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,…
Hapuku River, Kowhai Saddle to Mt Fyffe
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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…
The Inland Pack Track
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.…
Mount Fell and Mount Richmond
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…
Beginners Kayaking Course – Nelson Canoe Club
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…
Big River Track – Waiuta to Big River Mine
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…
Harwoods Hole Track
Hardwoods Hole Track We made the most of a lovely sunny winters' day to take a day trip from Nelson over to Takaka Hill and Harwoods Hole. Quite unknown to me before now, Harwoods Hole…
Hacket Track and Whispering Falls
The Hacket Track Whispering Falls Winter served up a rather damp weekend, so we made the most of it by taking a local walk in Mount Richmond Forest Park along the Hacket Track to Whispering…
Tableland Loop – via Gordons Pyramid and Balloon hut
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…
Kahurangi Lighthouse
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…