Industrial Heritage Part II- Sunday June 8th 2025

A very cold but sunny day greeted 5 members as we drove south towards Murchison. First stop was the Glenhope Railway station alongside SH6. Thanks to head ranger Daryl we had a key to get in. The inside of the 1912 building still has remnant posters...

Maud Valley exploration, Buller district, 25 May 2025

Maud Valley runs off Howard Valley and the Maud Creek, that runs through the valley, begins just below Speargrass Hut. 4 trampers set off for a walk up this valley at about 9.50 on an overcast day, threatening showers. The start is at a locked gate...

Conical Hill, Hope Range, 18 May 2025

A wet morning in Richmond saw four of us gather at Badminton Hall in Richmond, and picking up another two along the way as we headed out to Tapawera. After last minute forestry access was granted, Michele enabled our trip to get off to a dry start....

Angelus Hut, Nelson Lakes NP, 10 May 2025

On a warm morning with plenty of bird song about, we 6 set off on Saturday morning leaving the Mt Robert carpark at 10am, up Pinchgut track to the Robert ridge and on to Angelus Hut, our destination and out via the Cascade route on Sunday, or a...

Mt Malilta via Champion Mine, Mt Richmond FP, 04 May 2025

A Mineral-Belt Adventure I well remember my introduction to Nelson's ultramafic landscape while on a Mt Richmond Easter trip with Wellington Tramping and Mountaineering Club in the late 60's. I found the unusual environment intriguing, so when we moved...