“MAKING TRACKS
with Scroggin”,
June 2026
Whanganui River City Press

Blyth Hut challenge

Getting to Blyth Hut involves some shallow stream crossings.

The Waitonga Falls is a destination for many visitors who venture into Tongariro National Park from the Ohakune Mountain Road. But if you have an ambition to go a bit further, why not press on to Blyth Hut? It is less than an hour from the falls. Though the track gets rougher and there are several shallow stream crossings, completing the 3.6km from the car park to the hut should be do-able for most people.

Blyth is considered an entry level for many trampers and it is not unusual to see family groups, including quite young children, visiting for the day or even staying overnight. See it as a challenge.

The Whanganui Tramping Club’s weekend programme for June is:

6 Sat, New Whangaehu Bridge, leader Brian

6 Sat, Annual club quiz, leader Dave

12-14 Fri-Sun, Mangaturuturu Hut, leader John

13 or 14 Sat or Sun, Whareroa Farm tracks, leader Margaret

20 or 21 Sat or Sun, Te Ara Mangawhero track, leader Terry

27 Sat, Midwinter Pot Luck meal, leader Mike

27 or 28 Sat or Sun, Fern Walk, leader Pam

For more information email inquiries@whanganuitramping.org.nz

The midweekers have a full programme of interesting trips every Wednesday. Those who get out on Thursday are in two groups, with a longer walks on 4 and 18 June for the TT1 group and shorter ones for the TT2 group on 11 and 25 June.

To join weekend trips call the leader by the previous Tuesday at the latest. Call by the night before for day trips. As some trips have limited numbers, leaders have the final say about who to take as they are responsible for the safety and well-being of everyone on their trips. For further information visit our website https://www.wanganuitrampingclub.net/trips

Next Club Meeting: Tuesday June 2nd 2026
The club’s AGM
Club member Laurel Stowell will also give a presentation on continuing and completing the Te Araroa Trail.

All welcome.