Bull Paddock Creek Hut A trip to Bull Paddock Creek in the Raglan Range to the east of Nelson Lakes makes a good overnighter or, if you're feeling sporty, day return. We walked it as…
Bull Paddock Creek Hut
Tag: Nelson Lakes
Beebys Knob
A Half-Day to Beebys Knob / Beebys Hut Close to Nelson, easy parking and great views make a half-day walk to Beebys Knob (1442m) and Beebys hut a must-do for locals. There are both walking…
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…
Mount Robert to Angelus hut
Mount Robert to Angelus Hut - The Robert Ridge Route I started today thinking I would do a quick jaunt up Mount Robert in the Nelson Lakes National Park. Nothing too strenuous, just a quick…
Parachute Rocks – St Arnaud Range
Parachute Rocks The 5-hour return trip up to Parachute Rocks, St Arnaud range is well worth the 1000m climb. It's a beautiful track with incredible views in good weather. I made it part of a…
Te Araroa Trail Day 123. Upper Travers hut 2009.4kms – Blue Lake hut 2024.8kms
Te Araroa Trail - Travers Saddle to Blue Lake I woke in the night to an amazing starry sky, then after a great night's sleep, the wind woke me up at 5.15 am. It's still…
Te Araroa Trail Day 122. St Arnaud 1980kms – Upper Travers hut 2009.4kms
Te Araroa Trail St Arnaud to Upper Travers Hut I woke at 5 am, was out at 6.30 am, and walked to lake Rotoiti and took a few photos. There's a jetty here, which makes…
Te Araroa Trail Day 121. St Arnaud 1980kms – Zero Day
Te Araroa Trail - St Arnaud (Zero Day) I woke at a reasonable hour and headed down to the general store in St Arnaud for a real coffee (treat to self) and a big breakfast.…