Schlanders Creek circuit - Nelson Hills, 14th June 2026

Twelve keen trampers started from the Maitai Dam on a chilly Sunday morning for an exploration up Schlanders Creek and back down Peaking Ridge track. A good warm up on the Dun Mountain bike trail to start and then we branched off to the right on the...

3 Peak Challenge – Nelson hills, 7th June 2026

This event traversed Flaxmore, Sharland Hill and Botanical Hill... in a single, 18km course that cleverly cut corners as it rose 900m of combined altitude. NTC was birthed at a meeting in the Nelson Institute on Hardy Street, in May 1934. About 60...

Kaihoka Lakes Farm, Golden Bay, Day walks - Golden Bay, 15th May 2026

The group admiring the stalactites Day 1, written by Peter P After a car reshuffle at Kath’s place we headed off for morning coffee in Takaka. Onward to walk the Puponga hilltop walk. At the Farewell spit end (by the cattle stop) we split the party...

Ben Nevis – Mt Richmond FP, 3rd May 2026

Making the most of the autumnal sunshine casting its soft warm hues, we were blessed to access 1619m Ben Nevis, a favourite local climb in both rock or snow. Just 40 minutes drive and you are able to ascend to enjoy stunning views of the Waimea Plains,...

Paske & Begley Huts, Rainbow Conservation Area, 25-27 Apr 2026

OVER THE RAINBOW Paske-Begley Huts Loop, Rainbow Conservation Area Many members are familiar with the windswept Rainbow Valley, and the smattering of small huts in the connecting valleys. It was more than a decade since I bagged Begley Hut with Dion...