Dew Lakes and Saddle Hill Route Loop, Nelson, 23 Feb 2025

Nine people (seven NTC members and two local guests, Robbie and Nikki) met at the lower Maitai Dam carpark at 8am. We followed the road past the dam slipway then a side track climbing up along a ridge to the Rush Pool and on up to Dew Lakes for morning...

Mt Patriarch, Wangapeka, Kahurangi NP, 23 Nov 2024

We set off from Nelson at 7am, though Mt Patriarch, Wangapeka, Kahurangi NP, 23 Nov 2024our original team of four had slimmed down to just two: myself (Sarah) and Malcolm. By 9am, we had arrived at Rolling Junction and started our walk along the...

Dog wins inaugural 12km Victory MEGA-walk, Monday 28 October 2024 (Labour Day)

Congratulations to the enthusiastic winners, who ran my 12km mega-walk in a blistering pace of 1 hour, 48 minutes. Incredibly, a dog won this event, followed closely by his owners, Forrest & Mari.Thanks to the 30 entrants and 3 dogs who participated...

Mt. Stanley, Marlborough Sounds, 20 Oct 2024

Amongst the labyrinth of sheltered bays, lush native bush, and dramatic ridges of the Marlborough Sounds, Mt. Stanley (971m) stands as a challenge promising spectacular views for those willing to venture to its peak. On this occasion, we were rewarded...

Wakamarina Track Crossover, Mt Richmond FP 26 May 2024

SOBO Trip Report The 6 attendees split up into two groups; a bit like TA, a SOBO and a NOBO. The NOBOs led by David took 1.5hrs driving to reach the Canvastown road end by which time the temperature had warmed to 2oC and there was a good frost at the...