Dorset Ridge

Carkeek Ridge (and Carkeek Hut)

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Date: 5-7 March 2021.
Trip type: Fit tramp.
Location: Tararua Forest Park.
Author: Emily Shrosbree.
Trampers: Illona, Emily.

Descending Carkeek Ridge in the Tararua Range

I have been determinedly Tararua hut-bagging for a couple of years now, having realised I’d haphazardly visited about three quarters of them. Carkeek Hut is one of the most difficult to get to being right in the middle of the range with no DoC-maintained tracks to it. I was waiting for a good weather weekend … Read more

Mid-King Bivvy

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Date: 16-18 November 2018.
Trip type: Medium-Fit Tramping.
Location: Mid King Bivvy, Tararua Forest Park.
Author: Tony S.
Trampers: Maj-Britt (leader), Tony S, Holger, Beth, Ian, Megan B and Sam..

I had never been to Mid King Bivouac in the Tararua range so I signed up when Maj-Britt put this trip on the schedule. As a bonus the plan was to go to Dorset Ridge hut on the way. This is one of my favourite huts and it’s always worth a visit there. After the … Read more