Mackintosh Hut

Mackintosh Hut – Kaweka Forest Park

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Date: 28-30 June 2024 (Matariki Weekend).
Trip type: Tramp(EM).
Location: Kaweka Forest Park.
Author: David.
Trampers: Maj-Britt (leader), David, Jane, Harry, Rory.

A club trip to Lewis Pass in Canterbury was initially scheduled for Matariki Weekend. That changed on 21 June, when the ferry, Aratere, ran aground – so our sailing to Picton was cancelled and we were unable to secure another booking at a suitable time. We scouted around for other trip ideas for the weekend … Read more

Kaweka Forest Park – Bush bashing on marked tracks

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Date: 3-5 October 2016.
Trip type: Private (non WTMC..... yes, feel free to send you're own exploits in!).
Location: Kaweka Forest Park.
Author: Heather.
Trampers: Heather and Nev.

If the weather were on our side, we were looking to do a big semi-circuit anti-clockwise tramp.  From Ballard Hut to Kiwi Mouth Hut via Venison Top and Manson, around to Mackintosh Spur via Kiwi Saddle, down Mackintosh, across Matauria Ridge returning to the Makahu Saddle carpark.  But we (party of two) learnt ahead of … Read more