Waiohine Pinnacles

Tararua Northern Crossing

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Date: 8-10 March 2024.
Trip type: Tramp(MF).
Location: Tararua Forest Park.
Author: Leo.
Trampers: Leo (leader) and Amy-Louise .

Day 1: Friday What started as a planned group adventure, turned into a spontaneous duo escapade when a last-minute COVID-related cancellation left just the two of us to tackle the Tararua Northern Crossing. Undeterred, we met at the train station as planned at 5pm, ready to hit the road. We made a quick pit stop … Read more

Evening picnic at Carkeek

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Date: 7-10 March.
Trip type: Tramp (MF).
Location: Tararua Forest Park.
Author: Anne.
Trampers: Jamie, Lynsey, Sarah H, Anne (leader).

A deep longing.Carkeek! Carkeek! Oh, Carkeek!We’ll be with you soon. Those who tramped with me over the last couple of years will know this trip to Carkeek hut had been a long time coming.  My interest in the most remote hut in the Tararuas started turning into an obsession in 2023 on a new years … Read more