Haurangi Hut overnight (Friday) - grade 1

See https://www.doc.govt.nz/parks-and-recreation/places-to-go/wellington-kapiti/places/remutaka-forest-park/things-to-do/huts/haurangi-hut/

https://www.doc.govt.nz/globalassets/documents/parks-and-recreation/places-to-visit/wellington/rimutaka-fp-brochure.pdf

https://wellytg.home.blog/trip-grades/

This trip is friday afternoon to saturday afternoon with priority given to those I have not done an overnight tramp with before.

We will meet at Catchpool Valley carpark at 5pm on Friday. Leaving time from Wellington should be no later than 4pm. Please be at platform 9 wgtn station at 3.50pm. Drivers are vignesh and laressa. Silke - own transport.

We'll walk in to haurangi hut and spend an evening socialising. Theres a couple of different route options TBC nearer the time but expect to walk 2-4hours. Bring a head torch.

On Saturday we can climb Mount Matthew's or walk the Whakanui and Mckerrow tracks (both approx 8-10 hours back to carpark) or explore other tracks in the area and swim in the river. We have to vacate the hut by 10am, however can leave heavy packs on trail edges / near hut and take smaller packs. I recommend you bring either a small day pack or a decent sized dry bag to keep all your belongings together. Options on Saturday are really up to you as long as you have pre arranged the appropriate transport options. If you have a preference on track please mention in the comments.

How to RSVP
RSVP and pay $12.50 for accommodation (I'll send you my bank details when you rsvp - ensure meetup messaging is enabled). If you rsvp and pay and then become unavailable let me know and I'll help try find someone to take your spot.

About the hut
This is a serviced hut which we will have sole use of (guaranteed bed!) with gas cookers and pots / pans / cutlery / etc.

Logistics
2 cars meeting at wellington train station platform 9 at 350pm. Passengers to pay koha to the driver (passenger and driver please arrange amount and payment between yourselves suggest minimum $5pp each way). We will meet at Catchpool Carpark ready to go at 5pm.

What To Bring:
Sturdy tramping footwear.
A wind and waterproof jacket
Warm layers
High energy snacks
Water bottle (2L)
Breakfast, lunch and dinner (or evening snack)
Bring extra clothing in case of wet weather.
Sleeping bag and sleeping gear
Day pack if you wish to complete a return walk on saturday (eg Mt Matthews)
PLB if you have one
Survival bag, First Aid and personal medication.
Walking poles if you have them
Cards or game for the evening
Head torch
Candles and matches
Hut clothes and shoes
Toilet paper

As we'll arrive at the hut late I recommend you have a light dinner before we leave and a snack at the hut. Any questions please ask.