Otaki Forks Road Slip

Ōtaki Forks temporary walking access, and Ōtaki Forks Road reinstatement

Ōtaki Forks temporary walking access, and Ōtaki Forks Road reinstatement A guide to DOC’s Emergency Access Track that provides a walking track to Ōtaki Forks bypassing the slip at Blue Bluff that has closed the road, and a photo story of the Otaki Forks Road reinstatement at Blue Bluff. Update 9 July 2025   DOC … Read more

Snowy crossing, goblin sunsets and a once in a lifetime Aurora

Date: 10-12 May 2024.
Trip type: Tramp(MF).
Location: Tararua Forest Park.
Author: Lynsey .
Trampers: Lynsey (lead), Sarah H, Josh, Eoin .

You would be forgiven for thinking this is simply a well-trodden run-of-the-mill loop in the Tararuas – the usual open tops, goblin bush and cute huts. This loop is fantastic and has a bit of everything, but this weekend it was spectacular. There was a dusting of snow on the tops, which made going over … Read more