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Kaweka Forrest Park, Hawke’s Bay, New Zealand, December, 2023

Kaweka Forrest Park, Hawke’s Bay, New Zealand, December, 2023.

Gear

ItemYearCostWeight
Macpac Torlesse 50L2023$0.00NZD2300
Macpac Sleeping Mat — 2.5cm2021$50.00AUD850
Macpac Nautilus Two Person Camping Tent2020$300.00AUD2600
Kathmandu Comet Water Repellent Down Sleeping Bag2023$0.00NZD610
Kathmandu Four Piece Cook Set2023$90.00NZD1080
Salomon OUTline GTX Shoes2022$200.00NZD350
Gascraft Camping Backpacker Stove2023$37.00NZD300

Journal

Kiwi Saddle Hut

Sections

StartEndOriginDestinationDistanceElevation Gain/LossTemp
2023/02/04 9:002023/02/04 13:00Lakes Car ParkKiwi Saddle Hut7km738m18-25’C
2023/02/05 8:002023/02/05 11:00Kiwi Saddle HutLakes Car Park""""""

Notes

The elevation gain was pretty tough. The weather was sunny and hot with evening thunder storms but no rain. The inbound plan was to go on to Cameron Hut but we aborted due to low water. Five others at Kiwi Saddle Hut. Slept in the tent.

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