| Sun 12th January Rangi Botanising Easy Warren Wheeler 06 356 1998 Enjoy the summer alpine flowers in the vicinity of popular Rangi Hut - towering Spaniards, tiny orchids and much more to discover. Depart Milverton Park at 8.00am. |
| Sat 18th January - Mon 20th January Social Trappers Triangle Hut Medium Janet Wilson 06 329 4722 This Wellington Anniversary trip into the Ruahines is a combined trip for stoat trappers-cum-trampers into Triangle Hut on the Oroua River, over the beautiful tussock tops past Rangi Hut. Plenty of time for relaxing and exploring in the vicinity. Contact Janet 027 341 8945 or 06 329 4722. Depart Milverton Park 7.30am. |
| Sun 19th January Pinnacle Ridge Loop Easy-Medium Verity Elder 021 260 1885 Rescheduled from 8 Dec. From Holdsworth Carpark we keep to the right side of the river and head up to Pinnacle peak for views of the Tararuas and surrounding district. Following the ridge we then loop back and cross the river to Donnellys Flat and return. |
| Sat 25th January - Sun 26th January Roaring Stag Camping Easy-Medium Richard Lockett 06 323 0948 This lovely summer trip in the eastern Tararuas starts from the Putara Roadend behind Eketahuna. After a couple of swing bridges there is a steep climb then a long gentle downhill to the hut and camping spots beside a big swimming hole downstream (optional stay in hut). Relax and enjoy. Return the same way or via the Ruapae Stream. Depart Milverton Park at 8.00am. |
| Sun 26th January Archey's Lookout Easy Nicola Wallace 021 209 0720 Part of the Te Araroa Trail. A nice walk past Makahika Outdoor Centre up the valley behind Levin. Across paddocks then into the bush with several small stream crossings then up to the lookout for views over Horowhenua. Depart 8.00am from Milverton Park. |
| Fri 31st January - Sun 2nd February Tenting at Tutuwai Medium Ernie Cook 0273031363 Starting on Friday this is a 3 day trip in the Tararuas. Tenting at Tutuwai flats in the Tauherenikau Valley. Day trip to cross Block 16 track up to Marchant Ridge off my to do list. Please contact Ernie no later that the Monday previous. |
| Sun 2nd February Sunrise Hut Medium Jo O'Halloran 0274 171 140 This popular track is the “jewel in the crown” for the Hawkes Bay region. A well graded track climbs up through mixed beech forest to the hut on the bushline. A further 15 minutes takes us to Armstrong Saddle for views west to Ruapehu. Depart Milverton Park at 7.30am. |
| Thu 6th February - Sun 9th February Waitangi Long Weekend TBA Trip leader wanted. Please phone Warren 06 356 1998. Updated details will be on our website. |
| Sun 9th February Beginner Tramp #1 Fern Walk Easy Verity Elder 021 260 1885 This loop walk moves through original podocarp forest, including giant lowland t?tara, mata? and kahikatea as old as 1000 years, and up to 68 species of fern (hence its name). An easy, close to home introduction to tramping, this trip includes a short, in-situ introduction to map reading and orientation. Depart Milverton Park 8.00am. |
| Sat 15th February Beehive Creek Easy-Family Doug Strachan 06 353 6526 Our traditional family day trip for this time of year. Enjoy the Pohangina countryside and splashing down the small cool stream. |
| Sun 16th February Iron Gates Gorge Medium Warren Wheeler 06 356 1998 A classic river trip to enjoy the Oroua River. We first take the sidle track past Alice Nash Memorial Lodge and after a refreshing dip at the river we head off to zig zag back and forth downstream to Iron Gates Gorge. If keen we will take the short swim through the gorge before returning to the cars. Depart Milverton Park at 8.00am. |
| Sun 23rd February Beginner Tramp #2 Atiwhakatu Hut Easy Verity Elder 021 260 1885 The track to Atiwhakatu Hut covers a wide range of track experience from boardwalks, to an assortment of bridges (including swing bridges), over undulating terrain up the Atiwhakatu valley. Return via the same track. Depart Milverton Park 7.30am. |
| Fri 28th February - Sun 2nd March Te Matawai-Mangahao Flats Medium Blair Petersen 027 600 4263 |
| Sun 9th March Beginner Tramp #3 Rangiwahia Hut Easy Verity Elder 021 260 1885 The Rangiwahia Hut Track begins at 800m in the carpark and climbs to 1300m above sea level for, on a clear day, fantastic views of the wider Rangitikei area and Mount Ruapehu. We will aim for early lunch at Rangiwahia Hut with the option, for those keen, to continue onto the tops and the Whanahuia Range. Return via the same track. Depart Milverton Park 7.30am. |
| Sun 23rd March Beginner Tramp #4 Blue Range Hut Easy Verity Elder 021 260 1885 This is a typical backcountry tramping track in the Tararuas. Expect a rough and unformed track surface and an uphill climb with a fantastic reward. The very cute and happily situated Blue Range Hut looks out over the Waingawa River valley and peaks beyond. Depart Milverton Park 7.30am. |