Cape Palliser

Mangatoetoe Hut – Aorangi Forest Park

Date: 16 - 17 August 2025.
Trip type: Tramp(E).
Location: Aorangi Forest Park.
Author: Nidean R.
Trampers: Bryan D (leader), Casey, India, Marlies, Nidean.

A crispy August morning, moon stunning in the sky. Saturday7am meet ups on platform 9 at Wellington Train Station. Dividing the gear up and getting ready to head off. Driving towards the rising of the sun across the bay, fog resting heavy on the road. Winding turns and beautiful views while crossing the Remutakas. A … Read more

Mangatoetoe Hut

Date: 15-17 Nov 2019.
Trip type: Tramp (E).
Location: Aorangi Forest Park.
Author: Richard.
Trampers: Richard, Joe, Jacqui, Clinton, Jane, Karen, Marina, Emma.

The trip in pictures What people thought of the trip Well organised and it provided a really good introduction to club trips. I gained some useful tips on the basics, like how to properly pour out of a billy when it’s full of boiling water! and what ongaonga looks like. I liked the scenery, the … Read more