An album of a photos from some of our tramps (and other happenings)

There are thousands of photos from over 250 tramps and other events here, and more are added regularly -
the most recent at the top. Click on the underlined title to have a look at the photos...

Thai Trek Photos from two treks in the northern hills of Thailand.

Maungatautari We check out progress in this ecological island which is free of introduced predators.

Whirinaki A walk in our own Jurassic Park...

Cape to Cape Our expedition to West Australia for a world class coastal walk...

Homunga Bay Our annual stroll from Waihi Beach - a cracker day...

Kaweka Adventure Ladies with attitude in the primevil world of the Kaweka Ranges.

Waioweka We check out the historic Tauranga bridge.

Barbz bach Some photos from our weekend at Ohiwa including the walk to Pakahi hut.

The White Cliffs of Taranaki A very scenic walk in the land of the Maji.

Mt Messenger Just a few photos from the Anniversary weekend adventure.

Round the Mountain We circumnavigate our inspiration and uplift our spirits.

Rapurapu and Te Waihou Water everywhere, blue and green, beautiful scene.

The Tongariro Crossing A great walk on a great day on the greatest mountains on the planet.

Mayor Island Our visit to the mythical and mystical Island of the bay.

Ruapehu 3 Day three on the magic mountain - Rotopounamu walk

Ruapehu 2 Day two on the magic mountain - the Viaduct

Ruapehu 2 Day two on the magic mountain - Blythe Hut and beyond

Ruapehu 1 Day one on the magic mountain - Cascades to Lake Surprise

Annanui Falls Our walk up to the best kept secret in the Kaimais.

Walk for Breast Cancer Some of us joined this Tauranga fund raiser. It was a lot of fun - some people went to a lot of effort.

Waitawheta Valley Another expedition into the secret valley - the jewel of the Kaimai ranges.

Tarawera Falls A beautiful walk in unique volcanic terrain not far from home.

Maratoto Rock A mighty rock in the rugged Coromandel Ranges. We knock the beauty off!

Waikato River Walk An easy walk along the banks of the mighty Waikato...

The Looking Glass Gardens A beautiful springtime walk in our part of the world

Kaiate Falls A walk in the Kaimai Range to a hidden waterfall

Waitawheta-Mangakino We walked up over the 3 new bridges, then re traced to Dalys, Mangakino Packtrack, and back over the paddocks to Franklin Rd..

The Illampu Circuit One of the world's great treks, Cordillera Reel, Bolivia.

The Inca Trail The world famous four day trek to Machu Picchu, long lost citadel of the Incas, Peru.

Alpamayo Another of the world's great treks - a traverse of the Andes in the Cordillera Blanca, Peru.

Houmunga A great coastal walk just north of Waihi Beach, Bay of Plenty.

Hurunui Hut A walk in the Kaimain Range not far from home.

The Party We celebrate another great year and Moya's 60th. You don't want to see these photos.

Central Otago Rail Trail We savour the classic South Island bike ride and train ride.

Hump Ridge A classic southern trek with awesome boardwalks, great huts, beech forest, wild coast and wonderful humps...

Shelter Rock Another South Island adventure. The Dart Valley, Shelter Rock, Chinaman's Bluff.

Matukituki Valley Hiking up to Rob Roy Glacier in the Mt Aspiring National Park.

Mueller Hut Hiking in the land of the Cloud Piercer. Breathtaking sights in the shadow of Mt Cook.

Waikaremoana A recent walk round the North Island's most pristine lake.

Roger's Hut Sue tramp to Roger's Hut in the Whirinaki, through the most precious rainforest in the world.

Angels high Some brave chicks take to the sky. Beats walking.

Kilimanjaro The ultimate trek for an altitude junkie. Jim's assault on Africa's highest mountain.

Te Waihou The Showstrings group by the fresh blue waters of the Te Waihou River and spring.

Pureora A great weekend in the forbidding and mysterious forests of the central North Island.

Bruce's Tramp We check out a six hundred year old kauri tree and take a fun train ride

Christmas Party Do not even think of looking at these shameful photos.

Kaimai Walk One of our favourite local walks - from the Old Kaimai Road round to Ngamuwahine Lodge.

McLaren's Falls The Shoestrings group takes in McLaren's Falls Park.

