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Tag Archives: kaimanawas
Limited access to the East Taupo Lands Block in the Kaimanawas
It’s great to see in the March 2014 (#195) Federated Mountain Clubs Bulletin that FMC has managed to negotiate some limited access, at least for FMC affiliates, to the East Taupo Lands Block that’s located in the middle of the … Continue reading
Drive-by idiots with bright lights and loaded firearms in the Kaimanawas
Some things can really make you angry. On Friday night I was bivvying out at a Department of Conservation road-side camp-site in the Kawekas, anticipating a great long weekend (which we had, more to come later). Having come up from … Continue reading
Trip: Urchin, Waipakihi River, Te Hiwiokaituri Ridge
Socks at Waipakihi Hut. In the past I’ve tended to overlook the Kaimanawas. Driving along the desert road, the mountainous areas of Tongariro National Park on the other side have usually grabbed my attention, whereas legends of wild horses in … Continue reading
Legally winding through the Kaimanawa Range
Last weekend I was on a trip with the Wellington Tongue & Meats to Kaimanawa Forest Park. I was going to post my thoughts about the whole private land thing as part of the trip report. My thoughts ended up … Continue reading
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Tagged department of conservation, government policies, kaimanawas, musing, tramping
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