Thread: Rimutakas - goats / Orongaronga valley?

Hi all

I'm thinking of spending ANZAC day in the hills. I'm actively looking for a nice young goat for the Indian girl at work to cook up for us all. I do cross creek quite a lot with maybe a 50% hit rate but I fancy trying a different spot. Orongaronga valley has been on my list for a while and I thought I may give it a try tomorrow. Does anyone know if goats can be found around the valley and what the water level may be like considering recent weather? I'd like to cross and get up goat stream maybe or take a look at a creek or two but don't want to risk it if the water is a bit angry.

Or does anyone know of another area in or around the Rimutakas/western Tararuas where I may be able to catch a goat - yes, sorry, its THAT question. I've already done the northern rimutaka pylon track and pulled a monster billy out of there but I wouldn't eat him myself. If anyone else fancies companion on a a trip out tomorrow too then PM me.

Regards
Ash