Taranaki Falls The falls and other walks at the base of Ruapehu.

Tongariro We cross the mighty mountain on a magical day.

The Tuahu Kauri Shoestrings visit to various interesting places around Katikati.

Rangitoto and Motutapu A weekend on Auckland's iconic islands.

Sulphur Circuit Blue Lake, Rainbow Mountain and Kerosene Creek.

Hunua Falls A fun weekend at Hunua Falls and Camp Adair. Adults only.

Karangahake Just a few photos from the Shoestrings Group visit to historical Karangahake..

Murray's Tramp Up in the Coromandel Range behind Thames.

Karangahake Our trek to the top of this golden mountain.

Te Puna Quarry The shoestrings walkers enjoy a local icon.

Otawa Trig A beautiful walk in the Papamoa Hills.

Maratoto One of our favourite tramps from the southern Coromandel.

Sour Grapes The annual grapefruit picking fund raiser.

Shoestrings Lyn's photos from the Omokoroa walk and from the Daffodil Farm.

Weekend debauchery Nature wild and cultivated - a feast for the eyes and the fruit of the vine.

Royal Standard Celia's photos from the Waiorongomai tramp.

Broken Hills We go tramping above and below ground.

Waitawheta byway An stroll among some remote northern Kaimai gold mining history.

Looking Glass Gardens The Shoestringers take in an early view of spring.

The Lindemann Loop A great tramp not far from home in the Kaimai Range.

McLaren's Falls A gentle walk in the area of a Tauranga icon.

Shoestrings Two photos from the recent Bowentown walk.

Brunch Some photos from the 15th anniversary reunion brunch and walk.

Reunion Party Lots of photos from the reunion party. You had to be there.

Swan Lake and the Full Monty Do not go here. You don't want to see these reunion photos.

The Kumera Pits Cattle country and fell for the way it used to be.

Hongi's track A beautiful lake and a vista of history.

Piha A walk on the wild side - a weekend on the coast around Piha

Papamoa Surburban adventure for the real city slickers

Kaimai Gremlins A winter walk in the forest of the night

Shoestrings Photos from recent Sunday walks with the Shoestrings group

Sahara Free and easy among the dunes and camels of the world's greatest desert.

Exotic Cities We prowl the malls and squares - and explore some Moroccan cities

Atlas Mountains Trekking in the uplands of the Atlas Mountains near M'goun, Morocco

Berber Circuit A tour of Toubkal National Part, Atlas Mountains, Morocco..

Twin Peaks John and Jim's assault on the highest peaks of the Atlas Mountains, Morocco.

Whirinaki weekend We discover flying dinasaurs in Jurassic Park

The Rotorua Laugh Fest Our annual pilgrimmage to the Rotorua International Two Day Walk

White Island A walk on New Zealand's most active volcano

Tarawera A walk in the land of lakes and volcanoes. This is a one of the best.

Mt Taranaki We conquer the classic cone - a great volcano yields it's secrets.

Ruapehu summit We go for the top and make it. At one with the crater lake.

Ruapehu walks Some photos from a wonderful long weekend in the wild inderior.

Okataina Magic A wonderful walk among the lakes of the land of bubbling mud and spouting gysers.

The Onion Bay Walk The river bed in the Mangaorera Gorge is real slippery. But the onion baggers take it in their stride.

Kauaeranga Kruncher Another of Murrays challenging tramps in the Coromandel..

Cape Brett A wonderful adventure on a wild and beautiful section of the coast.

Crash Ridge We pay our respects to the victims of New Zealand's worst internal air disaster.

Cascade Hut Some photos from Alison, Moya, Wendy and Bernice's trip to the Cascade hut in the Kaimanawas

Papamoa Range A long way to go to have lunch.

Homunga Bay Photos from our annual trek along the coast north of Thames to the beautiful Homunga Bay.

Hobbit Hideaways We cross to Middle Earth in search of hobbits.

Coromandel Magic We play loopy at this top tourist town and we also go bush. Just a few photos.

More Pinnacles photos The latest photos from a wonderful weekend in the Coromandel.

The Dolomites Some photos from Jim's trek in the Italian Alps

Mont Blanc Some photos from Jim's trek in the French Alps

Radar Dome Our climb up to a Kaimai icon: Te Were-iti, the Radar Dome, and the hobbit forest..

