Ten Man Hut

Ten Man Hut and Kaikawaka Villa – Tongariro Forest

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Date: 26-28 January 2024.
Trip type: Day.
Location: Tongariro Forest.
Author: Monique.
Trampers: Ten Man Hut: Debbie M and Monique, Kaikawaka Villa: Monique, Daniel M, Megan M .

Monique kindly offered to be the designated driver for the club’s Tongariro Alpine Crossing by Moonlight weekend – foregoing the Crossing to drop off and collect the groups of trampers throughout the weekend. However there was still sufficient time between shuttling for her to explore the area… Ten Man HutThis hut, located in the Tongariro … Read more

Whakapapa Day walks – Tongariro National Park

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Date: 27-29 October 2023.
Trip type: Day trips (EM and M).
Location: Tongariro National Park.
Author: Jane L.
Trampers: David (co-leader), Jane (co-leader), Karen, Kat, Matthew, Monique, Petr, Rory, Sarah.

A very light sprinkling of snow fell as we arrived at the WTMC lodge at Iwikau Village, Mount Ruapehu, on Friday night. And some of it was still apparent first thing in the morning, though disappearing rapidly once hit by the sun: a brilliantly clear start to a calm and sunny weekend. After breakfast we … Read more