Thread: Kaweka Access from Taihape Side?

Greetings Again,
The Kiwi Saddle area has been one of my favourites for around 40 years. Declining mobility has meant my last trip was around 5 years ago. The area from the hut to Castle Camp is particularly nice. Contorta has been a problem in places over recent years but I think they have had a bit of a clean out recently. There are plenty of loop trips you can do either via Rogue Ridge or Mackintosh if you feel so inclined. One piece of local knowledge. It may seem inviting to go down the Tutaekuri to get back to the carpark rather than climb the hill from Kiwi Saddle Hut. Don't. The river is very rough. Two hours or so back to the carpark via the track and two days via the river. People still get caught by this from time to time.
Enjoy your trip. Grandpamac.