Tauherenikau Valley

Tutuwai Hut and the Geographic Centre of NZ – Tararua Forest Park

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Date: 1-2 July 2023.
Trip type: Tramp(EM).
Location: Tararua Forest Park.
Author: Jacqui.
Trampers: Tony S (leader), Jacqui, Jane, Rory, Sam, Jack.

We departed from Wellington Railway Station at about 7.30am for the drive over the Remutakas and past Greytown, to the Waiohine Gorge carpark entrance of Tararua Forest Park. It was a lovely sunny winter day. We started our walk at 9.20am – going straight across the Waiohine Gorge suspension bridge. There were great views up and down the … Read more

Joe Gibbs Hut – Tararua Forest Park

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Date: 6 May 2023.
Trip type: Day(M).
Location: Tararua Forest Park.
Author: Monique B.
Trampers: Monique B (leader), Tony, Anne, Emily, Greer, Chris.

Route: Return trip from Kiwi Ranch Road carpark to Joe Gibbs HutWeather: Humid, no windDOC travel time: 8hrs Group time: 9hrs (with 3 stops). While others were at home no doubt preparing for the coronation of His Majesty King Charles III, a small group took to the hills on a hut bagging mission to find … Read more