Parachute Rocks, Nelson Lakes NP, 2 June 2024

A three-day club trip to the Karamea area for Kings Birthday Weekend had been planned but unfortunately had to be cancelled the week before. It seemed a shame not to get out walking so I put up a short notice day trip to Parachute Rocks, and was...

Wakamarina Track Crossover, Mt Richmond FP 26 May 2024

SOBO Trip Report The 6 attendees split up into two groups; a bit like TA, a SOBO and a NOBO. The NOBOs led by David took 1.5hrs driving to reach the Canvastown road end by which time the temperature had warmed to 2oC and there was a good frost at the...

Beebys Knob and Hut, Mt. Richmond FP, 19 May 2024

Beebys Hut squats on the border of Nelson and Marlborough, and so attracts locals from both regions. Mountain bikers, hunters, four-wheel drive enthusiasts, and trampers like us. A few different routes can be used to form a loop, (although a short car...

Mt Cedric, Nelson Lakes NP, 11 May 2024

It was a frosty but clear Saturday morning when we convened at Belgrove, ready for our long weekend adventure in the mountains. The early start paid off for Andy, who caught a glimpse of the Southern Lights dancing across the predawn sky. With the...

Maungakura - Red Hill summit via Chrome Ridge, Mt Richmond Forest Park, 4 May 2024

Romps in the Red Hills, with its unique rich red soil and metamorphosed rock. Thanks Murray for the inspiration and the opportunity for NTC to piggy back and join you on your adventures. With water and camping opportunities not clear, but likely slim...