On 26./27.11.2011 my trip 'Sunset on South Saddle' is scheduled.The idea is to camp on the South Saddle next to Mt Matthews(Rimutaka Range), which has an awesome sunset/view on Wellington harbour and down the Mukamuka stream to the ocean (sunrise). In contrast to other club trips, we will (try to) arrive before sunset instead of starting walking ...

Depends how near and how easy-moderate :-)  Orongorongo valley - about 40min drive through Wainuiomata, then a couple of hours easy walk into a pretty river.  Have lunch then walk back out.  There are various bush tracks in that area too.  Could camp the night too or they have bookable huts. Kapakapanui Hut - Near Waikanae, ...

Hi all, a bunch of Wellington multi-sporters have organised a mountain run/competitive tramp as a fundraiser for an international competition they are hoping to go to.  See attachment for the details but salient points are: The race course is the Mukamuka stream tramp i.e. Orongorongo river -> Turakirae head ->Mukamuka stream -> ...

Heyhey I'm off on a bit of a mission through the Rimutakas one day this weekend (probably Sunday) so if you're keen for a bit of mayhem, give me an email! This will be a good chance to explore the area before staggering in with all the gear next weekend for Bushball! Cheers, Annabel