Beebys Knob and Hut, Mt. Richmond FP, 19 May 2024

Beebys Hut squats on the border of Nelson and Marlborough, and so attracts locals from both regions. Mountain bikers, hunters, four-wheel drive enthusiasts, and trampers like us. A few different routes can be used to form a loop, (although a short car...

Brook-Third House-Fringed Hill circuit, Nelson, 14 Apr 2024

The registered numbers were 7 but there was a no-show so 6 of us kitted up at the BWS visitor centre. We headed through the double gate into the Sanctuary ever optimistic that the clag and light drizzle would pass. It was mild with no wind. The...

Port Hills Mega-Walk, Nelson City, 10 March 2024

PORT HILLS MEGA-WALK, 10 MARCH 2024 Kath had asked us leaders to put more trips on the calendar, so... I advertised a 'Mega Walk' on the club Facebook Page. I had devised a cunning 11.5 km route that follows no less than 18 off-road walkways, steps and...

Captains Creek Hut - day trip, Mt Richmond, 3 Mar 2024

Ten of us set out in two cars from the steps of the Cathedral heading towards the Pelorus River. Before crossing the bridge on State Highway 6 by River we took the inland road for about 14 km where good parking is available. The track follows the same...

Collingwood day trips, Golden Bay, 8 Dec 2023

Eight of us enjoyed a stunning weekend in Golden Bay, staying in a bach in Collingwood for two nights and doing day walks on Saturday and Sunday. Saturday was perfect weather for a walk along the coastline from Farewell Spit to Wharariki Beach. We left...