Mt Malilta via Champion Mine, Mt Richmond FP, 04 May 2025

A Mineral-Belt Adventure I well remember my introduction to Nelson's ultramafic landscape while on a Mt Richmond Easter trip with Wellington Tramping and Mountaineering Club in the late 60's. I found the unusual environment intriguing, so when we moved...

Mt Robert / Pourangahau Loop, Nelson Lakes NP, 5 Apr 2025

This walk was my first as a Trip Leader, a trip leader virgin if you will. As such I chose a walk that I've walked many times; often taking visitors here for a day walk with stunning views; normally, if not always in fine weather. Which was not the...

Bryant range viewpoint, Mt Richmond Forest Park, 23 Mar 2025

After a couple of failed attempts, I can finally make this trip happen thanks to 3 other brave trampers registering for the trip. Sadly Marijke cannot come because of a last minute family issue and that leaves 3 of us starting the adventure on a...

Devils Creek Hut – Wakamarina, Marlborough, 16 Mar 2025

Starting on the Wakamarina track, after about 2 km, we diverged off the main track to explore the Doom Track Loop. This wide, benched and historically significant tramping track leaves the main track near Doom Creek. It follows the old water race which...

Dew Lakes and Saddle Hill Route Loop, Nelson, 23 Feb 2025

Nine people (seven NTC members and two local guests, Robbie and Nikki) met at the lower Maitai Dam carpark at 8am. We followed the road past the dam slipway then a side track climbing up along a ridge to the Rush Pool and on up to Dew Lakes for morning...