Boyd-Wilson Knob

Maungahuka Hut and marshmallows in the rain – Tararua Forest Park

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Date: 7-9 July 2023.
Trip type: Tramp(MF).
Location: Tararua Forest Park.
Author: Megan S.
Trampers: Sam (trip leader), Megan, Stuart, Ellarose, Hugo.

The forecast for the weekend was pretty uninviting – gale force winds on Saturday with increasing rain throughout Sunday. The low on Saturday night was forecast to be -3°C at Kime Hut. I figured there was no way we would be going ahead with our planned route along the tops. In fact I was so … Read more

Tararua Peaks Circuit – Tararua Forest Park

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Date: 24-26 April 2023.
Trip type: Tramp(MF).
Location: Tararua Forest Park.
Author: Monique B.
Trampers: Monique B (leader), Alistair, Elizabeth, Daniel.

Day 1: Shields Flat car park to Field Hut Weather: Humid and no windDOC travel time: 1-3 hrs from Otaki Forks plus 45mins from Shields Flat carparkElapsed Time: 3.38hrs, Time moving: 3.09hrs. Distance: 10.51km, Ascent: 744m, Descent: 158mThe trip was planned for a 4-day Anzac break so that a leisurely pace could be taken around … Read more