Three day round trip taking in Makino Hut, Mt Whetu and Middle Hill Hut. Extensive windfall tree damage.
Northern Kawekas Labour Weekend 22-24 October
John making his way through the windfall
This is actually the track
We climbed steadily from the start of the Makino Track
Elisabeth is actually on the track!
A rare Kaweka tree clam
Peter liked the look of this accommodation!
The Mohaka River
We're still on the track!
Re-growth
Just as well that track sign was made of metal!
Makino Hut - 6 bunker
Some of us tented
Sunday morning on the way to Mt Whetu
Still no let up on the windfall
Finally clear of the bush - no windfalls up here!
Mt Whetu is up there somewhere!
Lunch time
That's the base of Mt Ruapehu in the distance
We dropped packs at the lower peak then dropped to the saddle below Mt Whetu
Neville and Marcia on Mt Whetu 1650m
Descending from the lower peak - heading for Middle Hill Hut
Steep descent
Moody mountains
Back to the bushline - would there be more fallen trees?
It was nice not having windfall
Yes there were some windfalls but not too bad (Yeah right says David!)
Chris jumping a small stream
Middle Hill Hut - a roomy 6 bunker with a veranda
Heading out on Monday
Looking like a bit of tree damage!
It's that farmland again!
Chris being tail-end charlie
Mt Whetu is up there somewhere!
Heading for that road in the distance
Queen Elisabeth (III) shows off her balancing skills
Look no legs!
Balls Clearing Scenic Reserve - rimu, matai, miro, and kahikatea trees saved form the milling of the 1930's
