Kings Creek Hut

A Wangapeka Wander to Kiwi Saddle

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Date: 2-5th June 2017 (Queen's Birthday).
Trip type: Easy-Medium Tramp (more easy than medium).
Location: Kahurangi (Wangapeka Track).
Author: Mike M.
Trampers: Richard (leader), Aimee, Antonia, Catherine, David, Gareth, Helen, Jue, Mike, Shauna.

As part of the WTMC mass migration to the South Island that took place on Queens Birthday weekend 2017 (35 from the Club on the ferry), the ‘easy-medium’ group was set to hike to Kiwi Saddle Hut and beyond in the Wangapeka valley region of Kahurangi National Park. One thing the ferry allows for is … Read more

Mix and Mingle with Bush Lawyer Crumble

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Date: 4-7 June 2010 (Queens Birthday).
Trip type: Medium Fit tramp and Fit Tramp.
Location: Tasman.
Author: Jenny Cossey.
Trampers: Jenny, Illona, Sam, Richard, Gary.

There were three, or maybe four, punters signed up for the Mt Luna fit trip. At the last moment two punters signed up for the med–fit trip. Hence the fit group heading over Luna divided back into a fit and med-fit party, who then re-molded together as one group made up of two separate groups, … Read more