Tramping Reports 2021-06-02

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Activity summary: Wednesday 2021 June 02 to Tuesday 2021 June 08

Part Southern Walkway, E, Alan Benge
15 on walk. Leader Alan Benge, Peter Nixon, Peter Shanahan, Barb Ogilvie, Margaret  Foden,  Helen McNeill, David Campbell, Diana Barnes, Catherine Hutton, Lynne Pomare, Pip Hart-Smith, Euan Macpherson, Lois Klugel, Anne & Hadley Bond. (All members except Catherine). Fine conditions, no wind, magnificent views. Had fun descending shortcuts, stairways and side streets of Haitaitai and Roseneath. Cafe stop post walk Oriental Bay. 

Wellington South Coast, EM, Bill Wheeler
Very good, great views.company (10 people) and a nice warm day

Lake Kohangapiripiri, Pencarrow, cycling and walking, M, Jim Gibbons Topo Map
This was a combined cycle and walking trip to the Parangarahu Lakes area. We met at the south end of Eastbourne and cycled down past the Pencarrow lighthouse to Lake Kohangapiripiri where the bikes were locked up. We then walked along the beach for a while and then up the Cameron Ridge track, crossed a creek and up to the lookout above Lake Kohangatera. From there we travelled to the Cameron creek at the head of Lake Kohangapiripiri, crossed the wetland, around the side of the lake and picked up the track to the top Pencarrow lighthouse, then returned to the parked bikes via Bluff Point.  It was a 6 hour day, in nice weather. Using bikes to get there meant that there was then time to walk around the tracks in the area. Jim Gibbons ( leader), Robin Chesterfield, Christine Whiteford, Jane-Pyar Mautner, Carolyn Jenkins, Geoff Marshall, Marlyn Richards, Robert Munster, Celia Wade Brown, John Dement, Trish Gardiner, Alison Stephensen. (12)

Waiohine peak from Mt Dick, MF, Janette Roberts Topo Map
Eight members enjoyed sunny calm weather tramping from Mt Dick to Waiohine Peak where we lunched. There have been some markers, two seats and some humorous decoration, such as signage and tramping boots nailed to trees along the route to .632. All new since our last visit. From here there are few markers as the route climbs up to great views over the main range, and eventually Waiohine itself. The trip took a little under 8 hours and we were pleased to be back at the cars in plenty of daylight. Thanks to 4WD owners David McNabb and Peggy Munn.

Weekend

5-7, Konini Lodge – Mt Taranaki, Lodge, Vicki Wogan & Adrienne Vermeulen Topo Map
23 members and 1 non member. Trips around Dawson Falls, to Pouakai Tarns, Lake Roto-kare Sanctuary and some also visited the Taiwhiti Museum near Hawera. Weather pretty wet.

5-7, South Island Alpine adventure, Alp, Paul Maxim Topo Map
It rained from pretty much from start to finish BUT we did climb Avalanche Peak, Mt. Aicken and a trip Bealey Spur to a low peak, so all not lost.  10 members. We used the van

Sunday

Sun 6, Te Whiti Riser to Days Bay, EM, Alan Benge Topo Map
7 on walk: Alan Benge (L), Simon Davies, Chris Paice, Carol Andrews, Judy Alexander, Lyn Taylor, Kair Lippiatt: All members TTC.
Raided Whites Line pastry shop before trip commenced. Leisurely stroll up Te Whiti Riser. Relaxed morning tea overlooking Hutt Valley.
No wind, great conditions for tramping. Lunch at Cheviot track junction. On to Days Bay for another cafe stop.

Total: 75 members and 1 non-member out in the hills