Stacker’s Hut

Awatere Hut – Ruahine Forest Park

Date: 17 - 19 October 2025.
Trip type: Tramp(EM).
Location: Ruahine Forest Park.
Author: Lydia.
Trampers: Lydia, Daniel (leader), Harry, Francesca, Bogdan, Hugo, Maj-Britt, Sally.

Friday We left at around 4.45 pm from Wellington train station and had a dinner and supermarket stop in Palmerston North before continuing on to Anzac Park campground (arriving at around 8 pm). We all set up our tents, except for Bogdan, who took the opportunity to try out his tarp. The campground is next … Read more

Leon Kinvig Hut Ruahine Traverse – Ruahine Forest Park

Date: 23 - 25 May 2025.
Trip type: Tramp(MF).
Location: Ruahine Forest Park.
Author: James W, Tiffany.
Trampers: Tiffany (west to east leader), Ellis, Josh, Jess, James D, James H, James W (east to west leader).

The plan for this weekend was concocted because we were unable to access Ruahine Forest Park from Mangakukeke Road end. Anne de Ferron suggested an inspired alternative: a traverse via the newly relocated Leon Kinvig Hut. This idea would allow enable two Medium Fit (MF) club groups to do a key swap and enjoy excellent … Read more