Toka Biv - Overnight tramp in the Ruahine Ranges

On this trip I head up into the ruahines one again for an overnight trip, staying overnight at Toka Biv. Had some wild wind on the walk out.
Toka Biv: www.doc.govt.nz/parks-and-rec...
Filmed on GoPro Hero 12
Instagram: @thewayfarernz
Music:
'Tears In Rain' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0.
Chapters:
0:00 Day 1 - Deerford track
2:50 Knights track
6:03 Toka highpoint & tops walking
8:45 Toka Biv
12:10 Day 2 - Leaving Toka Biv
13:00 Windy Walk out
14:50 Knights Track & Walk out
17:40 Photos

[@knutstitan]

Haha the toilet. You'd have wind burn by the end . Great vid.

[@moronicdooshbaggery756]

Love this bro Great you show the changes in the surroundings and characteristics of the bush as you journey on Keep it up

[@damonfacoory3108]

Awesome mate. Cool little bivy. Typical Ruahine wind. Makes it tough going when its like that but still worth the journey. Looking forward to the next special trip. Sounds fun. Till the next one 👍

[@dodoxasaurus6904]

Bloody beautiful landscape

[@huttboynz4422]

Love the Ruahines and Tararuas! Living abroad these days so I get back every few years and get the pack and rifle out for a bash. I could smell the air when you were on the tops in the fog. Nothing like getting soaked and blown on the tops!! Thanks for the uploads, makes me want to be home in the backcountry. Cheers. P.S Did you hear any stags roaring?!

[@chetchy]

Another peak KZbin video from the "don't mind me casually climbing a mountain" guy himself!

[@stigfloberghagenphotography]

Fantastic video and landscapes!

[@marcelmulder649]

Like your video’s, NZ is so beautiful! Greetings from The Netherlands 🇳🇱

[@Seadips]

Awesome video thank you. Toka Biv on my list now

[@OutdoorsmanDave]

Great solo confidence for such a dreary day, too adventure 👍

[@TheWayfarerNZ]

Thanks for commenting. Been subbed for a long time, you are practically a celebrity.

[@bryanbadger6841]

G'day mate. Found your channel, watched about a minute of it, and thought yep, I'm going to subscribe. Haven't done Toka, but I see on the list that Sunrise is next to view. Have done that a few times. But now that I'm in my late 70's, some of the Ruahine huts accessibility, is probably going to be a bit of a mission. Just a quick Q and A. What food did you take, and where did you source it from.? Btw, in my experience, it was always blowing up on the tops, on Ruahine range. Thanks for sharing this. Until next time, all the very best.

[@TheWayfarerNZ]

Just the basic freeze dried meals from hunting and fishing, usually get backcountry cuisine or Real Meals.

[@potter27671]

Another goody, Joseph

[@pugloaf6080]

I want to go on a hike now

[@jeffc1604]

Impressive walk Joseph. You have the confidence to follow unmarked tracks (something I'm not too happy doing on my own - unless the visibility is good). I haven't been to that part of the Ruahines but is high on my 'to do' list. Shame Leon Kinvig hut is closed. BTW what is the condition of the road to the car park?

[@TheWayfarerNZ]

Not too bad, got there in a front wheel drive. The road winds a bit and there are a few pot holes but is easily doable.

[@jeffc1604]

@@TheWayfarerNZ Thanks! As long as a small FWD middle-aged car can make it! It's hard to judge accessibility to suitable car parks just looking at the map so it's good to have firsthand knowledge.

[@jeffc1604]

BTW I hope you make it to Syme Hut on Taranaki Maunga! I was there in late Feb and despite beautiful sunshine I experienced winds as never before. Made Tararua gales look like a gentle breeze!

[@ruahinehunter7441]

Hey mate did you come across any fresh water paua around toko biv

[@TheWayfarerNZ]

If only I knew they were there, will keep an eye out next time!