Dun Mountain & Little Twin, Mt Richmond FP, 30 Jul 2016

Leader: Dan McGuire Eleven fit trampers started early for an assault on Dun Mountain and Little Twin, despite the inclement weather. The rain cleared just in time for the early start, but it was very cold. As we approached Dun Saddle, there was plenty...

Foleys Track & Magdelen Hut, Lewis Pass, 16 Jul 2016

Leader: Mike Drake What was an ambitious weekend trip in good conditions, became ‘Mission Impossible’ after heavy snowfall shortly before the trip. However, we had options. So, on Saturday morning we left NZDA’s Palmer Lodge and headed up the road. We...

Beebys Knob, Mt Richmond Forest Park, 10 July 2016

Leader: Sue Henley After a previous postponement due to un-suitable weather a large group of us 13 in all, made our way to Top House Road and the entrance of the 4WD track which leads to Beebys Knob, before a quick and easy car shuttle to provide...

Wangapeka Track West Bound, Kahurangi N.P, 3-6 June 2016

Leader: Pat Holland The re-elected mayor of Buller, Garry Howard, is lamenting the loss of some 600 jobs on the West Coast, due to a slump in the coal industry. Understandably, this is a dilemma that needs addressing. But his silver bullet is to build...

Wangapeka Track, East-bound, Kahurangi N.P, 3-6 June 2016

Leader: Mike Drake Early in the year, Pat floated the idea of putting some foot traffic along the Wangapeka Track. I said “yes, it sounds like a good idea”. So, when Queen’s Birthday approached, the thought of valley-walking for four days became less...