Mt. Snowden, Kahurangi NP, 16 Jan 2025

"Job done" as my late dad would proudly and succinctly say. So "Job done" it was indeed, job done for my dad. Thanks Pop Mt Snowdon dominates the skyline with its massive domed peak, it's been on my wish list for some time after many trips in and...

Maitai Pipeline, Nelson, 12 Jan 2025

To start the new year with an easy local tramp with a difference I search our suggested trip list. As a civil engineer with a passion for water engineering, walking the Maitai raw water pipeline seemed a good idea, both teaching and walking. The day...

Hope Springs Eternal, Lake Sumner Forest Park, 26 Dec 2024

It’s Boxing Day 2024. We are headed into Lake Sumner Forest Park for the club’s annual Christmas trip. We plan to utilise a section of the Te Araroa Trail during poor weather, then launch out into the unknown during days of fine weather. A rugged...

Fyfe River - Mt Owen - Sunrise Peak circuit VIDEO, 23-24 Dec 2024

A two day, 32km trip up the Fyfe river and up onto the Mt Owen Massif. We camped on the slopes of Replica hill on day one and then traversed south of Mt Owen to Sunrise Peak and out on day two. Participants: Brian (Leader), Sarah, Pete (Videography)

Mt Owen via Fyfe River - return via Sunrise Peak, Kahurangi NP, 23 Dec 2024

Our adventure began somewhat early in the morning, leaving Richmond just after 7am to drive out to Owen Valley East Road. The tramp started with a trek across farmland, before we commenced a short uphill climb. The trail led us alongside the Fyfe...