Mt Robert Walk on the Snow, Nelson Lakes NP, 31 Jul 2022

Given the rainy winter we have had, and the large number of cancelled trips, it seemed like wishful thinking that this trip would go ahead, particularly given the precarious forecast with a storm system coming through the night before. However, leader...

Ben Nevis, Mt Richmond FP, 7 Aug 2022

9 trampers made it to the Ben Nevis car park. We set off about 9.15 from the car park, climbing steeply initially in open, recently planted forest before getting into the beech forest. We had morning tea in a sheltered grassy area before getting onto...

Wainui Hut Circuit, Abel Tasman NP, 19 Jun 2022

It was a rather chilly day, a small breeze gently swirling the crackling autumnal leaves. Life – seemingly taking a deep breath – was offering not much in the way of warmth and comfort. But for while the white blanket gently placed by the soft hands of...

Rocks Hut, Mt Richmond FP, 21 May 2022

A select 3 set off at 9am from the Maitai Dam carpark to walk to Rocks Hut for an overnight stay. The conditions were overcast initially, and we donned coats briefly for a shower while walking along the Maitai river, but it soon cleared and we were in...

Mount Peel and Balloon Hut, Kahurangi NP, 29 Apr 2022

I am new to the Nelson area and it was my first time to the Cobb Valley. I was suitably impressed. Such dramatic scenery with relatively easy car access. After a night in the Trilobite hut, (with a game or two of Monopoly deal – the card version) and a...