Terawhiti Trip

27th-28th March 1965

The trip to Cape Terawhiti, a trip which American tourists would find of great scenic interest (if they survived it) was held on the weekend of the 20th to 21st March. Its nucleus (about 7 members) set off from the Railway station and tramped as far as the bus stop at Bowen House - a mighty first lap. We then boarded a Karori bus to the torminus and were joined there and on route by four others. While leader Nick Bullock was ordering taxis-real boon to modern trampers - everyone exchanged names, and some who decided that their packs were too heavy tranforred an apple to their own insides.

We set off from behind Makara about 10a. m., and tramped steadily up for half an hour stopping for frequent breathers. The view of the Sounds from the top was worth it any way. We passed the tail and of a "See and Air rescue practice"/ and after a hunt over the hillside found the entrance to a tunnel which hopeful goll miners had dug. We explered it but if there had over been any gold in it, the lucky miner had certainly made a good job of, it, and V. U. W. T. C. emerged wet but none the richer. After a down hill climb we had lunch on the bank of a stream, and after an all too short siesta, followed the bed of the stream over to Oterange Bay, where we saw the base for the Cook Strait cable. Four of the boys then decided to go along the ridge of the hills and the rest of us set off at a more leisurely pase towards To Ikaamaru Bay, stopping frequently for rests and mushrooms, of which there was an abundence. Out came the plastic bags, and we had quite a collection by the time we reached Ohau Bay. page break On the way we saw some of the old goldmining machinery.

We eventually arrived at Te Ikaamaru Bay about 6.30pm., after several' of the party had walked through a bees nest, bearing the natural conscquences of doing such a thing. We set up camp and prepared the traditional trempers stew, which tasted very good too by the time it was ready.

Sunday dawned fine and sunny, and two of the boys were cold blooded enough to take a dip in the son. We all emerged from our sleeping-bags as we awoke, which made breakfast rather drawneut. After a walk round the coast we cleared up the camp site and set off about midday - up hill again. However, what goes up must came down, and we desconded at various paces to Makara Road. From there, some of the party returned via Makara, while most went over British Peak. It was certainly a worthwhile weekend for those who liked mushrooms, scenic views, and not too strenueus tramping.

B.H.

Party: Nick Bullock (leader), John de Joux, Hugh Butcher, Steve Butcher, Kevin Pearce, Peter Radcliffe, Jahny Johnston, Jon Hawkins, Barbara Halliburton, Anne Booth, John Rhodes.

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A Pleasant Parlour Game or, a game for Two with a difference

The game of Moriarty has become almost a tradition of our race; it seems appropria to that we should mention its general principles. The two knights are each blindfolded and provided with a knotted towel or similar weapon. Each must keep one elbow always in contact with the ground. One calls, "are you there, Moriarty?" and the other must reply. Daniel is generally agreed to be useless. The first player then takes careful aim and attempts to dislodge his opponent's head with his weapon. It is then the turn of the 2nd player. Only direct hits to the head are scored. Players are required to refrain from striking the spectaters.