sat 17th June Wharite Peak Medium Richard Lockett 06 323 0948 Another Saturday trip, this time up to the tall transmission tower you can see north of the Te Apiti windfarm. The track starts at the Coppermine Roadend, north of Woodville, and involves a short detour up the stream to avoid a dropout (unless you are brave). Then it is a bit steep in places and a bit muddy too, but generally it is an underrated local walk, with rewarding views. Depart Milverton Park at 7.45am. |
| Sat 17th June - Sun 18th June Kiritaki Hut Medium Ernie Cook 027 303 1363 Travel to Kiritaki Hut from the No. 1 Line Road-end. Optional route out via Maharahara for more Scrabble points. Depart Milverton Park at 7:30 a.m. Contact Ernie no later than the Wednesday prior. |
| Sat 24th June - Sun 25th June Zzzz at Zekes Hut Easy Chris Tuffley 06 359 2530 An easy overnight trip to the cosy Zekes Hut in the Hihitahi Forest Sanctuary near Waiouru. |
| Sun 25th June Greens Road Easy Warren Wheeler 06 356 1998 An easy local walk along a scenic gravel road that is now closed to through traffic except bikes, horses and walkers. Includes bush and farmland, with views of the new windmills and a wide panorama from Kapiti to Ruapehu. Return the same way. Depart Milverton Park at 8.00am. |
| Sun 2nd July Billy Goat Creek Easy Verity Elder 021 260 1885 This variation on the Coppermine Loop Track involves going up through the farmland from Coppermine Roadend and dropping down the lovely Billy Goat Track. Return the same way with a short side detour to a lookout for lunch. Depart Milverton Park at 8.00am. |
| Sun 2nd July - Mon 3rd July TBA If anyone wants to lead an overnight trip this weekend or a day trip on Saturday please phone Warren 06 356 1998. Keep an eye out for any trip details on our website. |
| Sat 8th July - Sun 9th July Snowcraft 1 Instruction Dieter Stalmann 027 450 9460 Learn basic alpine skills on Mt Ruapehu. The first of our two Snowcraft weekends. See "Snowcraft" on our website for registration and other details. |
| Sun 9th July Maharahara Peak Medium Verity Elder 021 260 1885 From Opawe Road (just before the Highland Youth Camp) the track climbs first through farm land followed by forest before reaching leatherwood and the Maharahara Peak. Fun fact: the southern Ruahine Ranges has the largest, unbroken mass of leatherwood in New Zealand. Depart Milverton Park 7:30am. |
| Sat 15th July - Sun 16th July Matariki Weekend All Janet Wilson 06 329 4722 Our combined Mid-winter Celebration, to be held at Riversdale on the East Wairarapa Coast. Contact Janet early for more details. |
| Sat 22nd July - Sun 23rd July Snowcraft 2 Instruction Dieter Stalmann 027 450 9460 Climbing skills using ropes - our second weekend on My Ruapehu. See "Snowcraft" on our website for Registration and other details. |
| Sun 23rd July Toka Loop Medium Warren Wheeler 06 356 1998 A western Ruahine classic. Up Knights Track to Toka peak and and along the tops to look back down Shorts Track. Depart Milverton Park 7.30am. |
| Fri 28th July - Sun 30th July TBA Medium Ernie Cook 027 303 1363 Ernie has pencilled in this weekend for a trip that is yet to be decided. |
| Sun 30th July Colonial Knob Coastal Walk Easy-Medium Janet Wilson 06 329 4722 A nice winter walk along the coast near Wellington. |
| Sat 5th August - Sun 6th August Te Heu Heu - Ruapehu Summit Plateau FE/T Grant Christian 021 6921 117 Best Weather Day, Sat or Sun. From Whakapapa. A steady climb via Pinnacle Ridge to the top of Ruapehu's second highest point, climb to the nearby Tukino and descend into the summit plateau before returning via The Dome, Glacier Knob and the Whakapapa ski field. Could take a rope if participants want some practice. Please contact Grant no later than the weekend before. |
| Sat 19th August - Sun 20th August Pinnacle Ridge Ruapehu FE/T Grant Christian 021 117 6921 Best Weather Day(Sat or Sun). An attempt at traversing the Pinnacles north of the Whakapapa ski field. Rope skills required. Climb the Great Pinnacle, abseil down to the gap leading to the Second Pinnacle, climb the Second Pinnacle and then the First. A challenging but interesting climb. Please contact Grant no later than the weekend before. |
| Sat 2nd September - Sun 3rd September Ringatoto - Ruapehu FE/T Grant Christian 021 117 6921 Walk to Rangipo Hut Friday night. Climb to Ringatoto via East Ridge on Saturday & return to Rangipo Hut. Return to vehicles on Sunday morning. Rope skills required. Ropes may or may not be needed on some of the steeper slopes. Please contact Grant no later than the weekend before. |
| Sat 16th September - Sun 17th September Tahurangi - Ruapehu FE/T Grant Christian 021 117 6921 Best Weather Day (Sat or Sun). A straightforward climb via Turoa Skifield to the highest peak. Gets quite steep towards the top but ropes are not required. Please contact Grant no later than the weekend before. |
| Sat 16th September - Sun 17th September Iron Gates Hut Easy/Medium Janet Wilson 027 341 8945 This trip may go somewhere else as the Iron Gates Hut track is closed due to large slips. Access up the Oroua River is possible but would be weather dependent. Give Janet a call to discuss plans. |