Wainui Circuit, Able Tasman NP, 6 July 2025

9 Trampers had a latish start from Canaan Downs car park for a planned circuit via Wainui Hut. The day was cool, we were in low cloud and the track very wet and slippery. At the turnoff on intersection of the Inland Track on Evans Ridge it was fairly...

Cable Bay Walkway, Nelson, 29 June 2025

After several very somber and rainy days, the 12 of us were happy to get out without getting rained on. We left Nelson at a very civilized nine am to take advantage of the lightest part of the day and convened at the Cable Bay start of the walkway. The...

Industrial Heritage Part II- Sunday June 8th 2025

A very cold but sunny day greeted 5 members as we drove south towards Murchison. First stop was the Glenhope Railway station alongside SH6. Thanks to head ranger Daryl we had a key to get in. The inside of the 1912 building still has remnant posters...

Maud Valley exploration, Buller district, 25 May 2025

Maud Valley runs off Howard Valley and the Maud Creek, that runs through the valley, begins just below Speargrass Hut. 4 trampers set off for a walk up this valley at about 9.50 on an overcast day, threatening showers. The start is at a locked gate...

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....