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Trip: Rangiwahia, Maungamahue, Te Hekenga, Triangle

Posted on 6 March, 2008 by Mike McGavin

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12 people in a 6 bunk hut. The weather report for the weekend indicated what looked to be quite a violent deluge of a front smothering the entire country all at once, from north to south. The met service was … Continue reading →

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Trip: Urchin, Waipakihi River, Te Hiwiokaituri Ridge

Posted on 28 January, 2008 by Mike McGavin

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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 →

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