Mt Cedric, Nelson Lakes NP, 11 May 2024

It was a frosty but clear Saturday morning when we convened at Belgrove, ready for our long weekend adventure in the mountains. The early start paid off for Andy, who caught a glimpse of the Southern Lights dancing across the predawn sky. With the...

Maungakura - Red Hill summit via Chrome Ridge, Mt Richmond Forest Park, 4 May 2024

Romps in the Red Hills, with its unique rich red soil and metamorphosed rock. Thanks Murray for the inspiration and the opportunity for NTC to piggy back and join you on your adventures. With water and camping opportunities not clear, but likely slim...

Mt Ellis via Hunters Hut and out via the Wairoa, Mt Richmond Forest Park, 25 Apr 2024

Fireside Top Wairoa Hut Day 1 5 days prior to departure we learned that our planned access to Richmond Forest Park at Inwoods Lookout was closed due to forestry operations. Thankfully Graeme was able to negotiate with the manager of One-Forty-One and...

Mount Crusader from Flora car park, Kahurangi NP, 21 Apr 2024

We set off from the Flora car park at 8:45 for Mt. Lodestone, our first summit of the day. We had our first snack stop at the top in brilliant sunshine enjoying the magnificent views. From there the route ahead on the ridge leading to Mt. McMahon...

Brook-Third House-Fringed Hill circuit, Nelson, 14 Apr 2024

The registered numbers were 7 but there was a no-show so 6 of us kitted up at the BWS visitor centre. We headed through the double gate into the Sanctuary ever optimistic that the clag and light drizzle would pass. It was mild with no wind. The...