Wainui Hut - Abel Tasman NP, 27th September

A late change to going on Saturday instead of Sunday meant we had excellent weather for this loop tramp on the Takaka Hill. 8 trampers left Richmond at 8am and were ready to set off at about 9.20 from the Canaan Downs car park. It was 50mins walking to...

Rocks Hut overnighter - Mount Richmond FP, 12th September

The weekend weather forecast was for plenty of sun with wind in the afternoon, and so it turned out to be. After depositing a vehicle in the Brook Valley we drove to the carpark below the dam in the Maitai Valley. Setting off at 9am on the Dun Mountain...

Bushline Circuit, Robert Skifield and Christie Ridge, Nelson Lakes NP, 16th August 2026

A rather pleasant day spent with our compatriots from MTC, over the hill. Though, it has to be said that most of our joint time was spent in the Alpine lodge consuming large quantities of coffees and cake. For it turned out they are made of hardier...

Boulder Bank Lighthouse, Nelson, 1st August 2026

Six souls met at the far end of Sewerside Drive. Ray briefed the party before they set off at a trot over the boulders. The prominent Shag Tree was passed in an hour and soon the first of four remaining baches were reached. A female party arrived by...

United and Champion Mines Circuit - Mt Richmond FP, 26th July 2026

Originally, in the Club calendar, today's activity was to visit the Monster Mine site, involving lots of scrub and rock bashing. But as time approached, it was decided to replace that mission with a more appealing option, the one we would do today. So,...