Hello OAP, I spent some time clearing the track over the last 2 years or so and cut some short tracks around the muddy sections. It all makes for a dryer and faster track. Is the orange ribbon still there ? A lot of people finding it hard to find the start of the track so I put lots of reflector tape and ribbon on the fence line. I did that because people were wandering on to the property trying to find the track and upsetting stock. The old slip down to the hut was a bit dodgy so I spent some time marking that. The small reflector squares on the markers make it great for a night tramp or if over taken by darkness.. I always park by the gate, never had any trouble. ATB Cheers 😀😀
I have you to thank. The track is well cut, nicely marked and very easy to follow. The orange ribbons are great. I wasnt sure where to go across the farmland, but saw the marks on the fences, so all good. The slip was a little interesting in terms of keeping my footing, but was well defined and marked, overall a great track. Love your work. Thanks for the watch.
Wow NZ has some amazing backcountry facilities. Even if they are simple. This place would really fill the soul. Cheers for sharing. Stay safe out there bro. From west Oz
I do like a small, cosy hut in winter. The large "barns" are fine for the busy places, but its hard to go past a small hut especially when you have it to yourself. Yep, the saw is one of the best bit of gear that I carry in winter. Thanks for watching.
At 3.02 there are lots of reddish leaved Horopito, abundant because deer don't touch it. But what' special at 3.02 and better at 6.42 is a fleeting glimpse of a tall Pahautea (Native Cedar) tree. This is the special feature of Hihitahi and why the Hihitahi Sanctuary was created. In many other places Pahautea have been killed by possums. Here too, but good to see some still alive. Regular Aerial 1080 is really important to protect such places from possums and deer too. A forest Sanctuary should be managed to have virtually zero pests.
I was surprised to see some possum browsing on the tree tops. Nothing like in other places, but there's a lot of work needed to keep their numbers down.
Awsome I miss this hut I use to live 15 minutes up the road from the car park use to just go in to the hut eat lunch then go home lol I think I stayed in the hut 4 or 5 times. Have u ever been to trains hut in waitotra valley south taranaki?
Good vid mate, I thought zekes was getting a lot of use these days depends what you are used to I suppose. There used to be a pruning saw for firewood there but someone pinched it!!. Cheers
It does get a lot of use for a small hut thats not on the way to anywhere. But compared to some of the big barn-huts, not a lot. But thats what makes it a great place to visit. I seem to struggle with saws etc actually being at the huts, so thats why I bring my own. Thanks for watching.
Hey bud, these are awesome, you've got me inspired to head up to one of those huts these coming holidays. Hey have you ever thought about showing more hunting activity? That'd be choice
I generally have little success filming hunting. I film on a Gopro as Im pretty rough on gear. Its useless at any sort of distance, so showing animals or shot placement etc is almost impossible. The other issue is that Im solo. It takes a bit of time and effort to set up a video shot and I get a focused on the animal and forget to film or dont have the time to set up. Others seem to be able to film hunting solo, I wish I could. Thanks for watching. Enjoy your holiday trip.
Yep, I do like these small huts. I was very pleased to get a fire going to warm me up. Once the fire died down, it got very cold overnight. Thanks for watching.
@@OAPAdventures My smallest is the two bunk Arete in the Tararuas, hoping to get to Toka Biv in the Ruahines in the next few weeks or Winchcombe Biv in the Southern Tararuas.
I parked in a small area behind the barrier next to SH1, on the side of the road. The track is about 10km from Waiouru, travelling south on the left. There is a sign and a locked gate marking the spot. You can see the sign at the beginning of the video. Thanks for watching, Im glad you liked it.
First hour or so is uphill. After that its along the tops, then drop down to hut. About 8km. Took me 3 1/2 hours there, under 3 hours back. Thanks for watching.
Yes, I did see a couple just before the main climb at the beginning of the track. Typical, not carrying a rifle and I fall over them... Thanks for watching.
Ive had a few people ask what OAP means. The most common suggestion is Old Age Pensioner, but I have had a few others: Old Agro Pete, Over Achieving Pillock, Oh Another Poser, and a couple of unprintable ones. Well, you get the idea. Im always keen on more suggestions as Im not really sure what I would like it to mean. Thanks for watching.
Well I didn't think it could be Old Age Pensioner, you don't look old enough for that. Off to Waitawheta Hut next week with the sprats, might re-watch your vid on that one prior.
Hello OAP, I spent some time clearing the track over the last 2 years or so and cut some short tracks around the muddy sections. It all makes for a dryer and faster track. Is the orange ribbon still there ? A lot of people finding it hard to find the start of the track so I put lots of reflector tape and ribbon on the fence line. I did that because people were wandering on to the property trying to find the track and upsetting stock. The old slip down to the hut was a bit dodgy so I spent some time marking that. The small reflector squares on the markers make it great for a night tramp or if over taken by darkness.. I always park by the gate, never had any trouble. ATB Cheers 😀😀
I have you to thank. The track is well cut, nicely marked and very easy to follow. The orange ribbons are great. I wasnt sure where to go across the farmland, but saw the marks on the fences, so all good. The slip was a little interesting in terms of keeping my footing, but was well defined and marked, overall a great track. Love your work. Thanks for the watch.
Wow NZ has some amazing backcountry facilities. Even if they are simple. This place would really fill the soul. Cheers for sharing. Stay safe out there bro. From west Oz
Yep, its a great hut, especially alone and in mid winter. Thanks for watching.
