Starlight Cave, Takaka Hill - 4 Mar 2019

Leader: Andrea Jabberwocky Starlight cave is the exit from a caving expedition after dropping down the infamous Harwoods Hole. It takes around three hours for cavers to negotiate the route following an amazing water course through the cave. (I can...

Seven Pass trip, Nelson Lakes National Park - 21-29 Feb 2019

Leader: Brian Renwick “This looks a lot easier than I remember!” Two seconds later, the guardian of Moss Pass punished Brian for his rash remark. With perfect Monty Pythonesque timing, he took one step down and promptly arsed over, sliding a few metres...

South Twin, Kahurangi National Park - 25-27 Feb 2019

The Twins are two rocky waves in the sea of green rolling mountains of the Mt. Arthur Range. They are near the busy Mount Arthur track but have none of Mt Arthur’s busy popularity. Neglected perhaps, because of their intimidating look, but hidden from...

Lake Rotoiti circuit, Nelson Lakes National Park - 17 Feb 2019

Leader: Pat Holland It was another sunny morning in Nelson and the mist was clearing about the tops as we approached St Arnaud. We decided to do the full circuit, rather than a car shuttle across Kerr and West Bays. So off we set, taking about an hour...

Ivory Lake Hut, Waitaha Valley, Westland - 1-7 Feb 2019

Leader: Kate Krawczyk [PRIVATE TRIP] Because Nelson Anniversary Day and Waitangi Day were in the same week, it made sense to take the remaining week days off work. But where to go? Our illustrious president dreamed up an ambitious holiday in the West...