pmcke
Have been a tramper for getting on 40 years now. Currently active with the Rotorua Tramping & Skiing Club but cut my teeth with the Otago Tramping and Mountaineering Club when I was young. Have tramped all over NZ but now mostly tramp in some of the wonderful places around the Central North island.
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Hapuakohe Walkway
1 – 2 days. Easy/medium. One way.
A walk in two sections. The southern section goes from the end of Mangipiko Valley Rd to a point on Ohinewai Rd, taking about 6 hours. The northern section goes from Ohinewai Rd to North Rd and takes about 8 ...
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Mt Haast
Easy/medium. Return by the same track.
A steep but satisfying climb. Great views and an alpine environment reasonably accessable from the road
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Taylor's Mistake - Godley Head
The track from Taylor's Mistake to Godley head has been redeveloped and reopened after the earthquake.
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Te Waihou Walkway
½ day. Easy. Return via same track.
A nice easy walk in rural south Waikato, alongside the crystal clear, spring fed Waihou Stream
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Whakaupoungaku
½ day. Easy. Return via same track.
The summit of Whakapoungakau is just off the Western Okataina Walkway. The summit is a pleasant place, with grassy clearing among the scrub and good views to the north and east if the weather is clear.
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Tracks around Okataina School Camp
Park your car at the school camp and there are walks that can keep you occupied for a half day or even a full day
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Lake Colenso via Mokai Station
Note: If you use this route then you MUST get permission from Mokai Station to cross the section of private land between leaving the pole track and Iron Bark hut
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Tupapakurua Falls
½ – 1 day. Easy. Return via same track.
A nice bush walk near National Park Village. Would make a good alternative to the Tongariro Crossing if the weather is bad.
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| Member since | 17 July 200717 July 2007 |
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