Trip Images & Reports Tramping Images Cycling Trips Kayaking Trip Images Tramping Trip Reports Road Trip Images Tramping ImagesFraser & Tin Ranges, Rakiura N.P. - June 2021St Arnaud Range North - Nelson Lakes, Apr 2021Maitland Ridge Track - Richmond F.P, Mar 20213 Passes + 2, Arthur's Pass N.P - Mar 2021Arthur Range Traverse, Kahurangi NP - Feb 2021Kahurangi Point, Kahurangi NP - Feb 2021Nydia Track, Marlborough Sounds - Jan 2021Matiri Range, Kahurangi NP - Dec 2020Mt Campbell - Kahurangi NP, Aug 2020Moa Park-Mt Evans, Abel Tasman NP - Aug 2020Beebys Hut, Mt Richmond F.P. - July 2020Baton Saddle, Karamea, Biggs Tops, Mt Luna, Kiwi Saddle - Kahurangi NP, July 2020Lodestone - Arthur Hut circuit, Kahurangi NP - June 2020Pelorus River to Richmond, Richmond F.P. - Mar 2020United & Champion Mine Loop, Mt Richmond Forest Park - Mar 2020Central Arthur Range Traverse, Kahurangi NP, Feb 2020Hapuku Hut - Mt Fyffe Hut Traverse, Seaward Kaikoura Range, Feb 2020Peel Range Traverse, Kahurangi NP - Jan 2020Lead Hills-Douglas Range Traverse, Kahurangi N.P. - Jan 2020Fyfe River - Mt Owen - Sunrise Peak circuit, Kahurangi N.P., Nov 2019Flora, Lodestone, Mt Hodder circuit - Kahurangi NP, Nov 2019Big River Hut, Victoria Forest Park - Oct 2019Snow Skills Training, Nelson Lakes N.P. - Sept 2019Ahuriri Expedition, Ahuriri Conservation Park - Apr 2019Mt Owen - Kahurangi N.P. - Apr 2019Richmond Range Expedition - Mar 2019Cobb Ridge, Lake Peel, Salisbury Lodge & Takaka River, Kahurangi N.P. - Mar 2019North Temple, South Temple, Ahuriri and Dingle Burn, Ahuriri Conservation Park - Feb 2019Robinson River - Lake Christabel Circuit, Victoria Forest Park - Feb 2019Lake Lockett & Diamond Lake, Kahurangi N.P. - Jan 2019St Jacobs Hut, Lewis Pass - Jan 2019Hellfire, Misery, Branch, Judges, Coldwater and Lee creek circuit, Raglan Range - Jan 2019Mt Starveall - Mt Richmond F.P. Nov 2018Leatham Circuit, Raglan Range - Oct 2018Robert Ridge - Speargrass Hut, Nelson Lakes N.P. - Oct 2018Lewis Pass to Sabine Hut video - Sept 2018Lewis Pass to Lake Rotoroa, Nelson Lakes N.P. - Sept 2018Flora, Asbestos Cottage & Balloon Hut circuit, Kahurangi N.P. - Sept 2018Hunters Hut, Richmond Forest Park - Aug 2018Marahau to Akersten Bay, Abel Tasman NP - Aug 2018Paske Hut, Upper Wairau River area - Aug 2018Snow Skills Training, Rainbow Skifield, St Arnaud Range - Aug 2018Gordons Knob North Peak, Mt Richmond Forest Park - July 2018Mt Richmond, Mt Richmond Forest Park - July 2018Gordon's Pyramid circuit, Kahurangi N.P. - June 2018Ben Nevis, Richmond Range - June 2018D'Urville Island, Marlborough Sounds - June 2018Oparara Arches, Karamea - Apr 2018Cape Foulwind Walkway, Westport - Mar 2018Charming Creek Walkway - Mar 2018Thousand Acre Plateau, Matiri Range - Jan 2018Elaine Bay to Penzance, Marlborough Sounds - Jan 2018Dunn Mountain, Rocks & Browning Huts, Mt Richmond Forest Park - Dec 2017Saddle Hill, Mt Richmond Forest Park - Nov 2017Kirwans & Montgomerie Huts, Victoria Forest Park - Nov 2017Dew Lakes, Maungatapu - Mt Richmond Forest Park, Nov 2017Sylvester & Fenella Huts, Lockett Range traverse - Oct 2017Pupu Hydro Walkway, Golden Bay - Oct 2017Mt Stevens, Wakamarama Range, Golden Bay - Oct 2017Puponga Farm Park, Farewell Spit - Oct 2017Parachute Rock, St Arnaud Range, Nelson Lakes NP - Sept 2017Booths Cottage, Glenhope Scenic Reserve - Sept 2017Nydia Track, Marlborough Sounds Sept 2017Wakaretu Bay Ridgeline, Marlborough Sounds Sept 2017Pinchgut & Paddys Track, Travers Range, Nelson Lakes NP Aug 2017Wangapeka, Karamea, Leslie rivers & Tablelands - Kahurangi NP - Aug 2017Mt Haast, Victoria Forest Park - June 2017Duffys Creek, Victoria Forest Park - June 2017Wooded