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Diggers Hut 14-15 September
Before it got washed away in a flood in 2018. Saturday - Drive up to Traverse Hut on the Takapari Road and along the main range to the junction of the track. We left the cars and descended into Diggers Stream. Then down to the hut, where some also camped. Sunday - Back out the same way.
Some clown even stole the water tank
Imagine what this would be like without a track...
Broken only by ... Takapari Road. What a blessing it is!
A small part of the "the largest continuous expanse ....."
The track was very muddy
Reminds you of another mountain range we regularly tramp in (give you a clue...it starts with Tara)
Leatherwood lass
We rested at the bottom of the hill
Then down the river we went
Yes Sue, go right!
Diggers hut
Sue's cosy abode
Phil found himself a nice secluded spot far (but not too far) from the madding crowd
Back from the morning ablutions
Sue was being all high and mighty like in her new flash tent and demanded breakfast in bed (she didn't get it!)
David had a had a bit of a fit and demolished his ...
... while Neville took his and Elisabeth's for walk
Back up the river
Now back up the hill (groan)
There were some stunning rimus
A nice rest spot, where the pikopiko shoots were tasty and the sun was trying to shine
Back to the cars and Ashhurst bound for a late lunch
