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Round the Mountain Track – Tongariro National Park

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Date: 2-7 January 2024.
Trip type: Tramp(EM).
Location: Tongariro National Park.
Author: Tony.
Trampers:  Debbie (leader), Jo (Leader), Harry, Carolyn, Tony, Nicci, Wyatt, Archer, Toby .

Nine people signed up for the club’s New Year Round The Mountain – Ruapehu trip. The group featured a few people new to multi-day walks, a few new to the club, as well as some very experienced club members and trampers. The distance and demanding terrain mean that an excellent baseline fitness is a prerequisite, … Read more

Mitre Peak

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Date: 16-18 November 2018.
Trip type: Easy-Medium Tramping.
Location: Mitre Peak, Tararua Forest Park.
Author: Maarten.
Trampers: Simon, Meridith, Julia and Maarten (leader).

The EM and MF groups arrived at the Pines Road-end on Friday at 830pm and walked in to Mitre Flats Hut. The track was OK but there was lots of fallen trees which made the going a bit slower. We got to the hut at 11:30pm and tried to get a sleeping spot as quietly … Read more

Our perfect weather Lake Dive tramp

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Date: 21-23 September 2018.
Trip type: Easy-Medium Tramping.
Location: Lake Dive Hut, Egmont National Park.
Author: Anna.
Trampers: David (leader), Karen, Johana, Anna and Alan.

Staying the night at the Konini lodge we woke at 7am to crystal blue skies and glimpses of the mountain. After cooking up our breakfast at the lodge (facilities include stoves, plates, cups, glasses) we had a team photo outside the tourist centre. With time working in our favour we took a quick detour and … Read more