Waipakihi River - Kaimanawa Forest Park Today's hike was one of those where we left a bit to chance. The aim was to head to the Waipakihi hut from Mount Urchin, but we were being…
Waipakihi River – Kaimanawa Forest Park
Tag: Central Plateau
Around the Mountain Ruapehu – Day 3
Around the Mountain Ruapehu - Day 3 This morning the weather gave us a window of opportunity to get off the mountain. The forecast was fine with lighter winds until around 11am, before more gales…
Around the Mountain Ruapehu – Day 2
Around the Mountain Ruapehu - Day 2 We woke early to a cloudy morning on a day which turned out to be the worst day's tramping I've ever done. The day started well enough, with…
Around the Mountain Ruapehu – Day 1
Around the Mountain Ruapehu - Day 1 The hike 'around the mountain Ruapehu' in New Zealand's central North Island is something I've wanted to do for a while now. The planned route for this hike…
Tama Lakes Track – Whakapapa Village Walking Tracks
The Tama Lakes Track - Tongariro National Park The last time I stepped foot on the Tama Lakes walk, was in 30 degree January heat on the ‘Tussock’s Traverse’ trail run a couple of years…
Mount Urchin Track – Kaimanawa Forest Park
Mount Urchin Track The Mount Urchin track is a beauty, and it’s one of those walks where you get epic views for comparatively little effort. It is 6.6kms return - there and back along the…