Hacket Browning, Mt Richmond FP, 24 Jul 2022

A good turnout of thirteen persons left the Badminton club carpark in three cars at around 08:30 and drove to the Aniseed valley carpark at the start of the Hacket Track. The weather was overcast and a bit chilly but not cold. After short introductions...

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...

Canaan Down Meanderings, Abel Tasman NP, 28 May 2022

Five set out on a bright May morning to attempt to navigate their way around the Canaan Downs Loop Track https://nelsontrails.co.nz/canaan-loop/. In an effort to save ourselves from hooning mountain bikers it was decided to walk the track in the...