Catchpool Valley

Ōrongorongo South Saddle – Remutaka Forest Park

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Date: 18-19 November 2023.
Trip type: Tramp(M).
Location: Remutaka Forest Park.
Author: Mathew D.
Trampers: Mathew D (leader), Noel, Angie.

A relaxed start and some questionable navigation lead us to the Ōrongorongo Station carpark at 9:30am. We left a car there, drove to the Catchpool Valley carpark, and were walking by 10am. In no time at all we were heading up the Ōrongorongo Valley. A vague attempt was made to keep boots dry on the … Read more

Papatahi Crossing

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Date: 24-25 March 2018.
Trip type: Medium Tramping.
Location: Papatahi Crossing, Remutaka Forest Park.
Author: Tony S.
Trampers: Uta (leader), Tony S, Erika and Kate.

I spotted the Papatahi Crossing tramp on the schedule and signed up straight away. I’d always been keen to do this crossing but had never quite got around to it. The crossing is a good chance to explore a more isolated corner of the Remutaka Forest Park, visit a hut and also to get to … Read more