Anchorage Hut – Abel Tasman NP, 14 Dec 2013

Leader: Uta Purcell We set off early. Soon, though, we were among the many tourists, all enjoying the contrasting colours of the ATCT on a brilliant summers day. In our group of six trampers we were thrilled to have a visitor from the North Island,...

Big Beach Cleanup - Horoirangi Marine Reserve, 1 Dec 2013

Leader: Bob Janssen Nine hardy souls gathered at Glen Duan, down from the 16 registered due to the inclement weather. The main BBCU was on 9 November, but we delayed for a more favourable tide. We ascended up the Cable Bay walkway into lowering cloud...

Old Ghost Road – West Coast, 15-20 Nov 2013

Private Trip After all the controversy; after all the delays; after all the marketing hype; we have to go see for ourselves – this home-grown, grass-roots community effort known as The Old Ghost Road; this 80-km journey through pristine wilderness...

Cape Campbell – Marlborough, 17 Nov 2103

Leader: David Blunt It was a 6am start from the Millers carpark for 3 early risers plus 2 more from Marybank for the 2.25 hr drive to Clifford Bay 45 km south of Blenheim. At Marfells Beach camping ground we were joined by 2 more members, Gail &...

Riordans Hut – Kahurangi NP, 9 Nov 2013

Leader: Uta Purcell Followers: Ray Salisbury, Dion Pont, Chris Louth, Chris Tilley, Bruce Alley, Lou Kolff, Graeme Ferrier, Marie Lenting & Elizabeth Dooley. 7am Church steps. Ten in two cars made it all economical for 1.5 hrs travel of The Hill. Last...