Date: 26 May 2018.
Trip type: Medium Tramping Day.
Location: Mount Matthews, Remutaka Forest Park.
Author: Matt C and Emily S.
Trampers: Matt C (leader), Emily S, Elly, Aimee, Huw, Emily F, Jue, Shauna, Jess and Matt M.
Our first obstacle of the day – crossing the Orongorongo in expert fashion. Photo credit: Matt C.Approaching the start of the climb up Mount Matthews. Photo credit: Matt C.It just went on and on…Photo credit: Matt C.A patchy view of Wellington from South Saddle. Photo credit: Matt C.Some sun underneath a blanket of cloud – view from South Saddle. Photo credit: Matt C.Taking in the view at South Saddle. Photo credit: Matt C.Some more climbing after South Saddle. Photo credit: Matt C.The cloud doing pretty things to the light on the way to the summit. Photo credit: Matt C.It was cold at the top! Photo credit: Emily S.A misty view from the top of Mount Matthews out to South Coast. Photo credit: Emily S.Starting the descent from the summit. Photo credit: Matt C.The president keeps a watchful eye out for the fruits of DOC’s traps! Photo credit: Emily S.On flat ground again – on our way back out to the carpark. Photo credit: Matt C.