Alex Knob Track The day walk up to Alex Knob overlooking the Franz Josef Glacier is a beauty. On a good day, you are rewarded with incredible 360-degree views of the glacier, the Southern Alps…
Alex Knob Track

Tramping adventures in New Zealand
Tramping adventures in New Zealand
New Zealand – West Coast
Alex Knob Track The day walk up to Alex Knob overlooking the Franz Josef Glacier is a beauty. On a good day, you are rewarded with incredible 360-degree views of the glacier, the Southern Alps…
Lake Daniell Track The Lake Daniell track is one of those 'first overnight tramp' types of track. At 8.4 Km one way it isn't too long (we took 2 hours), it's reasonably flat through beautiful…
Myra's Track, Mt William, Cedar Creek Saddle Loop The Myra's track - Mt William - Cedar Creek Saddle loop is a great, short day-walk close to Westport. Even though you drive half the elevation, it's…
Camp Creek to Mt Alexander We walked the Camp Creek route to the Mt Alexander tops on the Kaimata Range just after Christmas, and while the rest of the country suffered a cool, damp few…
Buckland Peaks You have to make the most of the 'good weather weekends' during a New Zealand Winter. Even though the days are short, we are spoilt for mountain tramping adventures near Nelson. We made…
The Inland Pack Track The Inland Pack Track is a great overnighter taking you into the Paparoa National Park. If you have a fine weekend on the west coast, it's definitely not to be missed.…
The Big River Track - Waiuta to Big River Mine This weekend's hike took us South West into Victoria Forest Park. If like me, you haven't heard of it before, it is roughly sandwiched between…
An Overnighter to the Kahurangi Lighthouse and Keepers Cottage We used the excuse of snow in the mountains, to make a weekend trip out to the Kahurangi lighthouse and keepers house. This beautiful West coast…