Julius Summit, Nelson Lakes National Park - 14 Oct 2018

Leader: Ian Morris One of the advantages of climbing the Pinchgut Track is that you quickly become warm on the initial climb to Mt Robert. The Bushedge shelter is no longer there, but there is a new park bench just before Mt Robert to sit, recover and...

Archers Track & Opouri Saddle, Marlborough Sounds - 7 Oct 2018

Leader: Graeme Ferrier The easier walks seem to attract more ‘guest’ trampers as they test their level of ability compared to the people they see as ‘experienced’ club trampers. This tramp attracted five potential new members. The walk from Penzance to...

Mt Fishtail, Mt Richmond Forest Park - 22-23 Sept 2018

Leader: Michele Cunningham The forecast looked perfect for a weekend jaunt up Mount Fishtail in the Richmond Ranges near Blenheim. Leah, Peter and Michele were joined by Yee from Blenheim, on her first NTC trip. She had a long wait for us at the road...

Nelson Lakes N.P. Grand Traverse - 19–22 Sep 2018

Leader: Simon Garton Day 1 | Author: Brian Lewis Pass Carpark to Ada Pass Hut Brian and his brother David, the chauffeur and chanteur, arrived at Pete’s for an 8am rendezvous, where Kate, Andrea and Simon were already waiting, having picked up Mike at...

Golden Bay weekend - 1-2 Sept 2018

Leader: Brian Renwick Michele and I chose to make the most of the weekend with Brian in Golden Bay by travelling over the hill on Friday night. After nice fish ‘n’ chips in Takaka, we arrived at Brian’s at a reasonable time to formulate a plan for the...