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Putaputa Shelter – Kaitoke Regional Park

Date: 24 November 2024.
Trip type: Day(M).
Location: Kaitoke Regional Park.
Author: Daniel M.
Trampers: Daniel (leader), Mon, Anna, Megan, Mike.

The Putaputa A-frame shelter in Kaitoke Regional Park had been on my to-do list for a while. (See: Putaputa Shelter) Tantalisingly close to civilisation, but involving either some off-track bush-bashing and a steep descent, or travelling up a gorge (where Putaputa Stream is located). It seemed like the perfect half-day trip. The fact it was … Read more

Ridge Track – Kaitoke Regional Park 

Date: Sunday, 20th November 2022.
Trip type: Day Trip: Easy.
Location: Ridge Track - Kaitoke Regional Park, Upper Hutt.
Author: Jacqui.
Trampers: Jacqui, Jennifer, Kirsten, Andre and Kate.

The five of us met at Wellington Train Station at 9am on Sunday morning and drove out to Kaitoke Regional Park. The Park is located in the foothills of the Tararua Ranges. The plan was to drive out to the Te Marua entrance of the Park (5km north of Upper Hutt) and walk the main … Read more