Tramping: Papatahi Hut

Late one night many months ago as I scrolled about the topomap in search of tramps I spotted the Papatahi Crossing, the Orongorongo valley's longest DOC trail. It's a long tramp and needs a break in the middle. I investigate the sole-occupancy Papatahi Hut and find it free on a Saturday many months in the future... Continue Reading →

Tramping: Paua Hut, Tapokopoko in the Orongorongos

Date: 20/05/2018 – 21/05/2018 Party: Colin, Dan, Raj, Catherine, Jo, Theresa, Carolyn, Larry Night location/s: Paua Hut 'Anyone keen to lead a trip to Paua Hut? It's booked but noone's going'. Knocking off another Orongorongo hut seduces me more than my intended weekend activity - working - so I say 'sure'. As the meetup time creeps closer, storms lash the region. The... Continue Reading →

Tramping: Boar Inn, Orongorongo River

Date: 08/04/2018 – 09/04/2018 Party: Larry & Dave Night location/s: Boar Inn (DOC sole occupancy) A little brotherly outing on a Sunday night, Dave and I set off from the Catchpool carpark at 3:30pm. We climb the Butcher Track, a consistent 300m climb over 1km, entering the Beech forest characteristic of this side of the ridge, with plenty of fantails for... Continue Reading →

Tramping: East Whakanui Track to Haurangi Hut

Date: 24/03/2018 – 25/03/2018 Party: Larry & 7 respectfully anonymous folks (3 with the initial 'M'!) Night location/s: Haurangi Hut We depart Sunny Grove at 9:30am, shrouded in perpetual shade. We are a party of eight, connected through the Wellington Tramping Group on Meetup. Our destination is Haurangi Hut, a 10 bunk DOC hut available by booking only. M booked... Continue Reading →

OTNZ Advanced Bushcraft course

"You be careful" folks say of my wandering. "Don't you go doing anything stupid". It's a bit late for that, but the concern for my safety is heartwarming, well-founded and heeded. I booked on OTNZ's Advanced Bushcraft course some time back. This entry covers my experience this weekend. I write this in the hopes it will encourage you to book... Continue Reading →

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