Mt Malita – Nelson, 5 Aug 2012

Leader: Katie Cloughley There are at least two other routes to the top of Mt Malita, but the straighforward forestry road did the trick for our group of eleven trampers. Dan went the extra distance to check-in at the caretaker’s house. (Gretchen and...

Bike Ride & Ferry Trip – Rabbit Island–Mapua, 28 July 2012

Leader: Lawrie Halkett On Saturday morning, eight keen cyclists, and one very road smart dog Stella, marshalled at Lawrie’s place to cycle to Mapua. The day proved to be more sunny than cloudy so made for a very comfortable ride. It was down through...

Nydia Saddle – Marlborough Sounds, 22 July 2012

Leader: Uta Purcell On a foggy winter’s morning, five trampers drove with great expectations towards Tennyson Inlet. Approaching the Opouri Saddle, we had left the fog behind and gained a view. The road cuts through bush that is a promise of what is to...

Fringed Hill – Nelson, 7 July 2012

Leader: Mary Honey Four trampers arrived for a 9:00 a.m. start at the Brook Sanctuary and proceeded to Ferny Flat with a morning tea stop after the creek crossings. Lunch was in the sun at Third House and then afternoon tea at Fringed Hill. The views...

Cable Bay Walkway, Nelson, 24 June 2012

Leader: Barry James Six trampers arrived at The Glen for a walk up the beach and climb up the cliffs to the Cable Bay Walkway. The tide was coming in and it was hard work climbing over all the big boulders. We stopped for morning tea at noon, with a...