Lake Alexander Route We walked the Lake Alexander Route just as the first bite of winter weather hit the Nelson ranges. To escape the cold rain showers, we headed over to sunny Marlborough and the…
Lake Alexander Route
Category: Marlborough
New Zealand – Marlborough
Mount Robertson
Mount Robertson A walk up to Tokomaru/Mount Robertson summit (1036m) is a great excuse to visit this beautiful area of Marlborough. The route to the summit is via the loop track and back. It took…
Blind Saddle to Quail Flat
Blind Saddle to Quail Flat This labour weekend we walked the track over Blind Saddle to Quail Flat in Kā Whata Tū a Rakihouia (the Seaward Kaikouras). We chose this one because Kaikoura had the…
Mount Cawte
Mount Cawte - Pelorous Sound Mount Cawte is a beautiful half-day walk in the Pelorous Sound. If you're local to Nelson/Marlborough, or if you're driving the Queen Charlotte Road from Picton to Havelock and fancy…
Black Birch and Blairich Loop
Black Birch This weekend's adventure, the Black Birch - Blairch loop, was a surprise delight and completely new territory for both of us. It's hard to find somewhere within a few hours drive of Nelson…
The Nydia Track
A Weekend on the Nydia Track - Marlborough Sounds The Nydia Track in the Marlborough Sounds is a beautiful 27Km tramping and mountain biking track stretching from Duncan Bay at the end of Tennyson inlet…