Volcanic Lakes Just a couple of photos from the Rotoiti to Okataina trek.

Grapefruit Harvest A few photos from this year's fund raiser.

Mysterious Maungatautari Waikato's ancient volcano and pest-free oasis.

The Pinnacles Premier weekend tramp in the Coromandel.

Pauanui Along a beach and up a mountain - all with breath taking coastal views.

Karangahake A fascinating land of history, heartbreak, natural beauty and gold...

The C-Party Great photos from a wonderful party...

Waihaha A magical weekend.

Two recent tramps Sue's photos from the walk to the Hurunui Hut and the Wentworth Falls tramp.

Te Rereatukahia Hut A great local tramp in the Kaimais.

Bernice's party A founding member turns 60. Unless you're an Elvis fan do not go here.

Nepal Trekking the Annapurna Circuit

Makoia Island We are seduced by the legendary island of love

The Great Ocean Road Our visit to Australia's most scenic coastal road

The Grampians Australia's most beautiful national park.

Whale Island Our visit to an iconic Bay of Plenty island.

International Two Day Walk Playing up in Sulphur City.

Sue's Surprise A northern Kaimai circuit. Photos by Sue and Moya

Mount Aspiring The Chicks with Sticks head up the Matukituki Valley. Photos by Moya.

The Wilkin River The continuing adventures of the Chicks with Sticks. Photos by Moya.

The Copland Track A wonderful adventure on the Western side of the Southern Alps. Photos by Moya.

The Kohi Walkway A walk around the coast between Whakatane and Ohopi with great views, secluded beaches, beautiful rocks and some fine native bush. Photos by Beverley.

Mt Eliza Circuit A challenging Kaimai circuit with a little heritage and some unexpected entertainment along the way. Photos by Moya.

The long weekend in Taranaki The Tongapurutu Track, the White Cliffs and the Mokau Cream Run. Photos by Moya.

The weekend at Bushaven Wonderful river, fine bush, great accommodation. Another great weekend. Photos by Moya.

New Year's Day on the Mount The annual New Year's breakfast on the Mount. Photos by Moya.

Christmas 06 Another party, another cryptic puzzle and another Santa. Plus a few photos from the next day's walk by those who really know how to party. Photos by Moya.

Kawau Island The lucky ones return to the enchanted island. Pictures by Moya.

Ruapehu Our annual pilgrimage to the magic mountain. Pictures by Moya and Beverley.

Ngamuwahine, Otanewainuku and elsewhere Some of Moya's photos from recent tramps.

The Daffodil Farm A Sunday stroll to celebrate spring and Elza's achievements. Photos by Moya, John and Pat.

Cascade Hut An expedition into the Kaimanuas. Sarah's first overnighter.

Elza's Farewell Party We bid farewell and happiness to a fine person, leader and woman - and enjoy some food and wine...

A walk with Elza A walk up the Tuahu track and a celebration of many great tramps.

Wairere Falls Pat, John and Jim cross over from Whakamaramara to meet Russell's team at the top of the falls. Just a couple of photos.

The S Party, Unimaginably bad pictures from this shamless party. Not to be viewed if sober.

Coromandel Fungal Foray, Walking among the big and the small near Tapu in the Coromandel Range.

Waiheke Island, John's photos from his Queen's Birthday weekend expedition to this wild island...

Kaimai summit to Ngamuwahine, From the Mists of Time to the Rivers of Babylon, a local Kaimai walk.

International Walk 2006, Walking for peace and international goodwill among the geysers.

Karangahake, John's photos from our annual pilgrimage to land of the gold miners.

Anniversary Weekend at Turangi, Crystal clear rivers and a forest from Gondwana.

Horomanga, This is the one for those who love river crossings.

Maugatautari, An inland island, a mountain, and an oasis in a desert of introduced predators.

Homanga Bay, We find a lonely mermaid marooned on a beautiful beach. Pictures by John.

A weekend tramp in the Kaimanua, John and Jim's adventures in the land of the reclusive horses.

Opotiki Bush Haven, John's pictures from the weekend of the awakenings.

Christmas Party Don's pictures from the bash at Catherine and Warren's place.

Aongatete The long loop on a showery day.

