Swamp Track

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

In Search of Ruahine Mountain Dolphins & Pasta in the Ruahine Ranges

Date: 3-5 May 2019.
Trip type: Easy-Medium.
Location: Sunrise, Top Maropea & Waipawa Forks Huts, Ruahine Ranges.
Author: Sarah.
Trampers: Sarah (leader), Amy, Michelle, Karen & Craig.

Sunrise in the Ruahine Ranges

On Friday we stayed at Triplex Hut before our group had a very relaxed start, while the medium group took off by 7am. The climb up to Sunrise Hut was interspersed with interesting little info signs about the surrounding bush (such as mistletoe) and bird life. At Sunrise Hut we left our overnight gear behind, … Read more