Pinnacles Campsite

Aorangi Crossing: A tramper’s tramp

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Date: 9th-11th September 2022.
Trip type: Tramp: Medium.
Location: Aorangi Forest Park.
Author: Emily.
Trampers: Natasha (leader), Emily, Anne, Cate, Amy, Elisabeth, Harry.

– “Not all fun is created equal: – Type 1 fun is enjoyable while it’s happening. Also known as, simply, fun.  – Type 2 fun is miserable while it’s happening, but fun in retrospect. – Type 3 fun is not fun at all. Not even in retrospect.”  – After the trip was canceled once, and … Read more

(Aorangi Crossing) Turanganui River Return

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Date: 2-4 March 2018.
Trip type: Medium Tramping.
Location: Turanganui River, Aorangi Forest Park.
Author: Thomas.
Trampers: Uta (leader), Daniel, Erin, Bethany, Holger, Jennifer and Thomas.

The team assembled at Platform 9 ready for our drive over to the Pinnacles campsite. As this was my first tramp with the club I was a little confused by the selection of meeting place as I was under the impression we were driving and not catching a train. I thought it could have been … Read more