Kaimanawa Weekend - Easy Medium
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Friday 10 November 2023
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Some classic Kaimanawa trips for all your pre-Christmas hill fitness and river valley relaxation needs. Note the earlier departure time - 1.00pm Friday.
Easy/Medium
Saturday from the Waikoko campsite follow road to the Umukarikari Track trailhead then over Sharp Cone and south to Urchin. After 5 km descend steeply to the Waipakihi River and camp. 7hrs.
Sunday climb back up the steep track and continue on to Urchin, then downhill to the bus at the Urchin Campsite, 4-5 hrs.
Leader: John Parsons Ph 020 41151414 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Transport: Club Bus
Drivers: Chris Burnett and TBA
Transport Cost: $90 members, $115 non-members
Destination:. Waikoko Campsite, Kaimanawa Road
Departure:.Friday 1.00 pm, Club Garage, 31 Sandringham Road
Brief dinner stop in Taupo or Turangi
Notes: Maps: NZTopo50 BH35 Turangi & BH36 Motutere. Tents must be carried for all parties except Medium 1 (where they’re nonetheless recommended given the year-round popularity of Waipakihi Hut on a Saturday night). Full storm gear essential. Waipakihi is a standard hut (1 hut ticket or annual backcountry hut pass).
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