Holyoake Clearing, Abel Tasman NP, 11 Dec 2022

There were just the two of us on this trip, Veronica and Brian. We made up for that though, by chatting on many topics, and also to some of the other trampers we met on the way. There sure were plenty to choose from on the way back, along the Coastal...

Separation Point circuit, Abel Tasman NP, 14 Aug 2022

Who is the idiot that dreams up these long day trips in the middle of winter! Well, after some defections, a group of 7 registered for this trip. We waved goodbye at Richmond to the popup party going to Mt Arthur and headed to Golden Bay in two...

Wainui Hut Circuit, Abel Tasman NP, 19 Jun 2022

It was a rather chilly day, a small breeze gently swirling the crackling autumnal leaves. Life – seemingly taking a deep breath – was offering not much in the way of warmth and comfort. But for while the white blanket gently placed by the soft hands of...

Holyoake Clearing, Abel Tasman NP, 13 Jun 2020

12 trampers met at the Richmond car park early on a chilly winter’s morning for a walk around the Holyoake Clearing loop from Marahau in Abel Tasman National Park. The leader had rashly advertised a 6-7 hour walk, based on a previous advertisement for...

Inland Track, Abel Tasman National Park, 21–23 October 2017

Leader: Michele Cunningham | Scribe: Philip Palmer Four members put their hands up for this trip: myself, our trip leader Michele, plus her partner Peter, and David Cook. I collected the others for the drive to Marahau and our appointment with the...