Plans for the Kaimai's

Brand new multi-day in the Kaimais?

I have mixed feelings about this mooted plan, current example is the extensive work DOC has been doing at Whaka to make it more a family friendly area. Landscaping, toilets, boardwalks, new tracks / signage
It has now been extensively damaged through inappropriate 4x4 use and signs shot with shotgun discharges :wtfsmilie:
Kaimai ranges have significant weather events high river levels will contribute to inexperienced people getting differculty

I share your view point but at the same time I am happy to see any initiative that draws more kiwis into the great outdoors that we have here.

Surely Wairere Falls to Karangahake Gorge is 2 days at most? And they want to make a 4 day walk?

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Originally Posted by Barefoot

Surely Wairere Falls to Karangahake Gorge is 2 days at most? And they want to make a 4 day walk?

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There is some rugged country north of the Tuahu intersection

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Originally Posted by Barefoot

Surely Wairere Falls to Karangahake Gorge is 2 days at most? And they want to make a 4 day walk?

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Jeez a fit young buck like Phillip would do it in a day Barefoot and that is carrying my gear as well.

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Originally Posted by Rushy

Jeez a fit young buck like Phillip would do it in a day Barefoot and that is carrying my gear as well.

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What a waste of time that would be...Philip at the hut with your gear for three days waiting for you to catch up.

Iv seen trails bikes make short work of Doc board walks an endless staircases ;)

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Originally Posted by Spook

What a waste of time that would be...Philip at the hut with your gear for three days waiting for you to catch up.

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Ha ha ha ha that is why I keep a fly on the Zimmer frame Spook.

We did from waironogomai to karangahake gorge in ten and a half hours when I was about 13

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Originally Posted by Rushy

Jeez a fit young buck like Phillip would do it in a day Barefoot and that is carrying my gear as well.

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Originally Posted by Spook

What a waste of time that would be...Philip at the hut with your gear for three days waiting for you to catch up.

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I'll be in the Ureweras by the time Rushy gets to Wairere :sarge:

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Originally Posted by phillipgr

I'll be in the Ureweras by the time Rushy gets to Wairere :sarge:

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Listen here you cheeky young whipper snapper!

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Originally Posted by Rushy

Listen here you cheeky young whipper snapper!

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SORRY MATE, CAN YOU SPEAK UP ?? I CAN'T HEAR YOU FROM SO FAR AWAY

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Originally Posted by phillipgr

SORRY MATE, CAN YOU SPEAK UP ?? I CAN'T HEAR YOU FROM SO FAR AWAY

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Ha ha ha ha just as well you are not in a 20 x 20 with me.

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Originally Posted by phillipgr

SORRY MATE, CAN YOU SPEAK UP ?? I CAN'T HEAR YOU FROM SO FAR AWAY

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You are doing it all wrong Philip. Better off to load the ol'guy up, tape your knife to your barrel and get behind him and prod him a little...you would be surprised at the speed and distance covered in a day.

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Originally Posted by Rushy

Ha ha ha ha just as well you are not in a 20 x 20 with me.

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You would be puffed following him around in something that large.