Mt. Stanley, Marlborough Sounds, 20 Oct 2024

Amongst the labyrinth of sheltered bays, lush native bush, and dramatic ridges of the Marlborough Sounds, Mt. Stanley (971m) stands as a challenge promising spectacular views for those willing to venture to its peak. On this occasion, we were rewarded...

Hartebreak Ridge - Track marking and maintenance, Mt Richmond FP, 9 Oct 2024.

The Hartebreak Ridge track starts at the first creek crossing on the Whispering Falls track, and follows a ridge up to a high point 596. After crossing a flat area it enters a beech forest area and ascends to meet the Rocks Browning Huts track. The...

Dun Mountain Little Twin Dew Lakes Circuit, Nelson, 29 Sept 2024

10 Trampers set off from the Maitai Dam about 8.20 on a clear cool slightly frosty morning for this long circuit over Dun Mountain. A good pace was set, and quickly we were warm and climbing the Dun Mountain trail. We had separated into a fast and slow...

Champion Smelter-United Mine Circuit, Nelson, 15 Sept 2024

Five adventure seekers encountered much variety on a pleasant Spring Sunday: chilly river crossings, relics of past endeavours, scree scrambles, scrub bashing, panoramic views, untouched forest and easy travel on a tramline formation. Leaving the car...

Mt Takorika, Marlborough Sounds, 24 August 2024

Eight of us enjoyed a walk up Mt Takorika, behind Havelock. We had three club members (Jo, Ray and Richard) and five visitors (Alison, P, Wendy, Fabian and Kath). NTC Trampers above Havelock on Mt Takorika track Mt Takorika is 721m, with transmitter...