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
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…
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…
Abel Tasman Southern Loop We kept it pretty close to home this time and headed into the Southern end of the Abel Tasman National Park for a quick overnighter along the Inland Track. Starting at…
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 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…
Tableland Loop - via Gordons Pyramid and Balloon hut The Tableland area of Kahurangi National Park accessible from Graham Valley Road or the Cobb Valley is a great spot for all kinds of weekend and…