cascade hut

Cascade Hut via Hinemaiaia Track – Kaimanawa Forest Park

Date: 21-23 June 2024.
Trip type: Tramp(EM).
Location: Kaimanawa Forest Park.
Author: Lia.
Trampers: Sara (leader), Karen, Molly, Jordan, Micheal, Jeremy, and Lia.

Snow on Ruapehu!Our journey began with a scenic drive on Desert Road – with a radiant full moon and snow was glittering on the peaks of Mount Ngauruhoe and Mount Ruapehu. Being the shortest day of the year (June 21), not many people were out tramping. After a skilled late-night drive through winding roads and … Read more

Kaweka Kaimanawa Traverse

Date: 26-31 October 2019.
Trip type: Medium-Fit .
Location: Kaimanawa Forest Park and Kaweka Forest Park.
Author: Aimee.
Trampers: Sarah and Marie (co-leaders), Aimee, Emily, Megan B, Ian, Craig and Illona.

Are we on the right track? Our journey began with a traffic jam at Kaimanawa Road end. Being Labour Weekend, every man and his dog (literally – we were joined by a gorgeous kelpie) was out tramping. After a skillful 100 point turn, our shuttle driver deposited us at the beginning of the Umukarikari track. … Read more