Hot Springs Trip: Splish Splash

This was a trip run last year that I missed out on. I would like to run it again, but there is the issue of cost. Due to the current fuel crisis it wont be cheap. I would really like to run this trip, but do be aware that if the cost of fuel does not go down, I wont be running it. 

Cost: $71. Sorry about the increase in cost, but im including a group dinner on saturday night 

Come along on an easy tramp to some hot pools! This is a beginner friendly trip, so even if you've never tramped before, feel free to sign up! 

Gear to bring:

❏     Pack + Pack liner/drybags

❏     Raincoat

❏     Headtorch + spare batteries

❏     Boots + socks

❏     Shorts + teeshirt not cotton

❏     Fleece/wool jumper not cotton (bring warm clothes, itll be cold)

❏     Thermal top and bottom

❏     Warm hat, gloves and neck gaiter

❏     Sunhat + sunscreen

❏     1L+ water bottle

❏     Map + compass**

❏     Personal first aid kit

❏     Toilet paper + hand sanitizer

❏     Sleeping bag

❏     Sleeping mat*

❏     Hut clothes optional

❏     Toothbrush + toiletries

❏     Bowl, mug and cutlery

❏     Billy*

❏     Cooker* + lighter/matches

Also bring togs and a quick dry towel

Friday: Leave Wellington by mid-morning and make the 5hr trek up to Hawke's Bay. We'll arrive at the Mangatutu campsite by dark, in time to set up the tents, cook some dinner and jump into the hot pools around sunset. There's no walking on this day!

Saturday: Walk 2-3 hours to Te Puia Hut in the morning. Drop our bags, eat some lunch, and then walk another 45min to the Mangatainoka hot pools where we can hang out for the afternoon and evening. Alternatively, we could choose to camp next to the hot pools at the Mangatainoka campsite. 

Sunday: Walk the 3-4hrs back to the roadend in the morning. If we have time, we can jump in the Mangatutu hot pools again before we leave. Drive back to Wellington in the afternoon, likely arriving home around dinner time!

The Mangatutu hot pools.