It was an enjoyable day out, taking in the cenotaph, Anzac Monument, Honeyfield Fountain, Fishleigh Cottage which was rescued from demolition in the last few years, St Mary’s Church, Marsland Hill and Redcoat Lane to the Huatoki Walkway and back to Devon St to admire the heritage buildings. And lucky on Mother’s Day to find a table at the Good Home. 9 walkers, Carol and Dave Digby, Pat and David McNair, Wietze Hoogeveen, Rae Hannah, Alan Rogers, Lois Sundy and Jan Fleming. Thanks Carol, our photographer.

We had a great day for our Alpine Ramble trip. Here is a few pics from the day.

Last Sunday, Andrea, Kathryn & David had the pleasure of accompanying Barbara Whyte, 74, to the top of Fanthams Peak. Barbara who now lives in Canada is the great niece of Frances (Fanny) Fantham who at 19 years old was the first woman to climb the peak in 1887 which now bears her name.

The Big - Little bike ride 🚴
We had our club e-bike ride today out the back of Pukengahu & Mangamingi area. 7 hardy souls took to their bikes on a sunny autumn morning & had a great time. Only one obstacle blocked us for a moment at the start of the metal road section when Mr Craig was droving his Hereford cattle along it. After that it was incident free riding back to our starting point. It was only a few hours or so but a lot of fun followed by lunch at the Inflame cafe.

Al, Rae, Wietze, Justine and Jan enjoyed a great day out doing the Waitahinga Trails, inland from Kai Iwi. Leaving Hawera at 8.45 we were at Quarry car park by 10.10, beginning our walk along Okehu Ridge. We agreed early on the walk some of us didn’t have enough in the tank to go to the Dam, and Croppers clearing would be the destination for all but Al, who shot on ahead. The rest of us got to Croppers in just over an hour. Rae and Justine walked a short way along Tom’s Ridge but didn’t fancy an uphill return. We set off back on the Rimu walk, meeting Al on his return journey who agreed the return journey was a grind. We took the Pines track back to the car park, a loop journey of 3 hours. It felt like a “real” tramp, no structures, natural tracks, sometimes gnarly and all the time having to keep a watch for markers. And a great walk for a sunny summer day, under bush cover most of the walk.