I helped build this hut back when i was an apprentice. Think it was around 2003/2004 when we built it
You did a great job. Its one of the nicest huts that Ive been to. Thanks for watching.
Great vid Pete. Awesome to see these little huts you didn't even know we're there. You've inspired me to buy a hand saw.
I do like a small, cosy hut in winter. The large "barns" are fine for the busy places, but its hard to go past a small hut especially when you have it to yourself. Yep, the saw is one of the best bit of gear that I carry in winter. Thanks for watching.
At 3.02 there are lots of reddish leaved Horopito, abundant because deer don't touch it. But what' special at 3.02 and better at 6.42 is a fleeting glimpse of a tall Pahautea (Native Cedar) tree. This is the special feature of Hihitahi and why the Hihitahi Sanctuary was created. In many other places Pahautea have been killed by possums. Here too, but good to see some still alive. Regular Aerial 1080 is really important to protect such places from possums and deer too. A forest Sanctuary should be managed to have virtually zero pests.
I was surprised to see some possum browsing on the tree tops. Nothing like in other places, but there's a lot of work needed to keep their numbers down.
great vid...nice work!
Thanks for watching. I'm glad you enjoyed it.
Love watching your vids. Especially liked the Footy Field episode. Im of your era so relate to your comments. Thanks and keep em coming. AB , Naki
Thanks for watching, and the words of support. Old boys can still enjoy the back country, even if they are a bit slower now!
Awsome I miss this hut I use to live 15 minutes up the road from the car park use to just go in to the hut eat lunch then go home lol I think I stayed in the hut 4 or 5 times. Have u ever been to trains hut in waitotra valley south taranaki?
No, never been. I have been told a few times that I should, so I do plan on checking it out at some point. Thanks for watching.
@@OAPAdventures I’m going in towards the end of the month really can’t wait as we got land at the start of the valley so it’s close to home
@@tobyp6974 That'll be a nice trip in winter. Its a cosy hut.
Good vid mate, I thought zekes was getting a lot of use these days depends what you are used to I suppose. There used to be a pruning saw for firewood there but someone pinched it!!.
Cheers
It does get a lot of use for a small hut thats not on the way to anywhere. But compared to some of the big barn-huts, not a lot. But thats what makes it a great place to visit. I seem to struggle with saws etc actually being at the huts, so thats why I bring my own. Thanks for watching.
Well done, you’re cranking them out. How do you find these, out of the way but nicely appointed huts so far from the big smoke, is your fuel free 😂
Cherrs, Dave. Easy enough to find. Hard to find the time to go there. Thanks for watching.
Hey bud, these are awesome, you've got me inspired to head up to one of those huts these coming holidays. Hey have you ever thought about showing more hunting activity? That'd be choice
I generally have little success filming hunting. I film on a Gopro as Im pretty rough on gear. Its useless at any sort of distance, so showing animals or shot placement etc is almost impossible. The other issue is that Im solo. It takes a bit of time and effort to set up a video shot and I get a focused on the animal and forget to film or dont have the time to set up. Others seem to be able to film hunting solo, I wish I could. Thanks for watching. Enjoy your holiday trip.
@@OAPAdventures makes sense, thanks mate
One of my favourite huts. Gets very cold.
Yep, I do like these small huts. I was very pleased to get a fire going to warm me up. Once the fire died down, it got very cold overnight. Thanks for watching.
@@OAPAdventures My smallest is the two bunk Arete in the Tararuas, hoping to get to Toka Biv in the Ruahines in the next few weeks or Winchcombe Biv in the Southern Tararuas.
Another great video of yours. Where would you park your car overnight ?
I parked in a small area behind the barrier next to SH1, on the side of the road. The track is about 10km from Waiouru, travelling south on the left. There is a sign and a locked gate marking the spot. You can see the sign at the beginning of the video. Thanks for watching, Im glad you liked it.
Great Video! What is the walk to the hut like? Very difficult? Cheers!
First hour or so is uphill. After that its along the tops, then drop down to hut. About 8km. Took me 3 1/2 hours there, under 3 hours back. Thanks for watching.
Very cool. Didn’t know this reserve existed. I saw you had a rifle in your last video. Any deer sign in this forest?
Yes, I did see a couple just before the main climb at the beginning of the track. Typical, not carrying a rifle and I fall over them... Thanks for watching.
@@OAPAdventures Loving the videos. Glad I found them. Keep it up
Thanks for the encouragement. Much appreciated.
Nice video, great little hut! What does OAP stand for? I need to put my glasses on cause all this time I've been reading it as GAP.
Ive had a few people ask what OAP means. The most common suggestion is Old Age Pensioner, but I have had a few others: Old Agro Pete, Over Achieving Pillock, Oh Another Poser, and a couple of unprintable ones. Well, you get the idea. Im always keen on more suggestions as Im not really sure what I would like it to mean. Thanks for watching.
Well I didn't think it could be Old Age Pensioner, you don't look old enough for that. Off to Waitawheta Hut next week with the sprats, might re-watch your vid on that one prior.
@@rosalind1048 Sorry to say, Im not far away from Winnie's Gold Card! Thanks for the compliment. Enjoy the trip to Waitawheta.
Sounds like you need to carry a file to sharpen axes.
I carry a folding saw, which I didnt have this trip. Its lighter and easier. There is always standing dead wood close by.