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…
Camp Creek to Mt Alexander
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Hapuku River, Kowhai Saddle to Mt Fyffe
Hapuku River, Kowhai Saddle to Mt Fyffe We made it a 'crossover' trip with some friends for this great overnighter. Starting from the Hapuku River, we headed up to the Kowhai Saddle for the overnight,…
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…
Lake Rotoroa and Mt Misery
Lake Rotoroa and Mt Misery The trip to Lake Rotoroa and Mt Misery was our first adventure in a couple of months - so we made it a good one! The aim of the weekend…
Buckland Peaks
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…
1000 Acre Plateau
1000 Acre Plateau ... "it might be a bit muddy" my partner said casually, a few nights before we ambled up to the 1000 Acre Plateau for a Winter Queens Birthday-weekend trip. We discovered a…