On an idyllic spring day a van of grade 1 trampers under the guidance of Carol and Lyn crossed the Stubbs Family Farm beyond Waitomo to their 213 acre QE II trust reserve.

Small Max’s cave and Maungapahoe caves were viewed by some. The highlight after slips, slides, climbs and descents was walking in Stubbs Canyon to the grotto. Fabulous ancient trees and vegetation set the scene for this special tramp.

Then it was then back to Ruakuri Cave reserve near the village for a more refined 45 minutes to see some more spectacular scenery, natural tunnels and rushing water.

Anonymous