Dew Lakes, Mt Richmond Forest Park, 21 May 2016

Leader: Dan McGuire Two trampers showed up for the walk to Mt. Mangatapu and Dew Lakes, as the weather was marginal and another trip was planned for the weekend. We reached the Saddle in good time, then headed for Dew Lakes through the beautiful bush...

Jenkins Hill, Barnicoat Range, Nelson, 14 May 2016

Leader: Mary Honey As we started from the carpark, the voluntary conservator of Marsden Valley asked that we watch out for Kokako as there have been a couple of soundings in the area. No luck although a couple of members remembered to look and listen...

The Snail Trail-Editor Hill, Marlborough, 21 Feb 2016

Leader: Ray Salisbury On a fine summer’s day, eight enthusiastic souls departed Victory Square, drove over the Whangamoas, then took the less-travelled road to Duncan Bay in the Tennyson Inlet. At Opouri Saddle (520m), our cars were swapped for boots,...

Mount Robert Circuit, Nelson Lakes NP, 14 Feb 2016

Leader: Debbie Hogan On Valentine’s Day, six intrepid trampers set off for Mount Robert in a “Maxi Taxi”. Our driver, Bernie, (and her son Kahurangi), were tramping with the club for the first time. It was also their first time up the Robert Ridge and...

Sharlands Creek traverse to Marybank Road, Nelson, 31 Jan 2016

Leader: Bruce Alley Being only a half-day walk, our small party of three ‘Mighty Marybankers’ set off from the Sharlands Creek carpark in the Maitai Valley at the leisurely hour of 9am. Following the creek track to an intersection, then taking a left...