Carrington Ridge

Powell Hut – Tararua Forest Park

Date: 30 Sept - 1 Oct 2023.
Trip type: Tramp(EM).
Location: Tararua Forest Park.
Author: Emily S.
Trampers: Emily (leader) , Anne, Megan B, Lynsey and Zed.

This weekend was scheduled as an Alp 1 trip to Bounds Peak in the Raglan Ranges. It’s proving a very elusive objective, with a growing number of thwarted attempts over the past few years. The weather was definitely not good enough for alpine climbing, so we settled on an overnighter to Powell Hut, to play … Read more

Pig Flat Hut and the Remutaka Trig

Date: 3 June 2023.
Trip type: Day(M).
Location: Tararua Forest Park and Remutaka Hill .
Author: Anne.
Trampers: Anne (leader), Tony S, Greer, Paul.

My hopes to complete a circuit in the Kawekas over King’s Birthday weekend were compromised by the ongoing impacts of Cyclone Gabrielle. Without being able to confirm road access or track conditions, we were onto plan B: a delightful off-track adventure in a remote part of Whanganui National Park. However, with heavy rain in the … Read more