Easy Tramping

Roaring Stag Hut

Date: 4-5 August 2018.
Trip type: Easy Tramping.
Location: Roaring Stag Hut, Tararua Forest Park.
Author: Beth.
Trampers: Rosanne (leader), Bart, Teresa, Alan, Brad, Nick, Cindy and Beth.

The eight of us met at 8am Saturday, many clasping coffees to assist with the early start. I’ve done plenty of tramping, but this was my second trip with the club, so I was looking forward to meeting other “easy” going trampers. As I’d hoped, the conversation flowed readily with everyone. Lots of rain was … Read more

A wet weekend for a first club trip

Date: 7-8 July 2018.
Trip type: Easy.
Location: Tutuwai Hut, Tararua Forest Park.
Author: Greg.
Trampers: Caryl (leader), Emma, Miranda, Josie, Catherine, Alice, Tom, John and Greg.

This was the first club trip for the 8 punters. Greg summarised his experience succinctly: “This weekend was a wet one! It started raining on the drive out to the Tararuas and continued intermittently throughout the trip. This tramp was an introduction to tramping for several attendees, which was exciting. We forded streams and squelched … Read more

Lake Peel and Balloon Hut

Date: 2-6 February 2018 (Waitangi weekend).
Trip type: Easy Tramping.
Location: Lake Peel and Balloon Hut, Kahurangi National Park.
Author: Jane L.
Trampers: Garth (leader), Carol, Jane and Phil.

After leaving the ferry at Picton on Friday evening, we drove to Rai Valley hoping to camp in one of two spots for free camping. Alas, by 10 pm both sites were chokka with vehicles. Available spaces were small and sloping, and puddles plentiful. So we backtracked to the DOC campsite at Pelorus Bridge where … Read more