Waipawa River

Te Atuaoparapara peak – Ruahine Forest Park

Date: 13-15 December 2024.
Trip type: Tramp(MF).
Location: Ruahine Forest Park.
Author: Lynsey.
Trampers: Lynsey (leader) , Aaron, Ellis, James .

It was timely that the Wilderness magazine had an article on negotiating scree, given that our descent from Te Atuaoparapara peak involved just that! We left Wellington train station at 5.30 pm on Friday and arrived at the road end (North Block road) at around 9.30 pm. It was then a 10 min walk to … Read more

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

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