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…
Black Birch and Blairich Loop

Tramping adventures in New Zealand
Tramping adventures in New Zealand
Nelson Marlborough
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 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…
Not Gordons Knob Today's adventure was a local mission, with the aim of heading up to Gordons Knob from Inwood lookout South of Belgrove. It turned out to be an absolute cracker! Around 13Kms there…
Mount Fell and Mount Richmond In the Nelson area we are spoilt for choice on weekend overnight tramps. For a great workout and spectacular views we decided on a quick up and down of Mount…
The Beginners Kayaking Course with the Nelson Canoe Club Over the past few weeks I was lucky enough to be a part of the latest intrepid intake attending the Beginners Whitewater Kayaking course with the…
I woke in the night to an amazing starry sky, then after a great night's sleep, the wind woke me up at 5.15am. It's still dark at this time now, which somehow makes me feel…