Wakamarina–Mt.Sunday–Mt.Riley circuit, Mt Richmond FP, 6-7 Sept 2014

Leader: Kate Krawczyk It was a beautiful Saturday morning to be setting off from Nelson into the unexplored eastern reaches of the Richmond Ranges – unexplored for us anyway. Nine of us drove out to the Wakamarina Valley and walked 7km into Devils...

Cobb Valley excursions – Kahurangi NP, 23-24 Aug 2014

Leader: Ray Salisbury The infamous five filled up Kelvin’s CRV as we negotiated the gravelled Graham Valley Road. Being our carefu selves, Marie and I had checked in with DOC Nelson AND DOC Motueka to ensure we would have access. (There was a warning...

Angelus Hut, Nelson Lakes NP - 9-10 Aug 2014

Leader: Simon Garton On a very cold Saturday morning I picked up three trampers, being sure to leave them waiting by the side of the road for a few minutes so they would appreciate the car ride. Having all met up at Mt Robert carpark we spread out...

Angelus Hut, Nelson Lakes NP, 9-10 Aug 2014

Leader: Simon Garton On a very cold Saturday morning I picked up three trampers, being sure to leave them waiting by the side of the road for a few minutes so they would appreciate the car ride. Having all met up at Mt Robert carpark we spread out...

Buckland Peaks, Paparoa NP - 31 May-2 June 2014

Leader: Ray Salisbury Seven set forth from the carpark on SH6, not far from the sleepy suburbs of Westport. Striding out along the private farm access, we were nearly the target of an enthusiastic top-dressing pilot. After 8 km of easy rambling we...