From September 27th to 29th, Raglan Ramblers will be off to Lake Okataina, beyond Rotorua. While this will be one of their more expensive trips away, they say it will be well worth it. Thye’ll be staying at a lodge on the edge of Lake Okataina. As well as a cascade, lit at night by glow-worms, and a crater lake, the plan is to walk 23 kilometres near Lakes Okataina and Tarawera to Tarawera falls. These falls spring out of fissures in a lava cliff.
An option will be to cut the walk to 14 kilometres by taking a boat down Lake Okataina, or even just go for a return boat trip. Costs of travel, food and 2 nights will be around $200., beyond Rotorua.
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.