This year's Pukeokahu walk took us across Mangaohane Station to the Rangitikei River Narrows and a sidle high on the slopes of Aorangi. We followed it up with a lovely cave walk on Jacqui and Pete's farm.
Pukeokahu weekend 16-17 November
Roger, pointing like Owen
Yingjun, Ivett and Roger
Narrows Hut
Richard Steedman recounting the story of Tamatea Pokai Whenua
Yingjun's continuing fascination with stags' antlers...
...something to do with traditional Chinese medicines perhaps..
Climbing steeply towards Aorangi
Rangitikei River far below
The steepest section has been conquered
Above River Valley lodge
Descent to the cableway
Gourmet BBQ at Jacqui and Pete's
Lush pasture on Jacqui and Pete's farm
Approaching the cave entrance
Exit
