Mt Owen via Fyfe River - return via Sunrise Peak, Kahurangi NP, 23 Dec 2024

Our adventure began somewhat early in the morning, leaving Richmond just after 7am to drive out to Owen Valley East Road. The tramp started with a trek across farmland, before we commenced a short uphill climb. The trail led us alongside the Fyfe...

Maungakura - Red Hill summit via Chrome Ridge, Mt Richmond Forest Park, 4 May 2024

Romps in the Red Hills, with its unique rich red soil and metamorphosed rock. Thanks Murray for the inspiration and the opportunity for NTC to piggy back and join you on your adventures. With water and camping opportunities not clear, but likely slim...

Bull Paddock Creek Hut and The Raglan Range, Nelson Lakes NP, 17 Feb 2024

A recommended trip!! It's been a while since NTC ventured into Bull Paddock Creek Hut, 2015 and 2010 before. Finally the ducks all lined up with river flows and sunshine. I wouldn't cross the Wairau River with flows above 20 cumec, it was about 13-15...

Mt. Gomorrah & beyond, Kahurangi NP, 8 Dec 2023

Three pyramidal peaks are visible above Jones Ridge from our dining table. The middle peak is Mt Gomorrah, I thought this would be a pleasant day trip from John Reid Hut. However one week before the trip a weather system started heading up the West...

Klondyke circuit, Victoria Forest Park, 25 Nov 2023

Because some members of the group could only do a 2-day trip, we reverted to the original plan of walking the Klondyke (Rahu Stream) Valley – Klondyke Ridge circuit, and abandoned an earlier proposal to extend the trip to three days and travel up the...