Northern Ruahines Wellington Anniversary Weekend 20-24 January
A circuit in the Northern Ruahines, including Barlow, Colenso, Ruahine Corner, Aranga and Park Peak Huts.
Spotted in a gin-clear pool
Sue tackles the first pitch of Colenso Spur
Foot of Colenso Spur
Barlow Hut
"Will this get me to the top of Colenso Spur?" Badjelly prepares for liftoff.
Happy trampers on Te Atuamahuru
View from Te Atuamahuru across Lake Colenso basin, Ohutu Ridge and Aorangi to the big mountains beyond
Whee! A scree!
Stream travel to Colenso Hut
Jump, David, jump!
Boots off at the end of a long day
Alfresco dining, Colenso Hut
Mangatera boulders
David resists being himself
Up Potae way
Ruahine Corner
Black Hill and Ohutu Ridge
View from Black Hill to Aorangi
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DOC litter amid the magnificent scenery
Aranga Hut. Don't judge a shelter by its exterior.
Daviding on Parks Peak
The team at Parks Peak Hut
