Wooded Peak, Nelson, 14 Aug 2016

Leader: Dan McGuire Three ambitious trampers arrived early for an assault on Wooded Peak. We took the Caves Track but branched off near the caves. We headed off-track toward a ridge going up the steep side of Wooded Peak. After a long period of bush...

Spooners Tunnel, Nelson, 3 July 2016

Leader: Lawrie Halkett The group all met at the Belgrove Hotel mid-Sunday morning, replete in warm gear and sporting headlamps. Off we went! It proved to be a steady uphill peddle, 6kms to the tunnel entrance. Then a very cool 1,352-metre ride through...

Jenkins Hill, Barnicoat Range, Nelson, 14 May 2016

Leader: Mary Honey As we started from the carpark, the voluntary conservator of Marsden Valley asked that we watch out for Kokako as there have been a couple of soundings in the area. No luck although a couple of members remembered to look and listen...

Brook Waimarama Sanctuary, Nelson, 6 Mar 2016

Leader: Pat Holland A beautiful, warm, sunny Nelson day was ideal for a trip into the depths of the Sanctuary to enjoy the forest and streams. A deliberately measured pace was maintained so as not to discourage the several new chums. Pest-proof fencing...

The Grampians, Nelson, 28 Feb 2016

Leader: Kate Krawczyk It was a very hot day for a casual jaunt up the hills behind Nelson. It was a great thing that the Grampians are covered in beautiful native bush with plenty of shade to spare! We walked from Kate’s place on Anglia Street, cutting...