Before we departed, Sally checked the weather forecast, and after discussing with the Chief Guide, made the proper choice to modify the trip. The weather was forecast to be cloudy, rainy and very windy, and generally miserable to hike in the claggy weather. Natasha had the idea to modify the route so that on Saturday, … Read more
Summary: Friday 12 April: Saturday 13 April: Sunday 14 April:
As is the tradition, we met at Wellington train station at 5pm, for a 5.15pm departure to Egmont National Park. We arrived at the Camphouse, our accommodation for the night, which is situated close to the Egmont National Park Visitor Centre (North Egmont)/ DOC office, at around 10.30pm. The Camphouse is located right beside the … Read more
This was my second time on the Pouakai Circuit. The last time I went, just over a year ago, the track was underwater and there was no mountain to be seen – the pictures in that trip report say it all. While I absolutely enjoyed that trip, I was hoping for much better weather. This … Read more