Dominie Biv, Kaweka FP

Plan A was a trip to Taranaki NP, but a nasty storm forecast had us looking for drier options. The Kaweka's proved just the ticket, keeping pretty good weather for easter (apart from a few drips of drizzle on Good friday.

We began from 'The Lakes' carpark at Kuripapango and climbed on to the main Kaweka range via Rouge Spur. It was pretty windy on the tops, but visibility was good until we got drizzled on at Kaweka J itself.

Dominie Biv was empty when we turned up, but soon after 2 other parties stopped by, hoping to spend the night. One team camped, whilst the other pushed on to Studholme saddle.

Saturday was a mellow stroll to McIntosh Hut, other than the dip into Donalds stream gorge. Sunday was a short walk back over the Tutaekuri river and back to the cars.

Pip on the Main Kaweka Range beneath Kairahi Peak

Adding one rock to the Kaweka J memorial cairn


Dan and Dominie Biv
(its pretty cozy.. 1 and 1/2 bunks)

Pip descends Makahu Spur

Makahu Saddle Geocache

Crossing Donalds stream

Donalds Stream Gorge

McIntosh Hut

(8 Mats on sleeping platforms)

Inspecting the start of the Tutaekuri Gorge

I think there's a canyoning trip to be done here....