Takaka Hill Walkway.- Organiser: Gavin Holmwood

We left Stoke at 0900 and made our way in a convoy of 2 cars on a lovely sunny Nelson day to Takaka. The Takaka Hill Walkway is on the private property of the Harwood Family. The terrain is a mixture of marble rocks, native forest and shrublands. The beginning of the track is a little hilly, but as it was at the beginning of the walk it posed no threat to our spirits or strength. The views from the higher points are spectacular to say the least. We separated into 2 groups for a while but got back together after lunch stops. Young Sean then boldly lead us back to the cars. Everyone seemed to enjoy their day – even if we took longer than expected – the weather was clear and the company friendly. A stop in Motueka for coffee on the way home provided the perfect ending to our day.

Party: David, Francis, Sean and Hazel Rae, Gavin & Lesley Holmwood, and visitors Joe Carson, Lyn Davies and Helen Lynch.