Holyoake Clearing, Abel Tasman NP, 11 Dec 2022

There were just the two of us on this trip, Veronica and Brian. We made up for that though, by chatting on many topics, and also to some of the other trampers we met on the way. There sure were plenty to choose from on the way back, along the Coastal...

Gordon’s Knob, Mt Richmond FP, 30 Oct 2022

Our group of 12 had a lovely day out up to Gordon’s Knob. It was a sunny day and the earlier cloud had disappeared – our goal, the top of Gordon’s Knob, was enticingly visible. Having left the car park at 9.30am we made good time and stopped at the top...

Champion Mine & Mt Malita, Mt Richmond FP, 16 Oct 2022

Hacket Valley is a very popular walking and tramping area. Less well known is the Roding Valley further up the road and part of Nelson’s water supply. Together they are part of the larger Aniseed Valley. This walk was to explore the mining relics in...

Mt Richmond & Mt Fell, Mt Richmond FP, 22 Oct 2022

Our second attempt at this cross-over tramp was a raving success, having been postponed from Matariki weekend in late June, when we reverted to a dash up Winter Peak. During Labour Weekend, longer daylight hours enabled us all to enjoy coffees in...

Pell Stream Hut, Lewis Pass, 24 Sep 2022

Pell Stream Hut | Lewis Pass Scenic Reserve, West Coast Participants: Ray Salisbury & Kathy Engelbrecht Winter was over; spring had sprung. The destructive forces of nature that had hammered Nelson during August were but a memory. It felt time had come...