Haurangi Hut, Remutaka Forest Park (Newbie friendly)
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***Please read the description in full so you know how the RSVPs will work for this event***
3 spots available
I have Haurangi hut in the Remutaka Forest Park booked for 1 night from Saturday 30 August to Sunday 31 August. So let's go hiking and exploring.
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We'll meet in the Catchpool car park and then make our way to the hut (route to be decided).
Once at the hut we can relax before we settle down and have some dinner and a few drinks. At night we may go for a wander down the track to see if we can hear any Kiwi.
On Sunday we can either walk back out on the Orongorongo track if we want to cruise, or take an alternative route if we're feeling energetic.
Most of this walk is on fairly well graded tracks.
We'll meet at Catchpool Road-end on Saturday around lunchtime.
There is no public transport, so you will need to organise your own ride or carpool in the comments - please state if you have a car and can bring some people along. As it is about a 45 minute drive each way, please give your driver a koha of at least $5 for petrol each way.
We should be back to the carpark around midday on Sunday, unless we decide to take a more adventurous track out.
Cost: $13.00 per person for the hut fees + koha for driver if you need a lift.
RSVP to the waitlist - I'll message (please make sure you have this functionality enabled) my bank account details to the first 8 people. (If you have been on one of my trips before and know my account number, please don't send me any money unless I message you.)
Once I have received your payment I will move you from the Waitlist to the Going list. The reason you need to pay now is I have already paid for the booking.
Note that guests are not an option for this one as I prefer spots to go to actual members that a) have made the effort to sign up to this group and b)have read and understood the event description
No refunds sorry (unless the event is over-subscribed). If you find yourself unable to go, then you're welcome to find another person to take your place and they can pay you back.
You will need:
Tramping Pack (You can hire these from Bivouac)
Sleeping Bag
Sturdy footwear (preferably hiking boots).
A wind and waterproof jacket
Warm layers
high energy snacks
Drinking water for the walk (we can get more water at the hut)
Bring something for breakfast (x1), lunch (x1), and dinner (x1)
Bring extra clothing in case of wet weather.
PLB if you have one (I will have 1)
Survival bag
Walking poles if you have them
Cards or game for the evening
A celebratory drink if you wish
First aid and personal medication.
Head torch
Hut shoes
Sunscreen
Toilet paper
Candles
About the hut:
Haurangi Hut is a serviced 10-bunk hut in the Remutaka Forest Park. We will have sole occupancy and the hut has cookers, pots, pans, crockery and cooking utensils as well as wood heating, cold tap water and a composting toilet.
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Haurangi Hut, Remutaka Forest Park (Newbie friendly)