Bushline Hut Paddy's Track circuit, Nelson Lake NP, 8 Oct 2023

9 Trampers set out for Bushline Hut via the Pinchgut Track at 10am. We had a leisurely walk up the ridge pausing at the lookout at 11.15 to have morning tea. It was quite warm, much warmer than predicted by weather forcast, and the snow that had fallen...

Saddle Hill via The Zig Zag Track, Mt Richmond FP, 1 Oct 2023

This tramp was planned as part of NTC’s attempts to make Saddle Hill more accessible as a local day-trip. This one had been planned to replace missing tape and track markers, but there was strong interest from hikers wanting to visit Saddle Hill, so...

Archer Track – Penzance to Elaine Bay, Pelorus Sound, 17 Sep 2023

It was a small group of 5 who set out from Nelson on an overcast but mild Sunday morning. The cloud was hanging low as we crossed the Whangamoas blocking out the hilltops, and it seemed even lower as we climbed to Opouri Saddle. There were none of the...

Mt Cupola, Nelson Lakes NP, 8 September 2023

Cupola Hut is a great cosy place, with its little porch. It is situated high amongst the mountains. It’s many other attributes are that it’s above sandfly height, not on the Te Araroa Trail, nor on the Instagram / TikTok tourist route. Though if I...

Brook-Waimarama Sanctuary Mega Walk, Nelson, 3 September 2023

There were 10 participants who assembled at the Sanctuary visitor centre and paid their fees before introductions and a trip briefing. We entered the Sanctuary through the secure double gate and proceeded across the dam to the Loop Track. We passed the...