Karioi
The morning was glorious, a beautiful blue sky and warm breeze had blessed the group for their first tramping trip of the day. Slowly as the morning progressed the students arrived at school ready to climb Karioi.
At 8:30 everyone was in a car and heading towards Raglan. By 9:30 they had all arrived the Te Toto gorge carpark and with pack on were ready to begin the climb.
After about 10min the first cry of "My legs are burning... we need to stop" went up. Shortly followed by "Can we rest yet?" Needless to say the group enjoyed many stops along the way but worked together supporting each other up the steep slope.
For there to be great views there must also be great climbs.
There was one section that was very challenging. A near vertical climb up slippery rocks. Thankfully there was a chain for the group to use.
2hr 30min was the time it took the group to reach the lookout up Karioi. They all found a spot on a rock and enjoyed a breath taking view as they ate their lunches.
With lunch digested and the views enjoyed it was time for a quick photo before heading back to the car and a well deserved rest
After several trips, slips and falls the group of 15 made it safely back to the Te toto gorge carpark.
5hours and 5.1km Later
At 8:30 everyone was in a car and heading towards Raglan. By 9:30 they had all arrived the Te Toto gorge carpark and with pack on were ready to begin the climb.
After about 10min the first cry of "My legs are burning... we need to stop" went up. Shortly followed by "Can we rest yet?" Needless to say the group enjoyed many stops along the way but worked together supporting each other up the steep slope.
For there to be great views there must also be great climbs.
There was one section that was very challenging. A near vertical climb up slippery rocks. Thankfully there was a chain for the group to use.
2hr 30min was the time it took the group to reach the lookout up Karioi. They all found a spot on a rock and enjoyed a breath taking view as they ate their lunches.
With lunch digested and the views enjoyed it was time for a quick photo before heading back to the car and a well deserved rest
Two friends enjoying the view
After several trips, slips and falls the group of 15 made it safely back to the Te toto gorge carpark.
5hours and 5.1km Later
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