Ferratering on Takaka Hill, Kahurangi NP, 22 Mar 2026

The first trip planned to the Via Ferrata (VF) prior to Xmas was cancelled due to unsuitable weather. In the meantime, the third and more challenging stage of the VF was completed and opened. So our adventure became even bigger and better! Saturday was...

Conical Hill, Hope Range, 18 May 2025

A wet morning in Richmond saw four of us gather at Badminton Hall in Richmond, and picking up another two along the way as we headed out to Tapawera. After last minute forestry access was granted, Michele enabled our trip to get off to a dry start....

Pearse River Resurgence, Kahurangi NP, 19 Jan 2025

It was forecast to be a glorious summer's day, and Michele kindly opened the trip numbers up to include all 17 who put their hands up. We met at 8am and divided into four 4WD cars to make the journey. Once parked at Pearse Road end we faced the first...

FLORA HUT working bee, Kahurangi NP, 24 Nov 2024

On Sunday six men drove into Kahurangi to prep this 98-year-old lady for a revamp. The hut walls, windows and roof were cleaned, the grass cut back, the chimneys were primed and a new track to the long-drop formed. The final paint job is to be done...

Mt Patriarch, Wangapeka, Kahurangi NP, 23 Nov 2024

We set off from Nelson at 7am, though Mt Patriarch, Wangapeka, Kahurangi NP, 23 Nov 2024our original team of four had slimmed down to just two: myself (Sarah) and Malcolm. By 9am, we had arrived at Rolling Junction and started our walk along the...