@@samandkevsoutdooradventures He loves the Kahurangi. Every time he comes to stay, the first thing he asks is can we stay in a hut Popa? Next fine day, we're packed and into the Kahurangi.
Good work Kev. I note the abundant bird song, courtesy of Friends of Flora's conservation efforts, hopefully. Po-well-i-phan-ta snail shells may still have eggs in them, so that's why we leave them in the bush or so I've been told by DOC.
Friends of Flora have done a fantastic job. All areas where a dedicated trapping program shows a noticeable improvement in bird life , the Hawdon Valley in Arthur's Pass is another great example of volunteer trapping work. Didn't realise about the eggs in the Powelliphanta shells.
@@samandkevsoutdooradventures My pal Gerald Bruce-Smith, who now volunteers for FOF in Kahurangi N.P. initiated some of the traplines in APNP. The positive anecdotal support we receive from the public (you) is very motivational but our average age is 70 so we're always keen to recruit.
Yes they are amazing. There is also another one an hour or two further along the track called Dry Rock Shelter tramping.net.nz/huts-kahurangi/dry-rock-shelter-kahurangi-national-park
Thanks Mountainman. I'll admit I have flirted with using the term "hiking" in the past but it never really felt right, so returned to the tried and trusted "tramping".
Thanks Hobbit Hiking. The road to the car park is steep, gravel and has a few pot holes. However we didn't have any issues. We went in dry weather in a 2wd SUV - just took it nice and slow. I love Weka, they are great fun to watch.
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Took my grandson there last summer. Sleeping out on the swing chair is the way to go. Great dawn chorus. Thanks for that Kev.
That sounds like a fantastic tramp with your grandson Graeme.
@@samandkevsoutdooradventures He loves the Kahurangi. Every time he comes to stay, the first thing he asks is can we stay in a hut Popa? Next fine day, we're packed and into the Kahurangi.
Awesome Kev.
Those shelters are wicked cool! I can see why it is so popular. Beautiful area.
Cheers man.
Thanks Backcountry Kiwi. Kahurangi NP is by far my favorite Natuonal Park. So much variety.
Great video, well edited, and another walk I'll have to tick off in the near future.
Keep up the great work 👍
Thanks, Matt. It's a nice easy walk, and you can easily go to the hut and back in an afternoon if you wish.
Good work Kev. I note the abundant bird song, courtesy of Friends of Flora's conservation efforts, hopefully.
Po-well-i-phan-ta snail shells may still have eggs in them, so that's why we leave them in the bush or so I've been told by DOC.
Friends of Flora have done a fantastic job. All areas where a dedicated trapping program shows a noticeable improvement in bird life , the Hawdon Valley in Arthur's Pass is another great example of volunteer trapping work. Didn't realise about the eggs in the Powelliphanta shells.
@@samandkevsoutdooradventures My pal Gerald Bruce-Smith, who now volunteers for FOF in Kahurangi N.P. initiated some of the traplines in APNP.
The positive anecdotal support we receive from the public (you) is very motivational but our average age is 70 so we're always keen to recruit.
Those are some amazing shelters. Looks like a great place to explore. Cheers
Yes they are amazing. There is also another one an hour or two further along the track called Dry Rock Shelter tramping.net.nz/huts-kahurangi/dry-rock-shelter-kahurangi-national-park
Kev, it warms my heart to hear you say 'Tramping', so many people now say 'Hiking' sad to see our tramping culture changing. Cheers
Thanks Mountainman. I'll admit I have flirted with using the term "hiking" in the past but it never really felt right, so returned to the tried and trusted "tramping".
With you on that Mountainman!
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Another quality video Kev. Thanks for sharing. Now on my bucket (hut bagging) list!
Thanks Curtis
Thats bloody amazing. thanks for sharing!!
Thanks Steezy Kiwi. It's a wee ripper of a hut.
Tomorrow for me. Looks great
Enjoy
Great video! Maybe I’ll have to try go myself! 😁
Especially loved the snails & wekas!!
Thanks Georgia. It's a great tramp to get started on.
I loved that, thank you! Can't wait to get there. How did you find the road in to the carpark? Those weka are cheeky little guys! 😊
Thanks Hobbit Hiking. The road to the car park is steep, gravel and has a few pot holes. However we didn't have any issues. We went in dry weather in a 2wd SUV - just took it nice and slow. I love Weka, they are great fun to watch.
Cheers for the cool vidoe man
Thanks Callum
@@samandkevsoutdooradventures thats ok i gues i could say im a beginner tramper and i really enjoy watching videos like these