On the fifth October, Raglan Ramblers will be wlaking in the Makaka area. In 1847 this area was growing wheat for a new flour mill at Raorao. By the 1880s Ruapuke was growing 200 acres of wheat, 50 of maize and 100 of potatoes. Now everything is in pasture.
The ‘Hobbit’ caves in the photo and a nearby large stack are in the 28m year old Orahiri Limestone. This fairly short walk also goes to the edge of Toreparu wetland, where a 2014 washout was growing over when the Ramblers last visited the area. Please bring your lunch.
Walks usually start 9am, Wednesdays from Wainui Rd car park (next to Raglan Fire Station). There is no membership – the only cost is 10 cents per km to share travel costs. Details from John 825 7866. Check out Raglan Ramblers on Facebook
Each “Rambler” accepts responsibility for any accident or injury received while travelling, or walking over private property. Be prepared – carry enough food, clothing, first aid kit for emergencies and preferably a mobile phone.