Dominie Bivouac and Kaweka Range. Photo: Lachlan McKenzie

Kaweka J, Kaweka Forest Park

November 2021

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A trip to the highest point in Hawke’s Bay provides spectacular views over a seemingly endless maze of untamed terrain. By Lachlan McKenzie

At nearly 1000m, the Makahu Saddle Road end is over halfway to the Kaweka tops – a welcome leg-up to anyone tackling the summit ridge. From here, it’s a stone’s throw to the Kaweka Flats track junction. Keep left – unless you want to call in at Makahu Saddle Hut (four bunks), clearly visible from […]
November 2021

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Lachlan McKenzie

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Lachlan McKenzie

Lachlan McKenzie began tramping as an adult and hopes to inspire others to do the same. He most enjoys tramping in small groups and alone, and his list of ‘must do’ trips only seems to get longer. Lachlan is a communications professional and holds tertiary qualifications in marketing and music. He also loves orienteering and is keen to extend himself in basic mountaineering.

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