Bushline Hut Paddy's Track circuit, Nelson Lake NP, 8 Oct 2023

9 Trampers set out for Bushline Hut via the Pinchgut Track at 10am. We had a leisurely walk up the ridge pausing at the lookout at 11.15 to have morning tea. It was quite warm, much warmer than predicted by weather forcast, and the snow that had fallen...

Saddle Hill via The Zig Zag Track, Mt Richmond FP, 1 Oct 2023

This tramp was planned as part of NTC’s attempts to make Saddle Hill more accessible as a local day-trip. This one had been planned to replace missing tape and track markers, but there was strong interest from hikers wanting to visit Saddle Hill, so...

Brook-Waimarama Sanctuary Mega Walk, Nelson, 3 September 2023

There were 10 participants who assembled at the Sanctuary visitor centre and paid their fees before introductions and a trip briefing. We entered the Sanctuary through the secure double gate and proceeded across the dam to the Loop Track. We passed the...

Robert Ridge - Speargrass Circuit, Nelson Lakes NP, 30 July 2023

Robert Ridge - Speargrass Sunday morning and the weather was looking good, we were in for an enjoyable day on the tops. Brian’s social mobile brought four trampers from Richmond with two spare seats for Tim and Mike, meeting at Belgrove. It has been a...

Mt. Campbell from Brooklyn Valley, Kahurangi NP, 23 July 2023

It has been 7 years since this tramp was on the Club trip list. It is an interesting trip but it requires the permission of local landowners. That does require a bit of effort! However, if you don’t ask; nothing will happen! The route taken previously...