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Savlon and Tokenui Huts via Tutaetoko Stream to Manganuku campsite
"Ronna, if you had balls, they’ll definitely get wet today."
My friend Mayer likes to keep it real. We’ve done a few day hikes together now, and just when I think I’ve cracked his sense of humour, he’ll throw something left field that keep…
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Day mission to Te Waiti Hut in the Urutawa Conservation Area
I have a rule when it comes to choosing my weekend adventures. For every hour that I’m in the car, I want at least a couple of hours tramping. Which usually means that day missions start early. Te Waiti Hut was just that - about 1.5 hours from Whaka…
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Powell Hut in the Tararua Ranges
Day one started off rough - I woke up to a nagging backache and Jingle Bell Rock playing in my head. I'm still not sure which was worse. After porridge, coffee and making the most of the last flushing toilets for the next 24 hours, we headed up …
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Three day hike in the Waioeka: Koranga Forks - Tawa Loop
Moanui carpark to Koranga Forks Hut: 9km, 4 hoursWhen you’re a townie like me, hiking in the backcountry always means driving a few hours. Usually down a gravel road with potholes, and the odd tree blocking the road. Moanui Road in the Waioeka Cons…
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Central Whirinaki Hut - Upper Whirinaki Track - Pukahunui Track
“That was a hell of a drive babe,” he looked relieved, and later I learned he even brought his hiking gear in case he had to look for me in the bush. “I know, thanks for coming to get me. Want some cheese?”I attempted to hike the five-day Pua-a-Tāne…
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Ōtapukawa Hut in Te Urewera
I haven't tramped much in Te Urewera Forest, and for good reason. Road end access to many of the tracks require several hours’ drive down narrow gravel roads, maybe with the exception of some tracks in the Matahi Valley. The last time I was in T…
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That curious optimist who’s always up for a day in the mountains over a round at the pub. Let's go hiking before our knees expire.
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