Great Video! A lot of history in Crosbies Clearing too. At 21:35 you walked past the memorial to Swedish tourists Heidi Pakkonnen and Urban Hoglin, who disappeared in this area in 1989.
Im always happy to help if I can. Thank you for the kind words of encouragement. Its always a big help to me when some-one takes the time and trouble to comment, especially when you say something nice!
Nice tramp Pete. I really look forward to your trips. You are lucky you had the hut to yourself; I always prefer it that way. Im off for a week with Helisika at Otupua next week. Looking forward to that and have been getting in the spirit by watching your footy field vid! Cheers and keep up the good work. AB.
Im not a fan of the large "barn like" huts when there are others there, so happy to have it to myself. I did have this trip planned for a few weeks and kept an eye on the bookings looking for a day when it was empty. Enjoy the Heli trip. Thanks for watching.
Interesting country, too bad the clouds were hiding the views. And I agree, the hills have gotten a lot steeper in the last 45 years! That's a lot of food to fit in that little pot; it usually seems like the Trangia 27 one liter saucepans are just barely big enough.
I definately over estimated the pots capacity. That said, it still worked OK. Ive got a 1.5l pot on the way from Trangia which will be a better option, I hope. Thanks for watching.
Thanks for the compliment. As you go further south the bush thins out and becomes more open and tussock, especially at a higher altitude. Where I am is all native bush, although most areas were logged, cleared, mined etc, so are showing less than 100 years of re-growth. Thanks for watching.
Thanks, it did taste good. Next time I will use a bigger pot! No need for a refill. I usually get 25 - 30 min from a full burner, which was just enough. Thanks for watching the video.
Another tramp on my list. How did you manage transport to and from the trail head or did you leave your car there? I find the risk of break ins with leaving my car a real barrier to getting out there. How do you manage this?
I try to use local shuttles where I think its needed and it gives me flexibility to use different tracks in and out. I got Thames Taxi to drop me off at the start of the Te Puru track on the Tapu/Coroglen Rd. They also stored my car at their house. I came back down the Waiotahi Track and then I walked the couple of k's into Thames to collect my car, although they did offer to pick me up at the track end if I called them. I did it this way as it was undulating with almost no climbs to the hut and downhill all the way back to Thames. The other tracks to Crosbies are all up hill for most of the way and I dont like hills! There was a slip during the summer storms that closed the Tapu/Coroglen Rd, but I dont know if the track entrance is before or after it, or if the slip is even still there.
@@OAPAdventures Thank you! A very helpful answer. I didn't realise there were taxi's in Thames, I might check out that option. I've used the shuttles for the Kaimai's which was great, does add an extra cost though.
@@rosalind1048 Im happy to help anytime. Yes, shuttles add cost, but its a form of insurance. Better a cost, then coming back to a car without wheels!! Enjoy your trip.
@@OAPAdventures- thanks for your video - really enjoying your channel. I'm looking to do the trip you did. Did you find the start of the Te Puru track quite steep and muddy / knarly? I'll be doing the hike with my 14 year old daughter and want to pick a route that'll be enjoyable. Thanks!
@@tobyajgeorge1 Nope, no issues at all. The video gives you a good idea of the terrain. It was mainly undulating along the ridgeline, with only a short climb to the high point of the ridge from the road. The track is high up, so no mud or streams to cross that I saw. The timings on the signs at the beginning of the track are optimistic, but other than that you should be good to go. Thanks for watching.
Looks so nice. Making me homesick. Beautiful NZ forest and scenery.
It is beautiful and as you said, good for the soul.
Great Video! A lot of history in Crosbies Clearing too. At 21:35 you walked past the memorial to Swedish tourists Heidi Pakkonnen and Urban Hoglin, who disappeared in this area in 1989.
Yes, there are sign boards detailing the history of the clearing, the settlers, the murders and the area. Thanks for stopping by and watching.
I absolutely love your videos. Thank you so much for all the advice you give along the way.
Im always happy to help if I can. Thank you for the kind words of encouragement. Its always a big help to me when some-one takes the time and trouble to comment, especially when you say something nice!
Amazing adventure my friend, place looks exotic and charming! Nicely presented! 🔥🔥
It's pretty typical New Zealand bush. I never thought of it as exotic. Thanks for watching, it's much appreciated.
Thanks for another great video enjoy seeing them
You are most welcome. It's great that you're enjoying them. Thanks for watching.
A nice hut! Like your meal plan too :) Will have to try some of that next time we are trekking
I used to eat freeze-dried/dehydrated meals, but I find cooking something tasty much more enjoyable. Thanks for watching.
