Gordon’s Knob, Richmond FP, 22 Feb 2026

With Tim and Steve coming from near Tapawera and the rest from Nelson/Richmond we all met at the start of the forestry road up to Inwood Lookout (where Stock and Bateup Roads join) at a comfortable 8.30 am. The seven of us consolidated into two...

Saddle Hill made Easy, Sunday 12 October 2025

This tramp had three purposes:- For the Club to complete the replacement of missing track markers, particularly on the Zig Zag descent To get more members up to Saddle Hill more easily (courtesy of Pt3) To support Dave Scotland’s initial shuttle...

Mt Duppa, Bryant Range, Mt Richmond FP, 20 July 2025

It has been some years since the Club has been able to access Mt Duppa due to on-going forestry closures. First planned for the 13th, the trip had to be postponed due to heavy (flooding) rainfall. Fortunately the 20th turned out to be a lovely fine day...

Mt Malilta via Champion Mine, Mt Richmond FP, 04 May 2025

A Mineral-Belt Adventure I well remember my introduction to Nelson's ultramafic landscape while on a Mt Richmond Easter trip with Wellington Tramping and Mountaineering Club in the late 60's. I found the unusual environment intriguing, so when we moved...

Hartebreak Ridge - Track marking and maintenance, Mt Richmond FP, 9 Oct 2024.

The Hartebreak Ridge track starts at the first creek crossing on the Whispering Falls track, and follows a ridge up to a high point 596. After crossing a flat area it enters a beech forest area and ascends to meet the Rocks Browning Huts track. The...