Waiomu - Te Puru John's photos from the tramp to the memorial to the two Swedish tourists who were murdered here in 1989.

Wentworth Falls A beautiful Coromandel circuit including a nice waterfall and a section of the old Wires Track.

Mangaweka The 3 J's weekend in the northern Tararuas

Waitakere John's photos from the Labour Weekend camp at Piha.

Hakarimata Along the hill that tried to tame the mighty Waikato and lost.

Grapefruit A fruitful day raising funds and having fun.

Pauanui, John's photos from a beautiful coastal walk in the Coromandel.

Mamaku, A walk past a lake that passed away.

Rainbow Mountain, Kerosene Creek and Echo Lake. John's pictures from the geothermal heartland.

Kauri Country. From Lindemanns Road to Wharawhara Road

Ngamuwahine to Moya's Clearing. Somber walk along the tramlines of Kaimai history.

The "P" Party Photos - the likes of which you hoped you'd never see - from the mid-winter bash.

Ruapehu Sue's photos from the weekend on the magic mountain

Jubilee Mine A tramp among the relics of a golden era

Roydon Downs Graeme's pictures from a fun day in the Waikato.

Queen's Birthday weekend tramp. Leitch's Hut and the hills of Limestone Land.

Okataina and the Rata trees. Beautiful lake - magnificant trees.

Orokawa and Homunga Bays on a rainy day. A wonderful coastal walk starting at Waihi Beach. It doesn't get much better.

Kauri Grove and Kaimai summit ridge from Waiorongomai. A rugged valley, a challenging tramp, and a bit of adventure.

Dickey Flat, Waitawheta, Pylons, Dubbo A great tramp on the east side of Karangahake, northern sentinel of the Kaimais.

Puriri We explore a former Kauri forest in the southern Coromandel Ranges.

The Tuahu Track Formidable Kauri, nice track, great views, rugged little peaks.

Two Day International Walk We go to Rotorua in search of an excuse for a party.

Waitawheta Overnighter. We sample the luxury of the new DOC hut in this mysterious valley of the northern Kaimais. Sue took the pictures.

Ngamuwahine to Wairere. A tramp along the hidden byways of the Kaimais.

Wairere Falls. The most scenic spot in the Kaimais. A place we keep going back to. Sue's pictures of our last tramp there.

Wentworth Falls. A fine summer's tramp near Whangamata with regenerating Kauri forest, some interesting history, a beautiful waterfall and a nice river valley.

Summit Track and Henderson Tramway. A classic Kaimai tramp starting at the summit of Highway 29, going north along the North-South track as far as the Hurunui Hut, then down the Western Henderson Tramway to the Old Kaimai Road.

Christmas Party 04. Seasonal joy on the slopes of the sad mountain.

Waiorongomai and Mt Te Aroha. A tramp in the footsteps of the gold miners of last century and a climb into the clouds cloaking the mountain of love.

Kaimai magic. Henderson Tramway, Hurunui Hut, Radar Dome, Te Wera-iti. A tramp from the Old Kaimai Road to the top of the range and back, taking in some some great ecology and some not-so-great history.

Rainbow Mountain. Cooked earth, steaming cliffs and regenerating vegetation.

Horomanga. A nice level tramp for those who love river crossings. It starts not far from Galagea and follows the Horomanga River.

Blue and Green Lakes, Rotorua. A tramp for a sunny summer's day.

Waitawheta. A walk through the heart of the northern Kaimais.

Tarawera Falls. Waterfalls that gush out of a cliff face.

Stewart Island. An expedition to the Wild South for an extended period of unparalled tramping.

Mangamate. A hill with a view on a fine day. It's on the edge of the Ureweras and it's a kilometer high. Next year it's going to be fine.

Rotoma. A walk on a pumice plateau.

Okataina. Beautiful lake, illusive rata trees, photos never lie.

Aongatete. Close to home but a million miles away. An easy walk at the foot of the Kaimais.

Dalys Hut and Kauri Trees. A beautiful winter's day in the Waitawheta Valley, northern Kaimais.

Mid-winter Party. Do not go here - you don't want to see these awful photos.

Karangahake. Northern Kaimai sentinel of the gold fields.

Hihi Stream. A walk in the Kauaeranga Valley near Thames.

More to come soon. Check back in a few weeks for even worse photos...