Hartebreak Ridge, Totara Saddle, Browning Hut Circuit. 15th Oct 2023

Since this track was cleared and identified with markers, mostly by club member Ian, we have only managed 1 (3 trampers) of 3 attempts to complete this loop due to cancellations because of rain. On Sunday - despite predicted rain and wind, a group of 8...

Bushline Hut Paddy's Track circuit, Nelson Lake NP, 8 Oct 2023

9 Trampers set out for Bushline Hut via the Pinchgut Track at 10am. We had a leisurely walk up the ridge pausing at the lookout at 11.15 to have morning tea. It was quite warm, much warmer than predicted by weather forcast, and the snow that had fallen...

Saddle Hill via The Zig Zag Track, Mt Richmond FP, 1 Oct 2023

This tramp was planned as part of NTC’s attempts to make Saddle Hill more accessible as a local day-trip. This one had been planned to replace missing tape and track markers, but there was strong interest from hikers wanting to visit Saddle Hill, so...

Archer Track – Penzance to Elaine Bay, Pelorus Sound, 17 Sep 2023

It was a small group of 5 who set out from Nelson on an overcast but mild Sunday morning. The cloud was hanging low as we crossed the Whangamoas blocking out the hilltops, and it seemed even lower as we climbed to Opouri Saddle. There were none of the...

Mt Cupola, Nelson Lakes NP, 8 September 2023

Cupola Hut is a great cosy place, with its little porch. It is situated high amongst the mountains. It’s many other attributes are that it’s above sandfly height, not on the Te Araroa Trail, nor on the Instagram / TikTok tourist route. Though if I...