If you were going to go to Taranaki AND have a car then why not come to the Ruahines instead.

There are a few of us heading into the upper Waikamaka/Kawhatau tonight.  Except we have more people keen than seats available.

 probably just stay at the hut at the roadend, and look at a medium grade trip (with scope to go harder if people are enthused)

So if you've got a car or are keen then best to reply here or email me at work

 Do it.  DO IT.