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...

Kahurangi for Matariki, Kahurangi NP, 14 July 2023

Seven of us arrived at Flora car park about 11am and were soon underway to Salisbury Lodge. Rain gear was donned and doffed as required by the occasional rain showers, and after about 4 hours walk we arrived at Salisbury Lodge. There were plenty of...

Cable Bay Walkway, Nelson, 9 July 2023

It had rained all day on the Saturday, but that didn’t put off the 7 members and two visitors who met at the squash club in Nelson. Under low cloud and temperatures, we set off up Airlie St and as the climb steepened the layers of clothing came off. By...

Brook – Third House - Junction Saddle via Sclanders Creek to Maitai dam, Mt. Richmond NP, 2 July 2023

The plan had been to go out and explore the Bullock track with Ian, but this plan did not eventuate and on Saturday another proposal was made - Brook valley – Coppermine Saddle – Maitai Dam. Discussions with David led us to opt for his suggestion of...

Rocks Hut Overnighter, Mt Richmond FP, 17 June 2023

Four trampers were up to an overnighter in the darkest month of the year. Starting at about 09:00, we went up the fence line of the Brook sanctuary in good weather: not too cold, half sunny and half overcast, not too windy. Team of 4 setting off After...