Ngamoko Range

Top Gorge Hut – Ruahine Range

Date: 20 - 22 June 2025.
Trip type: MF tramp.
Location: Ruahine Forest Park.
Author: Sarah Fisher.
Trampers: Anne, Lynsey and Sarah.

Top Gorge Hut Ruahine Forest Park

Top Gorge Hut – Ruahine Range A two-day hike to the seldom visited Top Gorge Hut in the Ruahine Range, including a route map. Top Gorge Hut is right in the middle of the Ruahine Range and doesn’t get many visitors because it’s not really on the route to anywhere in particular. Anne was very … Read more

Leon Kinvig Hut Ruahine Traverse – Ruahine Forest Park

Date: 23 - 25 May 2025.
Trip type: Tramp(MF).
Location: Ruahine Forest Park.
Author: James W, Tiffany.
Trampers: Tiffany (west to east leader), Ellis, Josh, Jess, James D, James H, James W (east to west leader).

The plan for this weekend was concocted because we were unable to access Ruahine Forest Park from Mangakukeke Road end. Anne de Ferron suggested an inspired alternative: a traverse via the newly relocated Leon Kinvig Hut. This idea would allow enable two Medium Fit (MF) club groups to do a key swap and enjoy excellent … Read more