Hapuku Hut

Mt Fyffe – Hapuku Hut loop – Seaward Kaikoura Range

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Date: 1-3 March 2024.
Trip type: Tramp(M).
Location: Seaward Kaikoura Range.
Author: Daniel M.
Trampers: Sara, Daniel, Sally, Hannah, Josh.

Day 1 Our group gathered at the Railway Station at 2.30pm and, along with Jane’s group, jumped in the club van to catch a 4pm ferry to Picton. The sailing was smooth and pleasant. We drove south from Picton, with lovely views of valleys as the sun set, until we arrived at the Kaikoura Top … Read more

Mt Uwerau yes, Mt Manakau no (again)

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Date: 11-14 July 2019.
Trip type: Alp2 Fit.
Location: Hapuku Valley, Kaikoura.
Author: Nick.
Trampers: Nick (leader), Elisabet, Tereza, Gareth.

Descending Mt Uwerau

In June 2018 we attempted to climb Mt Manakau, the highest peak in the Seaward Kaikouras. We turned around at ~1500m on the Surveyor Spur as the snow conditions were slowing us down considerably and the weather was showing no signs of improving. After the weather conditions for the Southern Alps were forecast to be … Read more

Manakau ~ Uwerau Traverse (well, some of it anyway)

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Date: 1-3 June 2018.
Trip type: Alp 1 Fit.
Location: Hapuku Valley, Seaward Kaikouras.
Author: Nick H.
Trampers: Nick H (leader), Elisabet, Gareth, Stuart, Megan.

This time last year, almost to the day, I stood on the summit of Mt Tapuae-o-Uenuku, and one of the few prominent sights staring back was the peak of one of its tallest partners Mt Manakau, the highest point in the Seaward Kaikouras. I resolved that next year I’d try to tackle it on the … Read more