An area that was almost like my backyard for about five years. Now I'm living in Perth I really appreciate seeing it again like this - my sincere thanks. Excellent choice of background music too! Blue Range Hut was built in 1954 by the Masterton Tramping Club and is still maintained by them. The 'medical' signs come from the old Masterton Hospital - and the connection is that several of the most long-serving and dedicated club members were senior staff at the hospital. Many club members have quietly made trips up there over the decades doing small repairs and large. I once spent a weekend replacing the windows with a group in about 2012 IIRC. It's good to see the place still pretty much in good order - but it takes care and more than a bit of love to keep these wonderful old buildings going for so long.
Awesome mate this is really helpful for me planning a 3-4 day tramp in the Tararua range area. Will be coming over from Perth and super keen to get amongst it. Is the doc website the best place to get more information on the Tararuas? And how to link up the huts and make a loop? Cheers
An area that was almost like my backyard for about five years. Now I'm living in Perth I really appreciate seeing it again like this - my sincere thanks. Excellent choice of background music too!
Blue Range Hut was built in 1954 by the Masterton Tramping Club and is still maintained by them. The 'medical' signs come from the old Masterton Hospital - and the connection is that several of the most long-serving and dedicated club members were senior staff at the hospital. Many club members have quietly made trips up there over the decades doing small repairs and large. I once spent a weekend replacing the windows with a group in about 2012 IIRC. It's good to see the place still pretty much in good order - but it takes care and more than a bit of love to keep these wonderful old buildings going for so long.
Another good one mate. Look forward to the next adventure. 👍
Enjoying your videos, I am envious of you out there, going to get fit and start tramping again in our beautiful country. NZ
Enjoying your vids mate, really cool :)
Awesome mate this is really helpful for me planning a 3-4 day tramp in the Tararua range area. Will be coming over from Perth and super keen to get amongst it. Is the doc website the best place to get more information on the Tararuas? And how to link up the huts and make a loop? Cheers