Thread: Kaweka Road Closure

Hi folks

Anyone know if I can get into Kaweka road this weekend? keen to get out for my second ever hunt, but most people telling me not to bother as everywhere will be buried under snow. After being cooped up last weekend I need to get out for a walk! Im dead keen and dont want to take no for an answer ha ha

No

Everything buried under snow




Ask again on friday for an update

Bugger. will do thanks mate. Ruahines be the same ya reckon? Anywhere in Hawkes bay worth a look??

On the walk into longview hut (ruahines) turn south and drop down towards the pohangina river, hunt the ridges and gullies on the true left, nice reds there at the moment, bloody big bodied animals.

Remember, half the fun of hunting is exploring and finding areas with animals, - don't deny yourself that pleasure.

Originally Posted by 7mmsaum

On the walk into longview hut (ruahines) turn south and drop down towards the pohangina river, hunt the ridges and gullies on the true left, nice reds there at the moment, bloody big bodied animals.

Remember, half the fun of hunting is exploring and finding areas with animals, - don't deny yourself that pleasure.

Take your snow shoes!
We are lower than longveiw !
This was late yesterday.



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Still watch the forecast though and don't take any risks. Gear up for the worst eventuality.

Your bod might last longer when it's frozen, but you are still dead.

As tahr said take enough gear to be out the night! @BRADS looks like you need some cross country skiis could make Toby's shoot a real biathalon

Originally Posted by 223nut

As tahr said take enough gear to be out the night! @BRADS looks like you need some cross country skiis could make Toby's shoot a real biathalon

If its like that at Tobys I feel sorry for the beer

Originally Posted by Gibo

If its like that at Tobys I feel sorry for the beer

Bro we'll drink that and keep it warm in our tummies.
It can be our job for the weekend


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yeah thanks guys. I will be prepared. Have a bit of tramping experience before I picked up a gun so know how unforgiving the weather can be up there!
@7mmsaum yeah I have been doin a little study on that longview walk on google earth etc, and is definately on my to do list. thought it maybe snowed in up there too. May just go and walk up the Makaroro river if I cant hatch another plan. you are dead right about getting out there to have a look, and Im determined to not deny myself the pleasure!

copied this update from the Kaweka facebook page:

Makino Hut
09 August 2016: Mahaku Road closed
Due to the recent heavy snow, Mahaku Road into Middle Hill, Makino, Mangatutu hot pools and Te Puia Lodge will be close for approximately two weeks.

Hastings District Council advise there is some tree damage and it will take approximately two weeks to open the road. Once the council has opened their section of road, DOC will assess the damage from Pinks Hut to the road end.

Kaweka Road to Makahu Saddle will be closed until further notice due to extreme snow fall.

Mangatutu Hot Springs Campsite
09 August 2016: Mahaku Road closed
Due to the recent heavy snow, Mahaku Road into Middle Hill, Makino, Mangatutu hot pools and Te Puia Lodge will be close for approximately two weeks.

Hastings District Council advise there is some tree damage and it will take approximately two weeks to open the road. Once the council has opened their section of road, DOC will assess the damage from Pinks Hut to the road end.

Kaweka Road to Makahu Saddle will be closed until further notice due to extreme snow fall.
Middle Hill Hut
09 August 2016: Mahaku Road closed
Due to the recent heavy snow, Mahaku Road into Middle Hill, Makino, Mangatutu hot pools and Te Puia Lodge will be close for approximately two weeks.

Hastings District Council advise there is some tree damage and it will take approximately two weeks to open the road. Once the council has opened their section of road, DOC will assess the damage from Pinks Hut to the road end.

Kaweka Road to Makahu Saddle will be closed until further notice due to extreme snow fall.

Te Puia Hut (Lodge)
09 August 2016: Mahaku Road closed
Due to the recent heavy snow, Mahaku Road into Middle Hill, Makino, Mangatutu hot pools and Te Puia Lodge will be close for approximately two weeks.

Hastings District Council advise there is some tree damage and it will take approximately two weeks to open the road. Once the council has opened their section of road, DOC will assess the damage from Pinks Hut to the road end.
Kaweka Road to Makahu Saddle will be closed until further notice due to extreme snow fall.

Top end of Puketitiri over weekend:





They said stock losses will be huge with 5 foot of snow. Buried vehicle, chopper back home

Wow shit that is bad. Maybe next weekend then...

Originally Posted by 6x47

Top end of Puketitiri over weekend:


They said stock losses will be huge with 5 foot of snow. Buried vehicle, chopper back home

Was this the Mackintosh?

A "private block" is all I'll say