fruitbat

A love of mountain racing lead to a passion for tramping. My husband, sister and brother and their spouses all tramp and we regularly have family tramps. My favourite tramping places are Mt Hikurangi, Lake Waikaremoana and Tongariro National Park.

• fruitbatfruitbat discussed Waimana valley parking ... 6 September 20156 September 2015.

  Have any luck? Where are you heading off to this time?

• fruitbatfruitbat discussed Matemateonga Track 4 October 20144 October 2014.

  There's a short description of the ride on licencetoride from 2012.

• fruitbatfruitbat discussed 29 October 201329 October 2013.

  Thanks for the information. We enjoyed the river travel up to Daphne. Got up to Howletts but the horrendous winds ...

• fruitbatfruitbat discussed Six Foot track, Ureweras 18 November 201118 November 2011.

  Has anyone done the six-foot track in Te Urewera NP,going through Maungapohatu Village and coming out at the Waimana end? ...

• fruitbatfruitbat discussed RE: Grandshelters Ice Box 13 August 201113 August 2011.

  We made another flash-looking igloo on Ruapehu near the Ski Lodges. Hard shovelling but easier packing. Had a good night's ...

• fruitbatfruitbat commented on madpom'smadpom's photograph, Scree face from Watson/Temple into the Maitland 4 August 20114 August 2011.

  You get to some amazing places! Most of which I have never heard of.

• fruitbatfruitbat discussed RE: Looking for a Challenging day hike near Auc... 26 July 201126 July 2011.

  How about the Kauaeranga Kauri Trail and up to the Pinnacles in Coromandel. Lots of interesting history and not too ...

• fruitbatfruitbat commented on iangeorge'siangeorge's photograph, snow ghost 8 July 20118 July 2011.

  Casper the friendly ghost!

• fruitbatfruitbat commented on nzbazza'snzbazza's photograph, Yellow Fungus 8 July 20118 July 2011.

  Another good website for fungi identification is 'Wecome to the Kaimai Bush'.

• fruitbatfruitbat commented on nzbazza'snzbazza's photograph, Orange Fungus 8 July 20118 July 2011.

  Did you notice on the menu on the left that you can change the list to the common names of ...

• fruitbatfruitbat commented on iangeorge'siangeorge's photograph, Pararaha Valley 3 June 20113 June 2011.

  This was one of the best places on the Hillary Trail which we did in March.

• fruitbatfruitbat discussed RE: NZ Herald: Tramper hit by rogue boulder 3 April 20113 April 2011.

  Every time I've been on Ngauruhoe I've seen dislodged rocks hurtling down the mountain like missiles. One of the problems ...

• fruitbatfruitbat discussed RE: Kaimai-Mamaku Tracks and Huts 27 November 201027 November 2010.

  We did the N/S track, following the route described in the DoC brochure 'Kaimai to Coast' or the new Kaimai-Mamaku ...

• fruitbatfruitbat commented on pmcke'spmcke's photograph, Sign at the carpark at the start of the Mt Hikurangi Trip 23 November 201023 November 2010.

  There is a partnership with DoC and Ngati Porou. DoC assist with track work, but the hut is administered by ...

• fruitbatfruitbat commented on pmcke'spmcke's photograph, Marker Tree 7 November 20107 November 2010.

  I hope you added another one, just in case someone misses the track!

• fruitbatfruitbat discussed RE: Tongariro alpine crossing 24/08/2010 26 August 201026 August 2010.

  Did you get to go over the Tongariro Crossing? Is there a lot of snow there at the moment or ...

• fruitbatfruitbat discussed RE: Turoa - Whakapapa 22 July 201022 July 2010.

  At the moment the ice and snow that was on it a couple weeks ago has gone and people were ...

• fruitbatfruitbat discussed RE: Ever come across aircraft wreckage in the b... 20 May 201020 May 2010.

  There was an interesting item on TV about a family who were searching for a specific plane wreck in Fiordland, ...

• fruitbatfruitbat commented on monkeysh1ne'smonkeysh1ne's photograph, Tunui from Tuiti Tararua Main Range 19 May 201019 May 2010.

  It looks a nasty place in good weather!

• fruitbatfruitbat commented on pmcke'spmcke's photograph, Waipakihi Hut 16 March 201016 March 2010.

  March 2010 - The deck has now been enlarged. Very nice place to sit in the afternoon sun.

• fruitbatfruitbat discussed RE: Kaweka Challenge 1 March 20101 March 2010.

  Old grannys indeed! Actually feel like one today, and look it too - bit stiff and sore! We had a ...

• fruitbatfruitbat discussed RE: Twilight Zone 16 December 200916 December 2009.

  Whatever you do, just keep taking the pills, at least until you return from the twilight zone!

• fruitbat discussed RE: Govt Minning Intentions. 20 October 200920 October 2009.

  For more information there is an interesting article on the FMC website about this issue and a petition form you ...

• fruitbat discussed RE: Ruakituri River - Waitangi Falls 24 September 200924 September 2009.

  Yes, no problem. Give him a call.

• fruitbat discussed RE: RE: Kaimai-Mamaku 8 August 20098 August 2009.

  I just bought a copy of the book. A comprehensive guide to the area. It's very good, easy to read, ...

• fruitbat discussed RE: Where can you buy a billy with no plastic b... 17 July 200917 July 2009.

  Have you tried the Army Surplus type shops or perhaps Trade Me? How many litres is 6 pints? I could ...

• fruitbat discussed RE: Trip planning for Great Walks on South Island 4 July 20094 July 2009.

  If you were in Gisborne before going to Waikaremoana you could think about squeezing in a trip to Mt Hikurangi. Could ...

• fruitbat commented on tonya's photograph, kea at kahurangi 30 May 200930 May 2009.

  was it carrying a passport by any chance?

• fruitbat discussed RE: Over Trousers 13 April 200913 April 2009.

  Well you do see some strange sights on the trail sometimes! There's a great product for chafing called Bodyglide which ...