Dun Mountain Little Twin Dew Lakes Circuit, Nelson, 29 Sept 2024

10 Trampers set off from the Maitai Dam about 8.20 on a clear cool slightly frosty morning for this long circuit over Dun Mountain. A good pace was set, and quickly we were warm and climbing the Dun Mountain trail. We had separated into a fast and slow...

Champion Smelter-United Mine Circuit, Nelson, 15 Sept 2024

Five adventure seekers encountered much variety on a pleasant Spring Sunday: chilly river crossings, relics of past endeavours, scree scrambles, scrub bashing, panoramic views, untouched forest and easy travel on a tramline formation. Leaving the car...

Mts Malita & Meares, Nelson, 17 August 2024

Panoramic views and a rustic hut were our reward for a gut-busting climb of an outlier peak on the fringes of Nelson’s mineral belt. Mt Malita is a popular destination for local walkers, far off the tourist radar. Sunday had a dismal forecast, so Ray...

Beebys Knob and Hut, Mt. Richmond FP, 19 May 2024

Beebys Hut squats on the border of Nelson and Marlborough, and so attracts locals from both regions. Mountain bikers, hunters, four-wheel drive enthusiasts, and trampers like us. A few different routes can be used to form a loop, (although a short car...

Brook-Third House-Fringed Hill circuit, Nelson, 14 Apr 2024

The registered numbers were 7 but there was a no-show so 6 of us kitted up at the BWS visitor centre. We headed through the double gate into the Sanctuary ever optimistic that the clag and light drizzle would pass. It was mild with no wind. The...