Mataketake and more, Westcoast, 5 Jan 2026

My plan was to explore lesser known areas of the Westcoast, plus some old favourites over 2 weeks. We had to cut it short because of west coast rains. On the 4th, Steve and Astrid met at the very scenic Cameron Flat DoC camp, opposite Blue Pools Walk....

Ivory Lake Hut, Waitaha Valley, Westland - 1-7 Feb 2019

Leader: Kate Krawczyk [PRIVATE TRIP] Because Nelson Anniversary Day and Waitangi Day were in the same week, it made sense to take the remaining week days off work. But where to go? Our illustrious president dreamed up an ambitious holiday in the West...

Taipo Valley, West Coast - Easter 30 Mar 2018

Leader & Scribe: Ray Salisbury What do you get when three atheists, one Muslim, one Christian... and a bloke into Te Reo go tramping? Interesting conversations! My penchant for hot pools has seen me take several club trips down country over long...

Garden of Eden, West Coast. 28 Dec - 5 Jan 2018

Leader: Mike Drake Sitting at my desk last Spring, perusing the NTC programme, I noticed that a leader was required for a trip during the summer. What about something a little different and special? Last year I finally completed a Mt Cook to Arthur’s...

Cedar Flats Hut, West Coast, 3-5 June 2017

Leader: Ray Salisbury Two cars with nine souls made the long journey from Nelson to Hokitika, revelling in the chance to explore new terrain further afield during Queens Birthday weekend. From the road-end, grassy farmland provided a decent hour’s...