Waitewaewae Hut

Southern Main range

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Date: 21-23 March 2014.
Trip type: Fit.
Location: Tararuas.
Author: Alistair Young.
Trampers: Mike McGavin (photographer), Andy McDonagh, Shay Bendall, Alistair Young (leader).

It had been five years since I’d last been to Maungahuka, so I signed up to lead the southern main range, a physically demanding trip which takes you across the tops between Bridge peak and Crawford. Friday night: Tramped to Field hut. Saturday: We arose with some hunters at 5:30 am and were away by … Read more

Waitewaewae Hut

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Date: 25-26 June 2011.
Trip type: Easy Medium.
Location: Tararuas.
Author: Margaret Craigie.
Trampers: Clinton Hunter, Spencer Clubb, Deb, Rachel, Margaret Craigie, Megan Banks (leader).

I was disappointed that we weren’t camping out on the Friday night.  It is one of the few chances that I get to see the stars without the light pollution from the city.  As it was, I had to set the alarm for 5.45am on the Saturday morning.  Times before 6am are anathema to me … Read more

50 Metres Visibility on the Tararua Main Range

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Date: 22-25 January 2010 (Anniversary Weekend).
Trip type: Medium Fit Tramp.
Location: Tararuas.
Author: Mike McGavin.
Trampers: Amanda Wells, Mike McGavin, Richard Lardner and Tim Frank.

Wellington Anniversary Weekend meant an opportunity to have a slightly longer trip in the Tararuas than the usual weekend, and we used it to visit the middle part of the main range, beginning from Otaki Forks and ending at Poads Road near Levin. The forecast leading up to the weekend was uninspiring, suggesting several large … Read more

Waitewaewae Hut – from Otaki Forks

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Date: 12-14 Jun 2009.
Trip type: Easy Medium Tramp.
Location: Otaki Forks.
Author: Angela Gilbert.
Trampers: Steve Austin (leader), Robert, Tricia, Kate, Richard, Dmitry, Tatiana, Angela, Gareth, Daniel and Duncan .

After a wet week in Wellington I imagine everyone in our group was looking forward to getting away from the town and out into the Tararuas. For some reason I have never tramped in the Tararuas before and I was keen to have a look for myself after seeing many club night photos of popular … Read more

Tararua Magic!

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Date: March 2003.
Trip type: Medium-Fit Tramp.
Location: Otaki Forks.
Author: Emily & Raymond.
Trampers: Emily, Raymond.

Fri (evening): Otaki Forks – Kime Sat: Kime – Mangahuka via Tararua Peaks & Ladder – Anderson’s Sun: Andersons – Waitewaiwai – Otaki Forks FRIDAY: After negotiating a tedious traffic jam we finally arrived at Otaki Forks at dusk. We were lucky to have a clear starry night. We marched up to Field in a … Read more