We headed up the Apiti track in the Ruahines. Then we dropped down into the Makaretu River and on to the hut. Some camped, with others staying in the hut. The next morning we spilt into two groups. One group went up the track to the main range and Te Pohatu. The other group went up the ridge behind the hut following an old hunters route to the main range. Both groups met up on spot hight 1232 on the Apiti track and headed back to the cars at the Ngamoko road end.