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Trip: Powell, Totara Flats and Sayers

Posted on 18 December, 2010 by Mike McGavin

Saturday night sunset on Totara Flats. This is meant to be a tramping club trip, though really it’s just Éamonn and me. We’re the “social” trip, but I think people bailed on the social idea when it became clearer that … Continue reading →

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Daywalk: Holdsworth Jumbo Circuit

Posted on 16 May, 2010 by Mike McGavin

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Megan B on Mt Holdsworth. I think the Holdsworth Jumbo Circuit (AKA the Powell Jumbo Loop, the Jumbo Powell Loop, the Jumbo Holdsworth Loop, and so on), is by far the most popular tramp in the Tararuas. The circuit is … Continue reading →

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Trip: High Ridge, Totara Flats

Posted on 18 March, 2007 by Mike McGavin

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Beneath the forest canopy of High Ridge is an emerald green, full of luscious moss, and sparkly glints of delightful photographic happiness. According to our experience, it also rains lots on weekends. Dates: 16th – 18th March, 2007 Location: Tararua … Continue reading →

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Trip: Jumbo / Holdsworth Loop

Posted on 3 December, 2006 by Mike McGavin

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Who would have thought that a mountain range named after a brand of spreadable butter could be so pointy? Dates: 1st – 3rd December, 2006 Location: Tararua Forest Park Huts visited: Holdsworth Lodge (1 night), Atiwhakatu Hut (0 nights), Jumbo … Continue reading →