Rangiwahia Hut

Rangiwahia Hut via Deadmans Track

Date: 22-24 March 2013.
Trip type: Easy Tramp.
Location: Ruahines.
Author: Rory MacLellan.
Trampers: Rory MacLellan (leader). Paul Crozier, James Hemming, Nicky Shields, Ingeborg Hickey, Ilske Vesburg.

Leaving platform 9 an hour later than usual turned out to be a smart decision, with most of the Friday afternoon traffic already gone it was a smooth drive to Levin where we stopped for some food and to check out the public toilets with background music… really weird. Back on the road again we … Read more

Rangiwahia Hut

Date: 13- 15 July 2012.
Trip type: Easy Tramp.
Location: Ruahines.
Author: Bibi van Heerden.
Trampers: Megan Banks, Ian Harrison, Nicky Shields, Yao Liu, Linda Cobiac and Bibi and Lean van Heerden.

A few months ago my husband – Lean – mentioned experimental research which proved that spending time 1,000m or more above sea-level resets the hypothalamus (metabolism function), and supports the thyroid gland. My thyroid is hypo-active, so naturally I was totally keen. We signed up for Rangiwahia Hut with Megan and Ian, Yao, Nicky, and … Read more