Butcher Saddle

Otaki and Ohau bush-bash – Tararua Forest Park

Date: 12-14 Jan 2024.
Trip type: Tramp(MF).
Location: Tararua Forest Park.
Author: Daniel M.
Trampers: Daniel M, Monique B.

Day 1: Friday 12 January – Poads Road to Waiopehu HutThis trip was planned as a Medium-Fit trip in and out of Mid Otaki Hut via Poads Road. However, when it became clear a few other people couldn’t make the trip, and Mon and I wanted to visit South and North Ohau Huts as well, … Read more

Te Matawai Hut – Tararua Forest Park

Date: 19-20 August 2023.
Trip type: Tramp(M).
Location: Tararua Forest Park.
Author: Illona K.
Trampers: Peter J (leader), Jessie, Thomas A, Calum S, Jeanna, Heather H, Illona K .

This was my first club trip in a couple of years. I loved some of the changes and enjoyed how some things stayed the same. One change was I had never been on a trip before where on Saturday morning we stopped for baked goods and coffee – the goat curry pie was a winner. … Read more