Angelus Peak by Moonlight, Nelson Lakes NP, 19 Aug 2016

Leader: Mike Drake After sailing around D’Urville Island, what’s better than a moonlit walk into Angelus Hut? During my trip around D’Urville the numbers for this trip had reached a possible six, then reduced to two (flu season). Approaching Top House,...

D’Urville Island circumnavigation, Marlborough Sounds, 15 Aug 2016

Skipper: Brian Renwick Want no sandflies, no people, and fresh fish? An August sail around D’Urville Island may just be the thing for you. On Sunday morning, an email from Brian arrived spurring me into action. We were to leave Monday morning from...

Wooded Peak, Nelson, 14 Aug 2016

Leader: Dan McGuire Three ambitious trampers arrived early for an assault on Wooded Peak. We took the Caves Track but branched off near the caves. We headed off-track toward a ridge going up the steep side of Wooded Peak. After a long period of bush...

Dun Mountain & Little Twin, Mt Richmond FP, 30 Jul 2016

Leader: Dan McGuire Eleven fit trampers started early for an assault on Dun Mountain and Little Twin, despite the inclement weather. The rain cleared just in time for the early start, but it was very cold. As we approached Dun Saddle, there was plenty...

Foleys Track & Magdelen Hut, Lewis Pass, 16 Jul 2016

Leader: Mike Drake What was an ambitious weekend trip in good conditions, became ‘Mission Impossible’ after heavy snowfall shortly before the trip. However, we had options. So, on Saturday morning we left NZDA’s Palmer Lodge and headed up the road. We...