Peak, Mt Richmond Forest Park - May 2017Porter Rock, Abel Tasman N.P. - May 2017The Plateau, Red Hills - April 2017Three days working on the Kaimai Ridgeway ProjectGentle Annie & Atiwhatatu tracks - Tararua Forest Park - Jan 2016Rangiwahia, Pourangaki, Triangle, Iron Gate & Howletts Huts - Central Ruahines Dec 2015Parks Peak, Ruahine Corner, Colenso, Maropea Forks, Sunrise Huts circuit - Northern Ruahines 2015Scott/Kay Creek, Fraser Creek, Rock burn, Routeburn Shelter Trip, Fiordland NP - 2014Oamaru, Tussock, Harkness, Te Puke, Mangaturutu, Ballard Huts - ATC Kaweka-Kaimanawa Traverse 2013Cape Reinga Walkway 2013South Temple, Top, Hagens, Shamrock Huts, Ahuriri Valley circuit, Ruataniwha Conservation Park - 2013Monument, Main Huxley Forks, South Huxley Biv, Brodrick, Creswick Flats Huts - Hopkins, Huxley, Landsborough rivers, Ruataniwha Conservation Park - 2012Starveall, Old Man, Lake Chalice, Mid Goulter, Lower Goulter, Tarn, Mid And Upper Wairora Huts - Richmond Range Dec 2011Tussock, Boyd & Oamaru Huts - Kaimanawas 2011Mangamate & Central Whirinaki Huts - Whirinaki, April 2011Douglas to Arthur Range, Kahurangi NP - 2011 Traverse Days 1-3Douglas to Arthur Range, Kahurangi NP - 2011 Traverse Days 4-6Douglas to Arthur Range, Kahurangi NP - 2011 Traverse Days 7-8Oamaru Hut, Waitewhoro saddle - Kaimanawas Jan 2011Holly & Kahui huts, Egmont NP - Jan 2011Tokenui & Te Waiti Huts - Urutawa Forest, Oct 2010Makatawa & Waingongoro Huts, Tahurangi Lodge - Mt Taranaki, July 2010Rangiwahia, Triangle, Rangiwahia huts - Ruahines, April 2010Mad Dog Hill, Studholme Saddle, Kaiarahi, Castle Camp, Kiwi Saddle Hut, Kiwi Mouth, Back Ridge Hut - Kawekas Jan 2010Kaweka-Kaimanawa Traverse - Ballard, Mangaturutu, Harkness, Boyd, Waipakihi huts - 2010Waipakihi river, Motutere, Thunderbolt , Kaimanawa FP - Oct 2009Heritage Lodge, Tunupo, Iron Gate hut, Ruahine FP - May 2009Welcome Jack, Mt Rowe, Starvation creek, Coromandel - Feb 2009Purity, Wooden Peg, Kelly Knight, Pourangaki, Iron Peg, Mangaweka, Hikurangi & Kawhatau Base - Ruahines Easter 2008Patutu, Karikaringa, Thunderbolt, Motutere & Waipakihi, Kaimanawas March 2008Cape Brett Jan 2008Umakarikari, Kaimanawas July 2007Okiwi, Mt Hobson, Kaiarara Hut, Whangaparapara, Great Barrier Island Easter 2007Ruapehu-Tongariro Feb 2007Umakarikari, Waipakihi hut, Urchin , Kaimanawas - Feb 2007Bridge to Nowhere, Mangapurua Track, Whakahoro, Whanganui NP - Jan 2007Aorangi Forest Park Jan 2007Wangapeka, Karamea, Leslie rivers & Tablelands, Kahurangi NP - Aug 2006Makahu Saddle, Kaweka J, Whetu, Venison Tops, Mangaturutu Hut, Te Puia Lodge, Kawekas - June 2006Whakahoro, Coutts Place, Whanganui NP - April 2006Longview & Howletts Hut, Taumatataua, Sawtooth ridge, Rangioteatua, Waipawa Saddle, Te Atuaoparapara, Sunrise Hut, Ruahine FP - April 2006Whakataka, Te Waiotukapiti, Central Waiua, Parahaki, Te Totara huts, Upokoatihi & Whites Clearings - Te Urewera NP - April 2006Mayor Island Jan 2006Rangiwahia & Iron Gates huts - Ruahine FP - Jan 2006Ruapehu Crater Lake Aug 2005Holly hut, Egmont NP - July 2005John Tait, Upper Travers, West Sabine, Blue Lake, Sabine, Angelus huts, Nelson Lakes NP -April 2005Rangipo hut, Tongariro NP - March 2005Mangaehuehu hut, Tongariro NP - Oct 2004Mt Pureora, Bog Inn Hut & Waihaha hut - Pureora Oct 2010Welcome Flat, Douglas Rocks huts, Westland Tai Poutini NP - Aug 2004Holly & Pouakai huts, Egmont NP - July 2004Whakapapaiti hut, Tongariro NP - June 2004Puketi Forest River Bash Feb 2004Round the Mountain Track, Whakapapiti, Mangaturuturu, Mangaehuehu, Rangi huts, Tongariro NP - Jan 2004Round the Mountain track, Mangaturuturu & Rangipo huts - Tongariro NP -Nov 2003Kerin