Ellis (Murderer's), Tin and Poutaki Huts 16-17 May

Weekend in the Ruahines taking in Ellis (Murderers), Tin and Poutaki Huts.
Saturday, 16 May 2015
Old boots took off his boots to cross the Makaroro
Pleasant walking on Yeomans Track
Arrival at Ellis Hut
Forestry road to Tin Hut
Tin Hut
It's seen better days but is not beyond saving
Interesting juxtaposition of the native cabbage tree against the introduced pine
A convivial evening in an historic hut
Everyone was waiting for the leader to put his boots on, so ...
.... Peter attempted a few 'art shots'
"Now, where did I put my other boot?"
Heading out, Sunday morning
Getting ready for the climb up to Poutaki
On the Wakarara Range, heading for Poutaki Hut
Poutaki Hut
We abandoned the forestry road here and wandered down the creek to the Makaroro
One last crossing back to the road end
GPS track - 36km