Fringed Hill Circuit, Nelson, 3 Aug 2025

After the recent deluges it was nice to have another weekend of brilliant blue skies. It was colder than of late, but more typical for this time of year and perfect weather for tackling the steep stuff. I recced the start a few weeks ago so I'd know...

Kina beach, Nelson, 20 July 2025

Five of us met in Richmond and drove out to Deck Road, above Kina beach. From the car park at the end of Deck Road we went down a link track to the beach and walked along the coastline below towering cliffs of conglomerate.The day was glorious, sunny...

Mt Duppa, Bryant Range, Mt Richmond FP, 20 July 2025

It has been some years since the Club has been able to access Mt Duppa due to on-going forestry closures. First planned for the 13th, the trip had to be postponed due to heavy (flooding) rainfall. Fortunately the 20th turned out to be a lovely fine day...

Wainui Circuit, Able Tasman NP, 6 July 2025

9 Trampers had a latish start from Canaan Downs car park for a planned circuit via Wainui Hut. The day was cool, we were in low cloud and the track very wet and slippery. At the turnoff on intersection of the Inland Track on Evans Ridge it was fairly...

Cable Bay Walkway, Nelson, 29 June 2025

After several very somber and rainy days, the 12 of us were happy to get out without getting rained on. We left Nelson at a very civilized nine am to take advantage of the lightest part of the day and convened at the Cable Bay start of the walkway. The...