Lake Rotoiti circuit, Nelson Lakes National Park - 17 Feb 2019

Leader: Pat Holland It was another sunny morning in Nelson and the mist was clearing about the tops as we approached St Arnaud. We decided to do the full circuit, rather than a car shuttle across Kerr and West Bays. So off we set, taking about an hour...

Ivory Lake Hut, Waitaha Valley, Westland - 1-7 Feb 2019

Leader: Kate Krawczyk [PRIVATE TRIP] Because Nelson Anniversary Day and Waitangi Day were in the same week, it made sense to take the remaining week days off work. But where to go? Our illustrious president dreamed up an ambitious holiday in the West...

Asbestos Cottage–Tableland circuit, Kahurangi Nat Park - 2-4 Feb 2019

Leader: Lawrie Halkett With just a party of two, is that a party? Kelvin and Lawrie made it to the Flora car park, while there were still some parking spaces! It was a leisurely walk under bright blue skies to Asbestos Cottage. We stopped at Flora Hut...

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...

Pelorus Sound Sail, Marlborough - 9 Jan 2019

Skipper: Brian Renwick On a warm, sunny, Wednesday morning, Rod and Carole-Ann Lewis, and Susan and Ian Dohoo joined Brian Renwick aboard his catamaran Canopus for a sail in the Pelorus Sound. Clear skies and light winds saw them using a combination of...