Bridge peak

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

Southern Crossing

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Date: 27-29 October 2017.
Trip type: Solid Medium Tramping.
Location: Tararua Forest Park.
Author: Ross W.
Trampers: Ross W (co-leader), Sumudu (co-leader), Henry, Fons, Zac, Holger, Bethany, Jayne, Yen-Fei and Aimee.

(Featured image: Sumudu) This one had been on the to-do list for a while, and after chatting with my workmate and fellow WTMC member Sumudu, we decided to co-lead a trip together over the Tararua Southern Crossing. After chatting to the chief guide, the trip was added to the Sep 17 – Feb 18 Trip … Read more

Southern Main range

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Date: 21-23 March 2014.
Trip type: Fit.
Location: Tararuas.
Author: Alistair Young.
Trampers: Mike McGavin (photographer), Andy McDonagh, Shay Bendall, Alistair Young (leader).

It had been five years since I’d last been to Maungahuka, so I signed up to lead the southern main range, a physically demanding trip which takes you across the tops between Bridge peak and Crawford. Friday night: Tramped to Field hut. Saturday: We arose with some hunters at 5:30 am and were away by … Read more