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Please watch for updates. Trips and details may change regularly.
Omissions and errors, please email al@barkla.kiwi.nz
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Saturday 2nd December - Cycle trip Bell Block to Lepperton
Wietze has another cycle route in this area, taking in a Cafe stop.
Leader: Wietze Hoogeveen 021 818 149

Saturday 9th December - Christmas BBQ
At Al & Irene's home, 16a Larlin Drive Hawera, 6pm onward, BYO food and drinks.

Sunday 21st January - Pukeiti
1
½ hours to the Rainforest Hut, or Pukeiti Summit Track about the same, depending on fitness. Followed by lunch of course at the Rainforest Eatery.
Contact: Jan Fleming 027 418 2429

Sunday 4th February - Cycle Trip Moeawatea
Leader: Jim Finer 027 444 9190

Wednesday 7th February - Club Night
Treasure/Scavenger Hunt courtesy of Justine, come along for a night of fun and games 7.30pm.

Saturday 17th February - Club Summit
This is a club event, bring along friends or family who have the fitness and enthusiasm to reach the summit with the support of club members.
Contacts: Al Barkla 027 618 9002 or David Sattler 027 209 9375

Sunday 3rd March - York Road Loop Track
Explore the remnants of the old Egmont Branch railway quarry complex while walking through native forest. An easy 3 hour stroll, great for children and adults alike.
Leader: Marilyn Finer 027 668 8999

Wednesday 6th March - Club Night
Paddy Leatherby sharing her recent trip to South Africa for the Netball Worlds and Safari Parks 7.30pm

Friday 15th - Sunday 17th March - Ruatiti Weekend
A great camping area, remote and beautiful, basic facilities. Options for tramping, cycling, swimming, trout fishing or just relaxing.
Contacts: Marilyn Finer 027 668 8999 or Jan Fleming 027 418 2429

Saturday 24th March - Kapuni Lodge
Tidy up around the lodge, enjoy the views, share an evening of conviviality in our wonderful asset.

Wednesday 3rd April - AGM
We need new people on our committee with new ideas. Please consider becoming more involved. Or just come along and let us know what you wish to gain from your membership 7.30pm

Sunday 7th April - McLuggages Tunnel Whangamomona Saddle
Something for everyone, moderate fitness, glow worms and wetas.
Leader: Jim Finer 027 444 9190

Friday 12th - Sunday 14th April - Waiinu Beach
Camping and motorhomes. Great facilities, options for beach walks, fishing and relaxing.
Contact: Jan Fleming 027 418 2429


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Waiaua Gorge, Sunday 27th March 2022

29/3/2022

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A party of 8 set off up the Ihaia track on the western side of the mountain to view the new gorge or canyon excavated by the Waiaua river during a storm last winter. The canyon severed the round the mountain track so completely that a large detour was required.

We first made our way to the old Oaonui hut site and then continued on to view the canyon which we estimated to be at least 10 metres deep and marvelled at the power of water to carve out so much material so quickly.

Then it was back to the old hut site for lunch after which Bruce led us (directly) to the nearby 1944 crash site of the Avro Anson.

Back down the track again we took the new diversion to the Waiaua river bed to view the rock littered debris that was washed out of the canyon before returning to Ihaia road end.

Present were Wietze and Rae Hoogeveen, Kathryn Jones, Sheryl Stanners, Al Barkla, Bruce Finer, Cathy and Graham Thompson.

Official Report of the 1944 Crash

The crew departed New Plymouth Airport at 1419LT on a navigation exercise. While cruising at an altitude of 1,200 feet, the twin engine aircraft went through a cloudy area over Mt Egmont (Mt Taranaki). Familiar with the area, the second pilot saw trees 200 feet below and took over the control to turn to the right to avoid any collision with the mountain. Unfortunately, the aircraft stalled, hit tree tops and crashed in a wooded area. F/Sgt Peterson was able to leave the crash site and walked for about seven miles to find help. On site, the rescuers were able to evacuate a second crew member alive while both other occupants were killed.

Crew (SNR):
F/Sgt John Paterson Cummins, pilot, †
F/Sgt Maurice Roy Haycock, pilot, †
Sgt B. F. A. Rough, navigator,
F/Sgt A. F. Peterson, radio operator.

Graham Thompson
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