Aorangi Crossing

Aorangi Crossing: A tramper’s tramp

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Date: 9th-11th September 2022.
Trip type: Tramp: Medium.
Location: Aorangi Forest Park.
Author: Emily.
Trampers: Natasha (leader), Emily, Anne, Cate, Amy, Elisabeth, Harry.

– “Not all fun is created equal: – Type 1 fun is enjoyable while it’s happening. Also known as, simply, fun.  – Type 2 fun is miserable while it’s happening, but fun in retrospect. – Type 3 fun is not fun at all. Not even in retrospect.”  – After the trip was canceled once, and … Read more

A tramp of two halves

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Date: 15-17 February 2019.
Trip type: Medium Tramping.
Location: Aorangi Crossing, Aorangi Forest Park.
Author: Cindy.
Trampers: Yen-fei (leader), Cindy (co-leader), Juan, George, Bethany, Helen, Holger, Huw, Raquel, Sumudu, Tracey, Jamie, Mike and Aimee.

Aorangi crossing

When the Aorangi Crossing has been on the schedule in the past it has attracted a handful of signups. This time however, there were two handfuls – in fact a round baker’s dozen of keen beans signed up. The reason for this, I believe, is simple – people love a challenge. The last club trip … Read more

The Ups and Downs of the Aorangi Crossing

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Date: 10-12th February 2017..
Trip type: Medium Tramp..
Location: Aorangi FP..
Author: Matt..
Trampers: Caryl, Matt, Mike, Rich, Weimin, Rich.

The trip was listed as a navigation trip to Pararaki Hut but as the logistics with the other groups made it possible, we took the opportunity to do the full Aorangi crossing from the Pinnacles down to Mangatoetoe. On Friday evening we headed across the hill and stopped at the Lake Ferry Hotel for dinner. … Read more