Mt Starveall, Mt Richmond FP, 29 June 2019

Human wind vane on ridge approaching Mt Starveall. Wouldn't it be a great idea (I thought) to have a tramp and stretch my legs just before embarking on a 38 hour door to door trip to the UK - an exercise in patience, and sitting down... I'd been up the...

Mount Richmond, Mt Richmond Forest Pk - 30-31 Mar 2019

Leader/Scribe: Silvano Lorandi Easy access, nice track, comfortable hut and a peak with a lovely shape what can you ask more from a tramping trip? Ummm … perhaps a view from the top? Sadly, we missed that part, even going to the top on Saturday...

Mt Fishtail, Mt Richmond Forest Park - 22-23 Sept 2018

Leader: Michele Cunningham The forecast looked perfect for a weekend jaunt up Mount Fishtail in the Richmond Ranges near Blenheim. Leah, Peter and Michele were joined by Yee from Blenheim, on her first NTC trip. She had a long wait for us at the road...

Lower Goulter Hut, Mt Richmond Forest Park - 28-29 July 2018

Leader: Ray Salisbury With a promising weather window, we made our rendezvous at the Havelock Bakery. Warm coffees and hugs were enjoyed. We continued on, driving the full length of Northbank Road as the sealed surface became a gravel 4WD track,...

Mt Richmond climb, Mt Richmond Forest Park - 14 July 2018

Leader: Debbie Hogan In June I climbed to Richmond Saddle Hut for the first time. The cloud was down, and while we enjoyed the climb, we had no views. The hut was cute, warm and the company was great for the night. The weather was worse the next day,...