Monday, 25 August 2025 at 5:00 pm to Sunday, 31 August 2025 at 5:00 pm
Organisers: Max Honiss, Zade Viggers
Medium Hard trip around mt Ruapehu sometime in the second week of the holidays (25th - 31st). Looking at 4 days, or 5 if we decide to extend and do the northen crossing as well.
Very weather dependent, so look at booking at least a week off work to be able to pick the best weather window!
Max's car only has 2-3 spots; this trip will not be first-come, first-served, but instead, more active members with previous tramping experience will likely be prioritised, unless we can get more cars! Please sign up if you're keen and have a car!
All the huts are first-come-first serve, so bring an airmat in case we need to stay on the floor or outside. We'll have a fly & groundsheet incase we do need to camp outside.
It will probably be VERY cold, so do bring polypros/merinos (I suggest at least one set to walk in & one set to sleep in, so you don't sleep in damp thermals), & some other warm layers to pop on top. You probably want proper waterproof boots with wool socks & gaiters, not just trail runners, otherwise your feet will get very cold.
Reach out to Max if you have any questions.
Route
Day 1 15.5km
Head up morning of first day (28th?), walk across past tama lakes to Waihohonu Hut
Day 2 13.2km
Walk to Rangipo Hut
Day 3 23.8km (includes uphill road walking)
The big day: Walk to Mangaturuturu Hut
Day 4 18.4km (includes downhill road walking)
Walk out to Iwikau village, then down Bruce road to Whakapapa village
$78.00
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