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Urchin - Waipakihi Hut - Umukarikari - GPX

Urchin - Waipakihi Hut - Umukarikari - GPX

A GPX file of this classic trip   More ▶︎
Waipakihi Thunderbolt Loop

Waipakihi Thunderbolt Loop

A 3 day loop in the Kaimanawas with a lot of enjoyable tops travel   More ▶︎
Urchin-Umukarikari

Urchin-Umukarikari

This is a new track, it has only just been cut through the bush between Urchin and Umukarikari. It is ...   More ▶︎
on the ridge

on the ridge

Photograph was taken in the late afternoon while slowly approaching Waipakihi hut in the valley.   More ▶︎
Urchin-Umukarikari Loop Track

Urchin-Umukarikari Loop Track

This is a new track linking the existing Umukarikari Track that goes to Waipakihi Hut with the Urchin Track that ...   More ▶︎
3kgs of ice...

3kgs of ice...

It was a tad cold... Hard to get the feet into solid boots   More ▶︎
Reflections of Sue in the Waipakihi River

Reflections of Sue in the Waipakihi River

One of many river crossing in the Waipakihi   More ▶︎
Perfect weather in the Kaimanawas

Perfect weather in the Kaimanawas

One of the greatthings about the walk up Umukarikari is the view. That is if you are lucky enough to ...   More ▶︎
Camping on the Tops

Camping on the Tops

A great place to be if the weather is good and you can find some water   More ▶︎
Ruapehu at Sunrise from the Kaimanawa Tops

Ruapehu at Sunrise from the Kaimanawa Tops

We were camping out in the Kaimanawas in perfect weather and got this view of Ruapehu as the sun was ...   More ▶︎
Kaimanawa Tops

Kaimanawa Tops

Looking from the Umukarikari end along the bush ridge towards Urchin. A new track has just been cut along this ...   More ▶︎
Above Waipakihi Hut

Above Waipakihi Hut

Looking down towards Waipakihi Hut from near the end of the Umukarikari Track.   More ▶︎
Mt Ruapehu with the Waipakihi River in the foreground

Mt Ruapehu with the Waipakihi River in the foreground

Ruapehu dominates the view from the western Kaimanawas   More ▶︎
Waipakihi Hut to Middle Range

Waipakihi Hut to Middle Range

DOC have re cut an old track that gives access to the Middle Range from Waipakihi Hut. The usual route ...   More ▶︎
Kaimanawa Forest Park - East Taupo Lands Trust Boundary

Kaimanawa Forest Park - East Taupo Lands Trust Boundary

I like to have this track loaded into my GPS whenever I am in the Kaimanawas because the boundary is ...   More ▶︎
Waipakihi Hut

Waipakihi Hut

A telephoto shot of Waipakihi Hut as you approach it from Umukarikari   More ▶︎
Waipakihi Hut

Waipakihi Hut

12 bunk hut in the kaimanawas on a bench above the river a pleasant place to spend a sunny day   More ▶︎
Waipakihi Hut

Waipakihi Hut

Very tidy hut situated on a bench above the Waipakihi River on a Sunny day this would be a great ...   More ▶︎
Socks outside Waipakihi Hut

Socks outside Waipakihi Hut

Just drying off.   More ▶︎
Urchin - Waipakihi Hut - Umukarikari Trip

Urchin - Waipakihi Hut - Umukarikari Trip

A classic 2 - 3 day trip in the Kaimanawas. Includes open tops, river travel and a comfy hut for ...   More ▶︎
Aproaching Waipakihi Hut

Aproaching Waipakihi Hut

It is a long haul up the Waipakihi River and you are wondering how long it will be, when suddenly ...   More ▶︎
Waipakihi Hut

Waipakihi Hut

A great hut in the heart of the Kaimanawa Ranges.   More ▶︎
Waipakihi Thunderbolt Loop

Waipakihi Thunderbolt Loop

A 3 day trip in the Kaimanawas following the Middle Range and enjoyable tops tramping. Also a probable night camping ...   More ▶︎
Thunderbolt track now easy to find

Thunderbolt track now easy to find

For many years the track to Thunderbolt has not been easy to find. The position is also wrongly depicted on ...   More ▶︎
Camp on the saddle just past Thunderbolt

Camp on the saddle just past Thunderbolt

Beautiful spot to bask in the afternoon sun!   More ▶︎
View from near top of Umukarikari

View from near top of Umukarikari

Marker Tree

Marker Tree

Generations of markers mark the spot where the Tunderbolt Track enters the bush at bushline   More ▶︎
Descending Middle Range

Descending Middle Range

At the western end of Middle Range in the Kaimanawas, taken from Motutere. Mt Ngauruhoe and Urchin to the left.   More ▶︎
Looking down into the Waipakihi from the slopes of Motutere

Looking down into the Waipakihi from the slopes of Motutere

The route into the valley heads down this bush ridge then veers off the left. That is Umukarikari beyond   More ▶︎
Lower Waipakihi Valley

Lower Waipakihi Valley

The route down the lower Waipakihi just follows the river. You can cut off about 5 minutes at the point ...   More ▶︎
Lower Waipakahi Valley

Lower Waipakahi Valley

A nice easy valley with very pleasant camping all the way along its length   More ▶︎
Waipakihi Valley from the Urchin Ridge

Waipakihi Valley from the Urchin Ridge

The is the first view you get of the Waipakihi Valley from the Urchin Ridge   More ▶︎
Tops camping in the Kaimanawas

Tops camping in the Kaimanawas

Not a bit of shelter from the wind, but who needs it today.   More ▶︎
On top of Urchin

On top of Urchin

Travelling along the tops from Urchin to the Waipakihi and you get great views of Tongariro National Park   More ▶︎
Trying out my new Olympus Tent in the Waipakihi River

Trying out my new Olympus Tent in the Waipakihi River

And very snug it was too   More ▶︎
Looking west from Thunderbolt towards the Waipakihi

Looking west from Thunderbolt towards the Waipakihi

Ridge top travelling in the Kaimanawas is bliss on a perfect day   More ▶︎
Sue on the summit of Thunderbolt

Sue on the summit of Thunderbolt

Thunderbolt is just another bump on the ridge but because it has a name is a cause for celebration   More ▶︎
Lunch on Urchin Trig

Lunch on Urchin Trig

Which ever way the wind is coming from dictates where you sit to have lunch on the Urchin. On this ...   More ▶︎
Waipakihi river

Waipakihi river

22.8.2007   More ▶︎
on the ridge

on the ridge

21.8.2007   More ▶︎
on the ridge

on the ridge

21.8.2007   More ▶︎
view on Mt. Ruapehu

view on Mt. Ruapehu

taken on 21st of August 2007   More ▶︎
Buggered

Buggered

My mate on a hot day top of the climb onto Urchin from Waipakihi. Im with pmcke there isnt a ...   More ▶︎
Urchin Trig

Urchin Trig

The trig on Urchin, a clear day back to Ngaruahoe   More ▶︎
Kaimanawa Tops

Kaimanawa Tops

First trip up on the tops, very taken with the vista!   More ▶︎
Mt. Ruapehu

Mt. Ruapehu

view on the volcano   More ▶︎
Crossing the Waipakihi River

Crossing the Waipakihi River

You have to cross the Waipakihi River many times as you come down this river. Sue is a bit shorter ...   More ▶︎