Mt Malilta via Champion Mine, Mt Richmond FP, 04 May 2025

A Mineral-Belt Adventure I well remember my introduction to Nelson's ultramafic landscape while on a Mt Richmond Easter trip with Wellington Tramping and Mountaineering Club in the late 60's. I found the unusual environment intriguing, so when we moved...

Abel Tasman Inland Crossover

Being a crossover tramp, I had planned to have at least 3 people in each party, which, at some stage, we did have. Then, some had to pull out for various reasons and I was close to cancelling the trip, as obviously the Inland track does not appear to...

Mt Robert / Pourangahau Loop, Nelson Lakes NP, 5 Apr 2025

This walk was my first as a Trip Leader, a trip leader virgin if you will. As such I chose a walk that I've walked many times; often taking visitors here for a day walk with stunning views; normally, if not always in fine weather. Which was not the...

Sylvester Hut / Lake Lockett camping, Kahurangi NP, 28 Mar 2025

A small but keen group of 5 set off for this adventure after lunch on Friday. By the time we picked up Rob from Motueka, drove over the Takaka Hill and into the Cobb, it was about 4pm. We completed the easy walk up the 4WD track to Sylvester Hut on a...

Devils Creek Hut – Wakamarina, Marlborough, 16 Mar 2025

Starting on the Wakamarina track, after about 2 km, we diverged off the main track to explore the Doom Track Loop. This wide, benched and historically significant tramping track leaves the main track near Doom Creek. It follows the old water race which...