Seals

Mangatoetoe Hut – Aorangi Forest Park

Date: 16 - 17 August 2025.
Trip type: Tramp(E).
Location: Aorangi Forest Park.
Author: Nidean R.
Trampers: Bryan D (leader), Casey, India, Marlies, Nidean.

A crispy August morning, moon stunning in the sky. Saturday7am meet ups on platform 9 at Wellington Train Station. Dividing the gear up and getting ready to head off. Driving towards the rising of the sun across the bay, fog resting heavy on the road. Winding turns and beautiful views while crossing the Remutakas. A … Read more

Red Rocks – Wellington: runners and trampers – but the seals steal the show.

Date: 13 July 2024 (Matariki Weekend).
Trip type: Day(E).
Location: Red Rocks - Wellington.
Author: Maj-Britt.
Trampers: Natasha (leader), Amrita, Maj-Britt, Peter, Tony.

Right on schedule, we were ready to start walking, just after 10.30am, from Te Kopahou, where the visitor centre is well worth dropping into. The area was busier than usual, with an aid station set up for the WUU2K Wellington Urban Ultra Marathon, along with supporters waiting for their friends to come through.The first part … Read more