Mount Ruapehu

Whakapapa Day walks – Tongariro National Park

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Date: 27-29 October 2023.
Trip type: Day trips (EM and M).
Location: Tongariro National Park.
Author: Jane L.
Trampers: David (co-leader), Jane (co-leader), Karen, Kat, Matthew, Monique, Petr, Rory, Sarah.

A very light sprinkling of snow fell as we arrived at the WTMC lodge at Iwikau Village, Mount Ruapehu, on Friday night. And some of it was still apparent first thing in the morning, though disappearing rapidly once hit by the sun: a brilliantly clear start to a calm and sunny weekend. After breakfast we … Read more

Tongariro Northern Circuit – Tongariro National Park

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Date: 3-5 March 2023.
Trip type: Tramp (MF).
Location: Tongariro Northern Circuit - Tongariro National Park.
Author: Lynsey.
Trampers: Tash (leader), Lynsey, Dan, Amy, Tracy.

Not a great walk, but an epic one! You know you are up for an incredible weekend when you have a smooth drive out from Wellington, enjoy a primo kebab a la Bulls (OMG those chips and Iskenders), and instantly connect with a bunch of awesome people from the get-go! This weekend was no exception. … Read more

Te Heuheu with a pack of dinosaurs

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Date: 8 October 2022.
Trip type: Alp1: Private trip.
Location: Te Heuheu, Mt Ruapehu.
Author: Sarah.
Trampers: Tony G, Aimee, Jamie & Sarah.

“Strength doesn’t come from what you can do. It comes from overcoming the things you once thought you couldn’t.” This quote came to my mind as I approached the summit of Te Heuheu via Pinnacle Ridge, something I never dreamed I would be doing.  I was once again chasing dinosaurs up the mountain on a … Read more

A Summer Weekend at the WTMC Lodge

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Date: 26-28 January 2018.
Trip type: Tramp, MTB.
Location: WTMC Lodge, Tongariro National Park.
Author: Emily, Byron.
Trampers: Emily (Tramp Leader), Mark, Natasha, Tony, Jan, Byron, Bryce, Mark, Jamie, Michael (MTB Leader).

Journey prep at the station after work on Friday involved us fitting five bikes, eight people and eight packs into and onto the van. The jigsaw came together well with people generally strapped in seats and bikes generally strapped to the bike rack so we had a comfortable if slow journey up to the lodge … Read more

Ruapehu Summits from the Lodge

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Date: 22-24 September 2017.
Trip type: Alpine 1 PLUS Fit.
Location: Mount Ruapehu, Tongariro National Park.
Author: Henry.
Trampers: Emily, Jessie, Graeme, Gareth, Nick B, Elisabet, Tina, Nick H, Mike, Henry (leader).

INTRODUCTION The purpose of running the trip as an Alp1 “PLUS” was to give experienced Alp1-level members a chance to try something with a bit more exposure, and maybe needing the occasional rope to make crossing certain features safer. This proved to be a very popular proposal, and despite this being a Fit trip I … Read more