Smith Creek Shelter

Dobson Loop Track

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Date: Sunday 3 July 2022.
Trip type: Day Trip: Medium.
Location: Tararua Forest Park.
Author: Jacqui.
Trampers: Tony and Haydn.

The Dobson Loop Track is located in one of the most southern points of Tararua Forest Park. The great thing about this walk is you get a good day out walking in what feels like a remote and very scenic back country area yet it’s only a 30 minute drive from downtown Petone – so … Read more

Tutuwai instead of Alpha

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Date: 27-28 August 2016.
Trip type: Medium Tramp.
Location: Tararuas.
Author: Matt.
Trampers: Amanda (leader), Megan, Simon, Michael, Matt.

The trip was originally planned as a navigation trip to Alpha hut via the Quoin Ridge, and then returning via the Eastern Hut river. Amanda’s initial email warned that this would likely be at the upper end of the medium grade with two longish days of up to nine hours. In the end there five … Read more