Forks hut, Waterfall Face, Siberia , Gillespie Pass - Aspiring NP Jan 2003Harper, Whithorn, Browning, Popes passes, Dry Creek/Hunts Ridge, Otira - Arthurs Pass NP - Five Passes Feb 2002John Tait, Cupola, Upper Travers, West Sabine, Blue Lake, George Leon, Sabine, Angelus, Bushline huts , Nelson Lakes NP - Sept 2001Ada Pass, Bobs, East Matakitaki huts, Mole saddle, Sabine & Angelus huts, Nelson Lakes NP - Jan 2001Milford Track 1990 Cycling Trips Codgers MTB Park to RichmondA great 38km ride from Cdgers MTB park up the Dunn Mountain Trail (Coppermine) to Third… MTB Hanmer Springs - Sept 2020Had a great two days in Hanmer Springs staying at the Hanmer Forest camp. Rode some 30km… Archer Track, Marlborough Sounds - Mar 2019A 20km return ride along the Archer Track from Elaine Bay to Penzance Bay. The section… Cycling Sullivans Track, Denniston Plateau - Mar 2018A rough 6km, grade 3 MT bike trail on Denniston Plateau which can be completed as a… Cycling the St James Cycle Trail - Mar 2018The next of the Cycle Trails to tick off the list was the St James Cycle Trail. With two… Cycling Lake Guyon to Stanley Vale Hut - Mar 2018While we were riding the St James Cycle Trail we did a side trip from Lake Guyon up to… Cycling Lake Tennyson to Mailing Pass - Jan 2018This ride was part of a three day road trip down the Rainbow road and back up the… Cycling Wai-iti to Spooners TunnelWe parked at the carpark beside the road at Wai-iti and cycled up to and thru Spooners… Cycling Barnicoat Walkway, Wilddershins and Involution TrailsStarted from Mardsan Valley roadend and cycled up logging access road (Barnicoat Walkway)… Cycling the Dunn Mountain TrailStarted from Matai Valley Carpark and joined trail at Tantragee Saddle so it was all… Fringed Hill, NelsonAfter moving down to Nelson just before Easter a perfect blue sky on Anzac Day provided… Cycling the Bridge to NowhereThe Bridge to Nowhere (part of Mountains to Sea) was the last North Island NZ Cycle trail… Cycling the Tongariro River TrailOver Anzac weekend we stayed at our Tramping Club Lodge up on Ruapehu which gave us the… Cycling the Old Coach RoadOver Anzac weekend we stayed at our Tramping Club Lodge up on Ruapehu which gave us the… Cycling The Old Ghost RoadThought it was time we checked out the Old Ghost Road since it had been open since Dec… Cycling the Hawkes Bay TrailsAfter our road trip down to the Wairarapa to do the Rimutaka Cycle trail we based… Cycling the Rimutaka Cycle TrailWhilst down in the Wairarapa we just had to fit in the Rimutaka Cycle Trail as it was one… Cycling Alps to OceanRoute Details Day One, Mt Cook village to Guide Hill Station, 42km Day Two, Guide Hill… Cycling Te Ara AhiTe Ara Ahi - Waiotapu to Lake Ohakuri and return. We couldn't find much information on… Cycling the Motu TrailsIf you're fit and keen, or pushed for time, the complete Motu Trails loop of 91km can be… Cycling Pirau Ridge Track - Puketi Forest NorthlandAs the name suggests this 21km (return) track follows a ridge so there are plenty of wee… Cycling the Twin Coast Cycle Trail (Kaikohe to Horeke Rd)During the 2015 New Years extended weekend we had the opportunity to ride part of the… Cycling the Forgotten World HighwayTrip Plan Day One: Bus from Auckland to Taumarunui, stay overnight at the Taumarunui… Cycling the Timber TrailJust completed riding one of John Key's new cycleways in the Pureroa forest park west of… Cycling the Waikato River TrailsWe had been talking about cycling the Waikato river trails for a while and when my… Cycling the Otago Rail TrailThe Otago Rail trail or just a section/s of it is an excellent starting point for people… Kayaking Trip ImagesKayaking at Elaine Bay, Marlborough Sounds - Mar 2019A few short paddles from Elaine Bay Kayaking - Rabbit Island, Nelson, Feb 2018A 20km circumnavigation of Rabbit Island. Rabbit Island got hammered by Cyclone Fehi and… Kayaking - Cable Bay - Pepin Island, Feb 2018First shakedown paddle for Di in her new Skull 3.2m Sniper sit-on kayak. Just a short… Kayaking - Marahau to Adele Island, Abel Tasman NP - Jan 2018Had a great day kayaking in Abel Tasman National Park with Samantha & Dave from the UK.