Lake Rotoroa Rambles - Nelson Lakes FP, 19th July 2026

Another day stolen from winter. And it was a grand one with lots of sun and no wind. The 12 punters drove in 3 vehicles to the road-end at the lakeside carpark. The only excitement was Kath's Subaru wagon having a boil-up due to a loose radiator cap....

Gordon’s Knob - Mt Richmond FP, 5th July 2026

The lead-in was notable for a wildly changing forecast from fine to stormy and back again. In other words, a nightmare for yours truly the organiser. However, it was alright on the day which dawned calm after a night of torrential rain. The route is...

Lakehead Hut- Nelson Lakes NP, 18th June 2026

6 Trampers set off from the car park at the start of the Lakeside track at about 10.15. Walking through bush initially then down to the lakeside that was flat calm with 1 lone kayaker in the distance. Lakehead Jetty We had morning tea beside the lake...

Schlanders Creek circuit - Nelson Hills, 14th June 2026

Twelve keen trampers started from the Maitai Dam on a chilly Sunday morning for an exploration up Schlanders Creek and back down Peaking Ridge track. A good warm up on the Dun Mountain bike trail to start and then we branched off to the right on the...

3 Peak Challenge – Nelson hills, 7th June 2026

This event traversed Flaxmore, Sharland Hill and Botanical Hill... in a single, 18km course that cleverly cut corners as it rose 900m of combined altitude. NTC was birthed at a meeting in the Nelson Institute on Hardy Street, in May 1934. About 60...