Opouri Bridle Track and Nydia Saddle, Marlborough Sounds, 7 Apr 2024

Nine walkers headed off in two cars to Duncan’s Bay on Tennyson Inlet. It was the end-of daylight saving, so an “early” start time of 8am had been set. Everyone was early because our bodies told us that it was in fact 9 am – as it had been just the day...

Port Hills Mega-Walk, Nelson City, 10 March 2024

PORT HILLS MEGA-WALK, 10 MARCH 2024 Kath had asked us leaders to put more trips on the calendar, so... I advertised a 'Mega Walk' on the club Facebook Page. I had devised a cunning 11.5 km route that follows no less than 18 off-road walkways, steps and...

Lewis Pass Tops and Lake Christabel, Lewis Pass Scenic Area, 9 Mar 2024

Another NTC Epic covering some new ground the club has not visited. What an invite then, a four day play on the Lewis Tops awaited. Weather dictated that we do the trip in reverse, adding another 300m climb, an easy pay off to get good weather over...

Captains Creek Hut - day trip, Mt Richmond, 3 Mar 2024

Ten of us set out in two cars from the steps of the Cathedral heading towards the Pelorus River. Before crossing the bridge on State Highway 6 by River we took the inland road for about 14 km where good parking is available. The track follows the same...

Mt Arthur via Clouston mine circuit, Kahurangi NP, 25 Feb 2024

Six happy trampers alighted at Flora Carpark to be greeted by a fine day with a gentle breeze, and left at 0850. At Flora Saddle 5 of us bade farewell to Jane, who was taking the direct route to the summit of Mount Arthur. We continued down Flora...