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Trip: Exploring the Orongorongo Valley

Posted on 8 December, 2009 by Mike McGavin

The Orongorongo Valley is a nearby place that I’ve overlooked quite a lot. In once sense it’s too close, which isn’t a fair way to judge somewhere. It’s also relatively popular, with roughly 100 locked private huts and batches dotted … Continue reading →

Daywalk: Mt McKerrow Loop

Posted on 29 August, 2009 by Mike McGavin

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Off the northern end of Mt McKerrow. Usually when I go out with the trampey club, it’s on overnight and weekend trips. The club runs many daywalks around the Wellington region too, however, and I thought I might join in … Continue reading →

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Daywalk: Rimutaka Rail Trail (Wellington side)

Posted on 10 August, 2009 by Mike McGavin

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It seems I’ve actually only been out tramping five times this year, and three of those times have been in nearly the same place (near Holdsworth and Mitre Flats). I find this depressing in a way, but I guess it’s … Continue reading →

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Recreation Survey for Rimutaka Forest Park

Posted on 1 September, 2008 by Mike McGavin

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DOC has posted an online survey regarding recreation in the Orongorongo and Catchpool Valleys in Rimutaka Forest Park, which is worth a look (and submission) if you happen to have an interest in the area. More information about these valleys … Continue reading →

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Daywalk: Orongorongo, McKerrow, Clay Ridge

Posted on 11 November, 2007 by Mike McGavin

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Near the start of the Orongorongo Track. Today’s walk was around the Rimutakas, once again centred on Catchpool Valley. Date: 11th November, 2007 Location: Rimutaka Forest Park People: Annemarie, Stijn, David, Andrew, and me. [Photos] This is a fairly standard … Continue reading →

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Trip: Paua Hut (and juggling)

Posted on 7 November, 2007 by Mike McGavin

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Approaching a dodgier part of Browns’ Track. This weekend, Stacey and I joined a short (easy-rated) WTMC weekend walk to Paua Hut and back. Many people on the trip had a higher than average interest in juggling, which meant that … Continue reading →

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Trip: Paua Hut, Turere Stream

Posted on 26 March, 2007 by Mike McGavin

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Dates: 23rd – 25th March, 2007 Location: Rimutaka Forest Park Huts visited: Paua Hut (2 nights), Baine Iti Hut (0 nights), and a whole lot of private batches that don’t count. [Photos] This was a weekend Easy-Medium club trip into … Continue reading →