Mt. Stanley, Marlborough Sounds, 20 Oct 2024

Amongst the labyrinth of sheltered bays, lush native bush, and dramatic ridges of the Marlborough Sounds, Mt. Stanley (971m) stands as a challenge promising spectacular views for those willing to venture to its peak. On this occasion, we were rewarded...

Mt Takorika, Marlborough Sounds, 24 August 2024

Eight of us enjoyed a walk up Mt Takorika, behind Havelock. We had three club members (Jo, Ray and Richard) and five visitors (Alison, P, Wendy, Fabian and Kath). NTC Trampers above Havelock on Mt Takorika track Mt Takorika is 721m, with transmitter...

Opouri Bridle Track and Nydia Saddle, Marlborough Sounds, 7 Apr 2024

Nine walkers headed off in two cars to Duncan’s Bay on Tennyson Inlet. It was the end-of daylight saving, so an “early” start time of 8am had been set. Everyone was early because our bodies told us that it was in fact 9 am – as it had been just the day...

Archer Track – Penzance to Elaine Bay, Pelorus Sound, 17 Sep 2023

It was a small group of 5 who set out from Nelson on an overcast but mild Sunday morning. The cloud was hanging low as we crossed the Whangamoas blocking out the hilltops, and it seemed even lower as we climbed to Opouri Saddle. There were none of the...

Cullens Creek Walkway, Mt Richmond FP, 28 Nov 2021

Club trip reports suggest that this tramp was last done in 2006. So the trip was offered as an easier day walk to offset the cancelled Mt Stokes tramp (road closed) and the Mt Owen multi-day tramp. The tramp had 5 starters which was a comfortable car...