… Tramping Trip ReportsCoronation and Irene - Getting Scroggy With ItParadise Found - The Gardens of Eden and AllahRuahines Expedition April 2017Extended Trip - Friday 14 April 2017 to Monday 24 April 2017 (11 days) Photo Gallery -… Hopkins, Huxley & Landsborough 2012 Trip ReportParty Members: Dennis Brown, Sally Johanesson, Peter Waworis - Trip Images The… Douglas to Arthur Range Traverse 2011An eight day tramp in the Douglas and Arthur ranges of Kahurangi NP Party Members: Dennis… North Eastern Kaimanawas 2011 Trip ReportNot wanting to miss an opportunity to escape Auckland on one of our few long weekends we… Urutawa Forest Oct 2010Party Members: Tina Jacques (Leader), Claudia Edwards, Geoff Fischer, Kay Wilcocks, Ian… Mt Taranaki July 2010Trip Images, 3D Route Map A mid-winter weekend forecast to die for had Di and Pete on the… Kaweka-Kaimanawa Traverse 2010Party members: Michael Loo, David Cray, Tony Gibson, Dennis Brown, Sally Johanesson,… ACTC Kawekas June 2002The Invitation By Lee Glogoski The hot pools are fabulous and we will probably do some… Round the Ruapehu - Apr 2002Round the Mountain - Ruapehu By Peter Waworis Party members Peter (leader), Alex (21C),… A Spring tramp in the Nelson Lakes Oct 2001An11 day, solo tramp of the Travers, Sabine & D'Urville valleys commenced after a rather… ACTC Nelson Lakes Jan 2001“Fab Five” face freezing floods & footsore feet Unfortunate Victims for the Trip Bill… Road Trip ImagesElaine Bay, Marlborough Sounds - Mar 2019Spent 4 days at the Doc campsite at Elaine Bay hiking, mountain biking and kayaking.… Historic Denniston, Mar 2018We checked out historic Denniston up on the Denniston Plateau and were surprised by the… Honeycomb Rock - Wairapapa Coast Dec 2015We were looking for a day trip where we could explore some of the rugged Wairarapa… Taieri Gorge Railway Feb 2014On completing the Otago Rail Trail we took the Taieri Gorge Railway back to Dunedin Castle Point Jan 2007Jan 2007 Castle Point Checked out Castle Point and went for a short walk before the… Pukaha Mt Bruce Jan 2007Jan 2007 Pukaha Mt Bruce Private Trip Visit to the centre in the mid-afternoon when they… West Coast Aug 2004Aug 2004 West Coast Images of our road trip to tramp up the Copeland valley to Douglas… Arthurs Pass/Porters Pass Aug 2004Aug 2004 Arthurs Pass/Porters Pass Images of our road trip when returning to Christchurch… Mt Ruapehu June 2004June 2004 Whakapapa Stayed at the Auckland Tramping Club's lodge at Whakapapa (Mt…
Codgers MTB Park to RichmondA great 38km ride from Cdgers MTB park up the Dunn Mountain Trail (Coppermine) to Third…
MTB Hanmer Springs - Sept 2020Had a great two days in Hanmer Springs staying at the Hanmer Forest camp. Rode some 30km…
Archer Track, Marlborough Sounds - Mar 2019A 20km return ride along the Archer Track from Elaine Bay to Penzance Bay. The section…
Cycling Sullivans Track, Denniston Plateau - Mar 2018A rough 6km, grade 3 MT bike trail on Denniston Plateau which can be completed as a…
Cycling the St James Cycle Trail - Mar 2018The next of the Cycle Trails to tick off the list was the St James Cycle Trail. With two…
