Dobson Track

Dobson Loop Track

Date: Sunday 3 July 2022.
Trip type: Day Trip: Medium.
Location: Tararua Forest Park.
Author: Jacqui.
Trampers: Tony and Haydn.

The Dobson Loop Track is located in one of the most southern points of Tararua Forest Park. The great thing about this walk is you get a good day out walking in what feels like a remote and very scenic back country area yet it’s only a 30 minute drive from downtown Petone – so … Read more

Alpha Hut via Marchant Ridge

Date: 12-13 December 2020..
Trip type: Easy-Medium.
Location: Tararua Forest Park.
Author: Raquel.
Trampers: Caryl (leader), Sara, Hai, Jane and Raquel.

On the way to Alpha Hut

Alpha Hut was our plan B, as we could not make the Southern Crossing happen due to the closing of the Otaki Forks road.  We met on Saturday bright and early at 6:30am at the train station, before driving to Kaitoke carpark (Kiwi Road end). We left around 7:45am and started walking in the beautiful … Read more