Cowin Spur, Kahurangi National Park - 28 May 2019

Leader: Richard Walker Oh, it was good to be back in this part of the country again. Five of us hardy souls set of at a sparrows fart for the Baton valley and the clear sky gave us hope that our one day fine weather window was going to happen as...

Beebys Hut, Mt Richmond FP - 6 Jan 2019

Leader: Kath Ballantine Four trampers set off from the Church steps at 8am on what turned out to be a very hot day in town. We arrived at the Beeby’s Knob car park on the Korere—Tophouse Rd at 9.15am. It was pleasant walking in the bush in slightly...

Dun Mountain, Mt Richmond Forest Park - 22 July 2018

Leader & Scribe: Kate Krawczyk We climbed up from the car park at the gate, past the dam onto the Maitai Valley track, then climbed to the turn off to Dun Saddle. We arrived at Dun Mountain Shelter for lunch. It was a bit cold so most of us huddled...

Trig K, Pelorus Bridge, 14 Jan 2018

Leader: Graeme Ferrier There had been two months of hot dry weather in November and December, so the thought of a walk through trees with the option of a swim to finally cool off had much appeal. That was the thinking behind the Trig K walk. But of...

Mt Murchison, Buller District, 9 July 2017

Leader: Michele Cunningham It was a chilly winter morning when a group of 14 trampers assembled at Richmond Badminton Club. The drive to the road end took us through fog and descending temperatures, but by the time we drove through a farm just before...