King’s Birthday weekend: Herbert Forest-Waianakarua Reserve

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May 30, 2026 – June 1, 2026 all-day

2026-05-30T00:00:00+12:00

2026-06-02T00:00:00+12:00

King’s Birthday weekend: Saturday 30th May – Monday 1 June: Herbert Forest-Waianakarua Reserve
Starting at the Swallows car park, walk up forest tracks to Mt Misery Road and over to the Kahikatea Hut to stay the night. Day 2 go down to the middle branch of the Waianakarua River and climb up a ridge to the Staircase Hut for the second night. Day 3 walk out via Staircase Ridge and Herbert Forest tracks to the Swallows car park. Tents required.
Contact: Robbie (021 044 9437) Depart: Swallows car park 8.00am Saturday
Grading: Medium
Names to Robbie by Monday 25th May please.

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