Jordan Stream

Te ao Whekere and the discovery of the Sarahsaurus 🦕

Date: 22-24 October 2022.
Trip type: Alp1.
Location: Seaward Kaikoura Range.
Author: Sarah Fisher.
Trampers: Tony G, Matt C, Emily S, Megan B, Sarah F.

Te ao Whekere and the discovery of the Sarahsaurus 🦕 An ascent of Te Ao Whekere in the Seaward Kaikoura Range, and the amazing sighting of what appeared to be a dinosaur sunning itself on a cliff face. ‘Kea. Kea’. Much to my surprise I was now staring up at two noisy kea calling out … Read more

Te Ao Whekere Reconaissance

Date: 23-25 October (Labour Weekend).
Trip type: Medium-Fit .
Location: Te Ao Whekere, Seaward Kaikoura Range.
Author: Aimee.
Trampers: Emily, Flo, Ashim, Ian, James, Tony and Aimee.

Sometimes trips I lead are a bit chaotic. This one was no exception! High winds forecast for the Sunday afternoon ruled out camping anywhere along the ridge, so our crazy plan was to summit Te Ao Whekere and return in one VERY long day. After a booking fail (my fault) with the ferry, we ended … Read more