The Longview-Makaretu is a lovely, moderate Ruahine loop, with a great variety of terrain and scenery. Throw in some good weather and it's no wonder we had 14 keen trampers sign up for the weekend.
Kylie enjoying the steady climb to Longview Hut
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Longview - Makaretu circuit 30 April to 1 May
We were entertained by this helicopter's antics, apparently looking for wildling pines
Kate, nearing the top
Looking down into the North Makaretu, tomorrow's route
A well-named hut
Above Longview
Heading south towards the Makaretu Hut turnoff
Lots of happy trampers
Descending towards Makaretu
Sunday morning, ready to depart
Lovely travel in the South Makaretu
Exuberance
Happy Daze
Yingjun enjoying the lawn at Happy Daze Hut
The North Makaretu is as pleasant as the south
Awatere Hut
The remains of Awatere's predecessor, Black Stag Hut
Climbing out from Awatere
Yingjun, Matt and Inny, all smiles after completing the Parawai Challenge