Nice tramp Pete. I really look forward to your trips. You are lucky you had the hut to yourself; I always prefer it that way. Im off for a week with Helisika at Otupua next week. Looking forward to that and have been getting in the spirit by watching your footy field vid! Cheers and keep up the good work. AB.
Im not a fan of the large "barn like" huts when there are others there, so happy to have it to myself. I did have this trip planned for a few weeks and kept an eye on the bookings looking for a day when it was empty. Enjoy the Heli trip. Thanks for watching.
That's brilliant asking everyone whose going to the Hut, hahaha '14' I guess a few had the floor then😂😂😂
Yep, it would have been a crowded floor. Im just glad I was mid-week and not a Fri/Sat night.
Interesting country, too bad the clouds were hiding the views. And I agree, the hills have gotten a lot steeper in the last 45 years! That's a lot of food to fit in that little pot; it usually seems like the Trangia 27 one liter saucepans are just barely big enough.
I definately over estimated the pots capacity. That said, it still worked OK. Ive got a 1.5l pot on the way from Trangia which will be a better option, I hope. Thanks for watching.
@@OAPAdventures that might be about the right size for a nice stew.
@@rkw4565 Thats the plan.
Really enjoyed your hut review, also the comments about hut fees. We get so much for so little cost.
Yep, our back country huts are unbelievable value for money. Thanks for watching.
Looks like you had a great adventure out there ;) I would love to hike in the New Zealand bush one day. Very adventurous and a really nice video too!
Thanks for the compliment. As you go further south the bush thins out and becomes more open and tussock, especially at a higher altitude. Where I am is all native bush, although most areas were logged, cleared, mined etc, so are showing less than 100 years of re-growth. Thanks for watching.
Great video, What's the name of the cooker, looks like a good one.
It's made by Trangia and is called a T28 or Mini. I made a review video: th-cam.com/video/VAxXXaf12Rg/w-d-xo.html
Delicious meal - did you need to refill the fuel to cook for this length of time?
Thanks, it did taste good. Next time I will use a bigger pot! No need for a refill. I usually get 25 - 30 min from a full burner, which was just enough. Thanks for watching the video.
we plan to there on January 2023 , but due to flood have to cancel it. So sad.
Yep, the floods put a lot of tramping plans on hold, including most of mine. There is always next time. Thanks for watching.
Another tramp on my list. How did you manage transport to and from the trail head or did you leave your car there? I find the risk of break ins with leaving my car a real barrier to getting out there. How do you manage this?
I try to use local shuttles where I think its needed and it gives me flexibility to use different tracks in and out. I got Thames Taxi to drop me off at the start of the Te Puru track on the Tapu/Coroglen Rd. They also stored my car at their house. I came back down the Waiotahi Track and then I walked the couple of k's into Thames to collect my car, although they did offer to pick me up at the track end if I called them. I did it this way as it was undulating with almost no climbs to the hut and downhill all the way back to Thames. The other tracks to Crosbies are all up hill for most of the way and I dont like hills! There was a slip during the summer storms that closed the Tapu/Coroglen Rd, but I dont know if the track entrance is before or after it, or if the slip is even still there.
@@OAPAdventures Thank you! A very helpful answer. I didn't realise there were taxi's in Thames, I might check out that option. I've used the shuttles for the Kaimai's which was great, does add an extra cost though.
@@rosalind1048 Im happy to help anytime. Yes, shuttles add cost, but its a form of insurance. Better a cost, then coming back to a car without wheels!! Enjoy your trip.
@@OAPAdventures- thanks for your video - really enjoying your channel. I'm looking to do the trip you did. Did you find the start of the Te Puru track quite steep and muddy / knarly? I'll be doing the hike with my 14 year old daughter and want to pick a route that'll be enjoyable. Thanks!
@@tobyajgeorge1 Nope, no issues at all. The video gives you a good idea of the terrain. It was mainly undulating along the ridgeline, with only a short climb to the high point of the ridge from the road. The track is high up, so no mud or streams to cross that I saw. The timings on the signs at the beginning of the track are optimistic, but other than that you should be good to go. Thanks for watching.
Nice message about user pays, well done though review, but that hut is a little bit flash for me, I’ll take a tent.
Cheers, Dave. I can see you cooking up a storm there. But, yes. Tents are the go rather than barn sized huts.
@@OAPAdventures That's the first time I've seen pads prepared by DOC. Usually their campsite are sloping and bumpy.
@@shoutatthesky The busier huts sometimes have the tent pads. You'll see them at The Pinnacles, for example. But, mostly you're on your own.