It had been quite a number of years since I had done the Canon Point walkway. So when this walk appeared in the club schedule, I decided it was time I did it again and signed up to lead it. Early indications were that this was going to be a popular trip, however, in the … Read more
Yay, weekend! Flee from work, pack your backpack, don’t forget the communal dinner ingredients, and off you go to lonely landscapes and snow-covered tops, away from the constantly humming sound of city life. Debbie’s, Stephen’s, Steve’s, John’s and Weimin’s plan was to ascend Mt. Tappy, the highest peak of the Kaikouras whereas Mike, Antone, and … Read more
Rory: Well, after an exceptionally early 7am meeting at the train station, (I am used to 9am) introductions were made, bacon and egg English muffins were crammed into mouths and we were on our way with Paula only stalling the manual van a few times before getting to the destination. Rory: After about a 1.5 … Read more
Summary: 10h total walking (including breaks), from Catchpool to Mt Matthews, out down Mukamuka stream and to Wharekauhau, South Wairarapa. Would likely be a Medium weekend trip or Medium Fit day trip. Weather: Warm with broken overcast and strong/gale northerlies. Access: Start at Catchpool road end – we left our car there and retrieved it … Read more
Sharron Came, President Kia ora fellow trampers Spring has sprung! I know this because most days the weather is decidedly hormonal with sunshine, rain, wind and clouds all mixed together. The arrival of daylight saving enhances our ability to enjoy the mix. We have designed a similar level of variety with respect to the outdoor … Read more
Amanda Wells, Chief Guide Daylight saving has arrived, along with Spring’s patchy weather. It signals the time to start thinking about your summer ambitions, as well as any training needed to achieve them! I am trying to write this column quickly so that I can go out for a run and practise my own advice. … Read more
Saturday –Waiohine Gorge Roadend –Cone Hut-Tutuwai Hut We left the railway station at 8:30am on Saturday morning and drove to the Waiohine Gorge Roadend. We hit the track at about 10:45am by crossing the highest swing bridge in the Tararuas and took the left track that would take us through to Cone Hut. From there … Read more
I’d heard about the Mukamuka Munter from friends and read a bit about it on the website. It sounded hard and I’d always had an excuse for giving it a miss until 2012 when I found myself listed next to the race in the Spring Trip Schedule. Even then I wasn’t unduly worried thinking nobody … Read more
Originally we were supposed to be picking up the Moonlight Southern Crossing (FE) group on Sunday at midday-ish, but as that trip was called off we had a lot more freedom on departure times and return times. We left the station at a very reasonable 9am on Saturday morning, a nice change from the typical … Read more
At the Search and Rescue AGM on 30 August 2012, retiring member Ian Bunckenburg – ‘Buncks’ – received a long service award in recognition of his many years of service to search and rescue in the Wellington region. As well as his time spent on operations, Bunks has spent a considerable amount of time mentoring … Read more