3295 - Crosbies

This weekend trip is the last of 3 where popular huts in the greater Waikato area will be visited. The other two huts are Waitawheta (also in the Coromandel – trip 3285) and Pahautea on Mount Pirongia (trip 3279).  If you want to “bag” all three, here’s the opportunity to do so. 

Of the 3 huts, Crosbies has the longest history as it sits on the historic site of Crosbies Settlement. Established in 1880, it was abandoned in 1926 as the settlers struggled against the weather and isolation.  Thomas and Agnes Crosbie cleared the rugged land under the Homestead Act and supplemented their income by mining coal and collecting kauri gum.  

Due to the variable weather and track conditions that have affected walks in the Coromandel of late, the actual route/s to and from the hut will be determined closer to the walk dates. In the meantime, register for this event and the leader will keep you up to date through regular group emails in the months to come.  There is a possibility to have two different grades of fitness, but the initial one will be medium, with up to six hours walking per day. 

Please Note: We have booked the 8 remaining bunks of the 10-bunk hut. There are 5 campsites also available, so the group limit is 13 (book your own campsite if one is available).  

Leader : Allan Wickens   027 950 9546 / email  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.        Grade : medium 

Transport : TBA                   Cost : Hut fee/camp site