Sparrowhawk Biv

Sparrowhawk Biv – Ruahine Forest Park

Date: 19-21 July 2024.
Trip type: Tramp(M).
Location: Ruahine Forest Park.
Author: Daniel M.
Trampers: Daniel (leader), Megan, James, Anna, Molly, Adam.

We travelled up to the Ruahine Ranges with another (EM) group from the club who were going to Sunrise and Top Maropea Huts. The weather forecast for our ridge travel to Sparrowhawk Biv had been looking unkind for most of the week, but was improving, so we all left Wellington in good spirits. After stopping … Read more

A ramble in the Ruahines to Maropea Forks

Date: 30 January - 1 February 2015.
Trip type: Medium Tramp.
Location: Ruahines.
Author: Christine Latimer.
Trampers: Paul Christoffel (leader), Sharon Branford, Ed Turner, Bernie Dixon, Susan Chilton, Christine Latimer.

Thanks to Paul and the 5 other punters, for a great trip into the Ruahine tops…a first for most of us. It was a delayed start from the Railway station due to a spill on the motorway, leaving after 6 instead of after 5…with great relief we made good time after having dinner before we … Read more