waipawa forks hut

Waikamaka Hut

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Date: 1st-3rd April 2022.
Trip type: Tramp: Medium.
Location: Ruahines Forest Park.
Author: Emily.
Trampers: Emily (leader, author), Jamie, Anne, Delia, Tom, Jon, Amy-Lou, Sarah.

Photo credit: Emily. Waikamaka stream.

This trip started life as a short weekend trip to the Seaward Kaikoura range to do a Kowhai circuit but early on in the planning it was clear the ferry times were not going to accommodate our needs. Everyone who had already signed up was automatically transferred to my chosen alternative which was based around … Read more

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

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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

Smith’s Stream Hut

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Date: 6th-8th May 2016.
Trip type: Medium.
Location: Ruahines.
Author: Stuart.
Trampers: Megan, Erika, Zach, Jon, Kevin, Stuart, Matt, Bernie, Nick.

Friday 6th of May (10min) Our nine person tramp started out on a cool Autumn Friday night. A swift trip over the Rimutaka’s led us to the comforting stop that is Café Istanbul in Carterton. We all spread out amongst the cushions and enjoyed our nutritious yet affordable kebabs in a semi authentic setting. It … Read more