Pukeatua

Pukeatua Track

Date: 16 April 2016.
Trip type: Easy-Medium day walk.
Location: Tararua Ranges.
Author: Ben and Caroline.
Trampers: Jared, Mike, Ben, Caroline and Garth (leader).

On Saturday 16th April the alarm went off at 5 am. In darkness we drove to meet the team at Wellington train station at 6 am for the train to Waikanae. Here we met fellow trampers Jared, Mike and team leader Garth. Unfortunately, one member of the team slept through the alarm so our group … Read more

Renata Hut via Pukeatua

Date: 4-6 May 2012.
Trip type: Medium Fit tramp.
Location: Tararua Forest Park.
Author: Marie Henderson.
Trampers: Illona Keenan, Kevin Cole, Megan Banks, Marie Henderson.

Renata Hut has loads of ambience. Ambience of a basic tin shed with some paint slapped on about 100 years ago with a collection of critters and the special indoor garden found in all continually damp locations. But I have never yet been sad to see it. All routes in I have taken so far … Read more