Booths Hut - Nelson Lakes NP, 17 June 2012

Leader: Jo Kay Tramping, Gold & Ice – By Selau Ifopo (Aged 8) On a bright, sunny morning, Jo, Nana, Grandad, my brother Peia (6) and I prepared to go on a tramp to visit an old gold-miners hut. It was Sunday the 17th of June, almost the middle of...

Lodestone – Kahurangi NP, 3 June 2012

Leader: Brenda Griffin Though the day wasn’t looking too promising, but with most of the walk below the bush-line, we decided to proceed. After a few missed turns, we arrived to a full Flora carpark. It’s great to see so many people making the most of...

Rocks Hut – Mt Richmond FP, 26-27 May 2012

Leader: Uta Purcell Nelson City Council is installing a new water pipeline in the Maitai Valley. In the meantime, this trip starts at Smiths Ford Reserve and totals 15km. Most of the track is now a shared mountain bike track, though we encountered only...

Slaty Hut – Mt Richmond FP, 19-20 May 2012

Leader: Marijke Boers Mt Starveall has become a favourite walk for Stella and I since discovering it earlier this year. It was an obvious choice as a first trip to lead for the club- this time going a little further to stay at Slaty Hut. Dave and Sue...

Mount Malita – Mt Richmond FP, 15 Apr 2012

Leader: Jim Maxwell This was a pleasant walk up through pine forest, stopping in the sunny spots to warm up and eventually breaking out into the open to get a look at the surrounding hills. A bit misty on top but improving on our way down. We arrived...