Ferratering on Takaka Hill, Kahurangi NP, 22 Mar 2026

The first trip planned to the Via Ferrata (VF) prior to Xmas was cancelled due to unsuitable weather. In the meantime, the third and more challenging stage of the VF was completed and opened. So our adventure became even bigger and better! Saturday was...

Conical Hill, Hope Range, 18 May 2025

A wet morning in Richmond saw four of us gather at Badminton Hall in Richmond, and picking up another two along the way as we headed out to Tapawera. After last minute forestry access was granted, Michele enabled our trip to get off to a dry start....

Pearse River Resurgence, Kahurangi NP, 19 Jan 2025

It was forecast to be a glorious summer's day, and Michele kindly opened the trip numbers up to include all 17 who put their hands up. We met at 8am and divided into four 4WD cars to make the journey. Once parked at Pearse Road end we faced the first...

Flora - Gordons Pyramid - Cloustons circuit, Kahurangi NP, 4 Aug 2024

It was a gorgeous fine morning in Nelson as we assembled early and drove to Flora Saddle. There was very little snow or wind but chilly as we started up the excellent track to Mt Arthur Hut, having decided to do the circuit clockwise. It was soon...

Mt Arthur, Kahurangi NP, 21 July 2024

After a week of watching a weather forecast evolve from not so good to improving by the day, Thursday saw 7 trampers sign up for Mike's mid winter Mt Arthur trip. Then Sunday dawned a cool but sunny early morning. We met at Pokororo Hall at 08:00,...