OHAKUNE ACTIVITIES

Ruapehu Bulletin, Volume 10, Issue 465, 8 December 1992, Page 20 (Supplement)

OHAKUNE ACTIVITIES

^^LakeJRotokura^^ Grade 1 • □ Situated near Karioi, this beautiful trout-laden lake shelters amongst a beech/podocarp forest which is as diverse in bird-life as in botany. The walk takes us around this pristine lake which on a clear day provides excellent reflections of Mt Ruapehu. Bring a picnic and/or swim gear. Drive 10 km. ^JLakeSurgrise^^ Grade 3 ■ □ Passing cascading waterfall and mountain flowers we descend into the Mangaturuturu Valley, following the Round-the-Mountain track. After crossing the river, a steady climb over an old lava flow brings us to Lake Surprise, nestled amongst _ high altitude mountain beech and tUSsock. Drive 17 km.

Mangaturuturu Headwaters g Grade 4 ■ □ This walk takes us out i to the north of Turoa Ski Resort. Huge bluffs, spectacular waterfalls and lush alpine flower beds are trademarks of this walk to the source of the' Mangaturuturu Cascades - a natural two-metre high fountain. Drive 17 km. l^^^^^raterLake^^^J Grade 5 □ ■ # The Crater Lake is a steaming acid bath surrounded by glacial cliffs and the high peaks of Ruapehu. The crater rim is reached after passing beautiful patches of alpine buttercups and daisies en-route over rock, ice and snow. A full and exciting day. Check essential equipment list. Drive 17 km. [^^T^bCTTraIi^~2 Grade 3 ■ □ The magnificent forests of Ohakune, now protected forever, were once the source of a

thriving timber industry. Join us as we walk the old tram lines, through hand dug cuttings and past old milling machinery in a visit to a by gone era. Drive 20 km. ^^angaehuehu^la^ie^J Grade 4 ■ □ High on the steep slopes of Mt Ruapehu a river of ice carves and gouges its way down towards Ohakune. We climb up through Turoa Ski Resort to visit this glaciers surface and to discover how it moves and why. Check essential gear list. Drive 17 km. South-East Basin/BlytK I ii_B_iB|iBTracki_(iiB^_j Grade 2 ■ □ 45 minutes north-east of Turoa Ski Resort carpark lies the massive volcanic bowl that harbours some of the most spectacular volcanic features in Tongariro National Park. Join us as we explore these fascinating formations in this geologists paradise. Drive 17 km.

^Crea^reT^th^Nigh^ Grade 1 # © New Zealand bush at night - it can be a scary place but not if you know who's out there. Come and meet the 'Creatures of the Night' as they venture out on their nocturnal rounds. Please bring a torch. Rangataua Mountain Grade 3 • ■ □ A full day trip to Rangataua Forest to sample some of the best riding opportunities in the area. We'll ride down a wide range of tracks through some excellent scenery so bring lunch and your sense of humour. j Blue Ducks | Grade 2 # • □ Jewel of the white water, the whio (blue duck) is a rare and shy inhabitant of New Zealand 's fast flowing mountain streams. Join us as we explain the strategy to protect and save this en-

dangered species. Drive 30 km. _JHmahangatah^__ Grade 4 ■ □ Hauhangatahi (occasionally covered in snow), 'Old Baldy', 'Brown Top', all names for the isolated volcanic peak near National Park and Erua. We will trek up it's steep forested flanks to the broad tussock covered tops for superb views of the surrounding area. ^Yenison^Barbe^ue^J • Don't miss this. An opportunity to mix socially with the folk we've been walking and talking with for the last few days. Bring along a salad and

your favourite drinking potion and sample some food off the land - venison, trout, eel and any other delights we can capture for you. See you about 6pm.