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...

Mts Malita & Meares, Nelson, 17 August 2024

Panoramic views and a rustic hut were our reward for a gut-busting climb of an outlier peak on the fringes of Nelson’s mineral belt. Mt Malita is a popular destination for local walkers, far off the tourist radar. Sunday had a dismal forecast, so Ray...

Porter Rocks, Abel Tasman NP, 11 August 2024

It was a small group of seven who met at the Badminton Hall in Richmond planning to depart for Canaan Downs by 8.30am. Fortunately we had been spared a frost that morning., and the forecast was for a fine sunny day…perfect. BUT……one of the group made a...

Flora - Gordons Pyramid - Cloustons circuit, Kahurangi NP, 4 Aug 2024

It was a gorgeous fine morning in Nelson as we assembled early and drove to Flora Saddle. There was very little snow or wind but chilly as we started up the excellent track to Mt Arthur Hut, having decided to do the circuit clockwise. It was soon...

Mt Arthur, Kahurangi NP, 21 July 2024

After a week of watching a weather forecast evolve from not so good to improving by the day, Thursday saw 7 trampers sign up for Mike's mid winter Mt Arthur trip. Then Sunday dawned a cool but sunny early morning. We met at Pokororo Hall at 08:00,...