Family

Summer Nights in the Orongorongos

Date: January 2022.
Trip type: Tramp: Family.
Location: Orongorongos, Remutaka Forest Park.
Author: Amelia W.
Trampers: 25 Parents and Kids (aged 11mo to 10 years).

The last Friday of the school holidays was the closest the group could get to a Friday night at Turere Lodge, so we grabbed it. And we absolutely hit gold with the weather! Unlike friends who were in there in the 10 days before us, we had golden sunshine and light breezes all weekend – … Read more

WTMC Families Paua Hut

Date: 28-29 July 2018.
Trip type: Family.
Location: Paua Hut, Remutaka Forest Park.
Author: Barry.
Trampers: Punters: Ollie (12), Akio (12), Luca (6), Avinesh (6); Porters: Barry (leader and scribe), Carolyn, Caroline.

The normal week is pretty busy with school, sports, friends and jobs. Organising the kids for an overnight tramp just adds on top of everything. All of a sudden, the shoes and the fleece were too small and need replacing, and wearing Dad’s old gear isn’t cool anymore. Finally two funerals on the Friday for … Read more