Piripiri Hut

Piripiri Hut: When a gamble pays off

Date: 20-22 February 2026.
Trip type: Nav (MF).
Location: Ruahine Forest Park.
Author: Anne.
Trampers: Anne (leader) and Tayla.

While we had originally hoped to packfloat down the Waiohine river, a stormy couple of days earlier in the week and light rain in the forecast meant that we had to turn our minds to Plan B in the Ruahines. After last minute sickness in the group, only Tayla and I pitched our tents at … Read more

Mid Pohangina-Ngamoko-Piripiri Loop

Date: December 2016.
Trip type: Medium Tramping.
Location: Western Ruahine.
Author: Bernie, Caryl, Michael, Maarten (group effort).
Trampers: Bernie, Caryl, Michael, Maarten.

The four of us left the Railway Station on a sunny Friday evening bound for the Pohangina Valley and the Ruahines. The good weather forecasted for the weekend and the free-flowing traffic along SH1 meant spirits were high in anticipation for a good weekend’s tramping even before Maarten announced he would be providing a breakfast … Read more