Otakaha Stream

A tale of two Aorangi Crossings – Aorangi Forest Park

Date: 22 - 24 November 2024.
Trip type: Tramp(M) and (MF) groups.
Location: Aorangi Forest Park.
Author: Lucy TD (medium group) and James W (medium-fit group).
Trampers: various.

We had an extraordinary number of sign-ups for the Aorangi Crossing trip, originally graded Medium, which was very encouraging to see. We were keen to accommodate as many trampers as possible, as the club had signed up to support the Federated Mountain Clubs (FMC) ‘Love our Huts’ campaign (unbeknown to those who had signed up). … Read more

Mangatoetoe Hut and Kawakawa Hut – Aorangi Forest Park

Date: 22 - 24 November 2024.
Trip type: Tramp(EM).
Location: Aorangi Forest Park.
Author: Matt D.
Trampers: Matt D (leader), Peter, Gina, Tony.

Friday: We met at 4 pm at Wellington Train Station in the carpark by platform 9. After a 2 1/2 hr drive we arrived at Aorangi crossing carpark, Cape Palliser road. It took an easy-paced 1 hr 10 min hike along Mangatoetoe Stream to reach Mangatoetoe Hut -just as the light started to fade. This … Read more