3115 Ruahine Range

First day we will travel to Hastings and stay the night, we may do a bit of a day trip on the way. Early next morning we will start at Sentry hut or depending on the size of the group stay there the night before. The first day is a 760m climb to Park Peaks hut through a beech forest. There is an outcrop halfway up with great views. Rocky knoll.

Once at the turn off we will take a detour to the right to the trig on Pohatuhaha. The views are amazing on the top here. You can see right across the Ruahines. It is steep climb so expect to be slow climb. Then will head to the left to Park Peaks hut. This is a 6 bunk hut with plenty of camping area. If we get here early or every one wants to continue we will head to the next hut along a ridge. Upper Makaroro Hut, 4 bunks and water is from the stream. The next day we will take a day trip to Totara Spur and look for the tarns. This will be another climb of 400m and a day of exploration. On the Monday we will then head back home with a steep decline. This trip does not cover great distances but the terrain is steep and rough.