Tauwharenikau River

Not Alpha Hut – changing plans in the changeable Tararuas

Date: 31 Aug - 1 Sept 2024.
Trip type: Tramp(M).
Location: Tararua Forest Park.
Author: Michael M.
Trampers: Sara (leader), Zaw, Tracy, Michael.

Plan A was an overnight loop to Alpha Hut – starting at Kaitoke road end: taking Marchant Ridge to Alpha Hut and then returning via the Omega Track (with the return involving fording the Tauwharenikau River [formerly called the “Tauherenikau” River] and taking the track on the true left of the River back to the … Read more

Tauwharenīkau River – Tararua Forest Park

Date: 12 February 2023.
Trip type: Train/ Bike/ Tube (M).
Location: Tauwharenīkau River - Tararua Forest Park.
Author: Paul M.
Trampers: Harry (leader), Hayden, Mark and Paul.

Trains, Tubes, Bikes and Boots ‘The 9.55 am train to Masterton has been delayed’ boomed the loudspeaker at Wellington Railway Station. Harry was unfazed. ‘This always happens to me’ he sighed. With a tight timeframe, we planned to train to Woodside, cycle to Bucks Road, tramp to the Tauwharenīkau River, tube the gorge and then … Read more