Omega Track

Southern Crossing – Tararua Forest Park (from Otaki Forks)

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Date: 10-12 Feb 2023.
Trip type: Tramp (M).
Location: Southern Crossing - Tararua Forest Park.
Author: Tracey.
Trampers: James W (leader), Tracey, Michael, Jozef.

Friday 10 February The Southern Crossing in the Tararuas has been on my to-do list for the last few years and when I saw it on the trip schedule for February, I did not hesitate to sign up for the walk. The plan was to have two groups of trampers do the Southern Crossing, with … Read more

Aborted Southern Crossing; Alpha Hut via Marchant Ridge. Return to Kaitoke via Omega Track and Tutuwai Hut

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Date: 11-12 February 2023.
Trip type: Tramp (M).
Location: Alpha Hut, Marchant Ridge, Tutuwai Hut - Tararua Forest Park.
Author: Daniel.
Trampers: Natasha (leader), Amy, Eoin, Daniel.

I have been keen to complete the Southern Crossing after visiting Kime Hut in the snow last year. We had two groups completing the Southern Crossing; one from Otaki Forks to Kaitoke starting Friday afternoon, the other from Kaitoke to Otaki Forks starting first thing Saturday morning. I liked the concept of an early start … Read more