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Tutuwai Hut – Tararua Forest Park

Date: 17 - 18 May 2025.
Trip type: Tramp(EM).
Location: Tararua Forest Park.
Author: Bryan D.
Trampers: Brie S, Callum B-L, Glen E, Jo L (leader) and Bryan D (leader).

This trip was organised a bit late in the piece, after we were unable to secure enough bunks at Jumbo Hut (where we had originally planned to go). SaturdayWe travelled in the club van with another group from the tramping club who were heading to Jumbo Hut – departing from Wellington Train Station at 7am. … Read more

Not Alpha Hut – changing plans in the changeable Tararuas

Date: 31 Aug - 1 Sept 2024.
Trip type: Tramp(M).
Location: Tararua Forest Park.
Author: Michael M.
Trampers: Sara (leader), Zaw, Tracy, Michael.

Plan A was an overnight loop to Alpha Hut – starting at Kaitoke road end: taking Marchant Ridge to Alpha Hut and then returning via the Omega Track (with the return involving fording the Tauwharenikau River [formerly called the “Tauherenikau” River] and taking the track on the true left of the River back to the … Read more