Pukeatua track

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

The Chocolate Packhorse

Date: 29-30 November 2014.
Trip type: MF Navigational Tramp.
Location: Tararuas - Otaki Forks (Kapakapanui & Renata).
Author: Sarah Fisher.
Trampers: Amanda Wells (trip leader), Emily Shrosbree, Jessie Go, Maarten Ruiter, Sarah Fisher & Shay Bendall.

After a dismal forecast predicted for the weekend, our trip was changed to plan B which avoided swims in the Eastern Hutt river that had been part of plan A. Saturday saw a 7am start for the drive to Otaki Forks. From here we walked up the Pukeatua track with Emily setting a good pace. … Read more