Te Puia Hut

Te Puia Lodge Tramp and Camp

Date: 3-6 June 2016 (Queen’s Birthday Weekend).
Trip type: Easy Tramp.
Location: Te Puia Track – Kaweka Ranges.
Author: TessaN.
Trampers: Richard (Leader), Andrea, Barbara, Grant, Katie, Kay, Lisa, Nicola, Rachael, Tessa.

The Te Puia Lodge area in the Kaweka Ranges is well known for more than just its stunning scenery; it is one of the few tracks in New Zealand where trampers can relax in spring-fed hot pools at the end of each day. With the winter chill beginning to set in and fine weather predicted, … Read more

Majestic Views and Hot Springs in the Kawekas

Date: 3rd - 6th June 2016..
Trip type: Medium.
Location: Kawekas.
Author: Nick.
Trampers: Rodger, Harry, Cara, Katherine, Elisabet, Nick..

Friday afternoon had arrived and it was the long weekend – that meant only one thing – off to explore the hills! I knew it would be a long drive after our 30min dinner break in Carterton but our group got off lightly as we were dropped off at road end just below Makahu Saddle Hut, … Read more