Auckland Anniversary 26 - 28th January 2019
Option A: Kaimanawa Southern access:
A tramp in some of our best North Island scenery, this is designed as a fit tramp.
Ideal for those wanting to get fit for 2019 Lower North island & South Island tramps, and test their gear. There are no huts so we plan three nights in our tents
We will find a campsite Friday night, and start our tramp on Saturday morning from SH 1 on the Kaimanawa Forest Park Walkway heading east. We will cross the Needles and head towards Patutu. Camping is planned for Saturday and Sunday nights – perhaps on the tops or down by a water supply?
Monday we will cross Motutere, drop down Thunderbolt, cross Waipakihi River, up over Urchin and back to the road end for our ride home.
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John Davies
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027 477 2209
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Senior member |
$50 - 70 |
Senior non-member |
$55 - 75 |
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Option B (Waipakihi):
Camp at a DOC campsite off Kaimanawa Rd Friday night.
Saturday. Start at road end, along Umukarikari Track to Waipakihi Hut. Climb up through bush to open tops including Umakarikari (1591m), where there are great views in all directions over the volcanoes, Lake Taupo and the Kaimanawa peaks. Then we walk north-east along ridges, dropping down to the Hut in the head of the Waipakihi valley. 14 km taking an estimated 5 - 6 hours
Sunday and Monday. Two days walking downstream along the river flats, with a number of river crossings. Camping under beech trees part way along the valley. Ending up at Waipakihi Road end. 23 km over two days. A beautiful montane valley that reminds you of the South Island.
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Selwyn June
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0274 978 151
07 843 3066
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Senior member |
$65 - 80 |
Senior non-member |
$75 - 90 |
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