Totara Flats Camping
14-15 December 2024
Leader: Elisabeth Hynes
There were 11 of us meeting up at a café in Greytown for the start of the pre-Christmas camping and tramping trip to Totara Flats. It was sunny and we were happy the forecast was good.
Northwest Ruahine Range
6-9 December 2024
Leader: Tony Quayle
Slogging up the steep face from the carpark to the top of the Mōkai Patea Range in the hot sun is hard work. Especially while watching Jacqui and Marcia pulling ahead, making it look like a mere stroll.
St James Walkway
25-29 November 2024
Leader: Dave Cox
After a pleasant overnight in Hanmer Springs and a car shuffle to Lewis Pass we were off.
Pukeokahu
15-17 November 2024
Leader: Tony Quayle / Kylie Gilbert
It’s now nine years since the first small group of Parawais joined one of the Pukeokahu community fundraising walks. Since then they’ve become an annual event for the club - we’ve made some great friends there, recruited some new members, and enjoyed a series of interesting walks on properties that aren’t often accessible to the general public. This year’s walk added yet another dimension to our experiences with the Pukeokahu crew.
Mangahao Flats
9-11 November 2024
Leader: Owen Cox
Six of us had a bit of wetness at Mangahao Flats this weekend. Forecasts were varied. Some had most of the rain overnight on Saturday with only light rain on Sunday. Meteoblue had most rain on Sunday. In the event we had more rain on Saturday night and on Sunday than expected.
Papatahi Hut
1-3 November 2024
Leader: Glenda Robb
A three day trip into the Orongorongo Valley based at Papatahi Hut and providing options for day trips to Papatahi Peak, Mt Mathews or exploring the river and huts on the second day.
Manawatu Gorge Walk
Saturday 12 October 2024
Leader: Shally Webb
Seven of us travelled in two cars and met at the Ashhurst carpark at 10 am. Inny also joined us for the first part of the walk (around an hour in) before driving to Auckland to fly back to Tasmania at 6am the next day! It was so lovely to see her and she is still very talkative, cheerful and being her lovely self as usual.
Mid-Waiohine Hut
12-13 October 2024
Leader: Matt Freeland
Four of us set off on a fine weekend to explore the Mid-Waiohine Valley going in via Powell Hut, Mt Holdsworth and Isabelle.