Pipers Reserve Walk, Nelson, 7 Dec 2016

Leader & Scribe: Lynette Salisbury On the morning of the 7th, 7 intrepid walkers braved the elements (we needed sunscreen) and met at 10am at Victory Square. Club members Ray and Lynette Salisbury, plus David Blunt, were joined by second timer; Sarah...

Richmond Fire Lookout walk, Nelson, 27 Nov 2016

Leader & Scribe: Lawrie Halkett Even though the weather was a bit inclement two club members (Annette Le Cren and Lawrie Halkett) and two visitors (Marine and Julian – both French, living and working in Nelson), set out on the walk. From Hill Street in...

Robert Ridge Circuit | Nelson Lakes N.P, 5 Nov 2016

Leader: Michele Cunningham On a Guy Fawkes Saturday, eight trampers gathered to walk the Robert Ridge Circuit in Nelson Lakes National Park. We set off from the Mt Robert carpark up the steep but well-graded Pinchgut Track. The initial views of Lake...

Mt Fell Hut Working Bee, Richmond F.P, 22-24 Oct 2016

Finally the day arrived – the first working bee to permanently re-position Mount Fell Hut at its new site. Silvano Lorandi was in charge (club member & builder), plus his team of Kate Krawczyk, Richard Walker, Bob Janssen and Graeme Ferrier – their job...

Mt Fell Hut, Mt Richmond F.P, 22-24 Oct 2016

Leader: Ian Morris Saturday morning of Labour weekend saw seven of us departing the Cathedral steps destined for Northbank Road with a quick coffee stop in Havelock on the way. Unfortunately, the central bakery in Havelock was closed for the holiday...