Cycling Lake Guyon to Stanley Vale Hut - Mar 2018While we were riding the St James Cycle Trail we did a side trip from Lake Guyon up to…
Cycling Lake Tennyson to Mailing Pass - Jan 2018This ride was part of a three day road trip down the Rainbow road and back up the…
Cycling Wai-iti to Spooners TunnelWe parked at the carpark beside the road at Wai-iti and cycled up to and thru Spooners…
Cycling Barnicoat Walkway, Wilddershins and Involution TrailsStarted from Mardsan Valley roadend and cycled up logging access road (Barnicoat Walkway)…
Cycling the Dunn Mountain TrailStarted from Matai Valley Carpark and joined trail at Tantragee Saddle so it was all…
Fringed Hill, NelsonAfter moving down to Nelson just before Easter a perfect blue sky on Anzac Day provided…
Cycling the Bridge to NowhereThe Bridge to Nowhere (part of Mountains to Sea) was the last North Island NZ Cycle trail…
Cycling the Tongariro River TrailOver Anzac weekend we stayed at our Tramping Club Lodge up on Ruapehu which gave us the…
Cycling the Old Coach RoadOver Anzac weekend we stayed at our Tramping Club Lodge up on Ruapehu which gave us the…
Cycling The Old Ghost RoadThought it was time we checked out the Old Ghost Road since it had been open since Dec…
Cycling the Hawkes Bay TrailsAfter our road trip down to the Wairarapa to do the Rimutaka Cycle trail we based…
Cycling the Rimutaka Cycle TrailWhilst down in the Wairarapa we just had to fit in the Rimutaka Cycle Trail as it was one…
Cycling Alps to OceanRoute Details Day One, Mt Cook village to Guide Hill Station, 42km Day Two, Guide Hill…
Cycling Te Ara AhiTe Ara Ahi - Waiotapu to Lake Ohakuri and return. We couldn't find much information on…
Cycling the Motu TrailsIf you're fit and keen, or pushed for time, the complete Motu Trails loop of 91km can be…
Cycling Pirau Ridge Track - Puketi Forest NorthlandAs the name suggests this 21km (return) track follows a ridge so there are plenty of wee…
Cycling the Twin Coast Cycle Trail (Kaikohe to Horeke Rd)During the 2015 New Years extended weekend we had the opportunity to ride part of the…
Cycling the Forgotten World HighwayTrip Plan Day One: Bus from Auckland to Taumarunui, stay overnight at the Taumarunui…
Cycling the Timber TrailJust completed riding one of John Key's new cycleways in the Pureroa forest park west of…
Cycling the Waikato River TrailsWe had been talking about cycling the Waikato river trails for a while and when my…
Cycling the Otago Rail TrailThe Otago Rail trail or just a section/s of it is an excellent starting point for people…
Kayaking - Rabbit Island, Nelson, Feb 2018A 20km circumnavigation of Rabbit Island. Rabbit Island got hammered by Cyclone Fehi and…
Kayaking - Cable Bay - Pepin Island, Feb 2018First shakedown paddle for Di in her new Skull 3.2m Sniper sit-on kayak. Just a short…
Kayaking - Marahau to Adele Island, Abel Tasman NP - Jan 2018Had a great day kayaking in Abel Tasman National Park with Samantha & Dave from the UK.…
Ruahines Expedition April 2017Extended Trip - Friday 14 April 2017 to Monday 24 April 2017 (11 days) Photo Gallery -…
Hopkins, Huxley & Landsborough 2012 Trip ReportParty Members: Dennis Brown, Sally Johanesson, Peter Waworis - Trip Images The…
Douglas to Arthur Range Traverse 2011An eight day tramp in the Douglas and Arthur ranges of Kahurangi NP Party Members: Dennis…
North Eastern Kaimanawas 2011 Trip ReportNot wanting to miss an opportunity to escape Auckland on one of our few long weekends we…
Urutawa Forest Oct 2010Party Members: Tina Jacques (Leader), Claudia Edwards, Geoff Fischer, Kay Wilcocks, Ian…
Mt Taranaki July 2010Trip Images, 3D Route Map A mid-winter weekend forecast to die for had Di and Pete on the…
Kaweka-Kaimanawa Traverse 2010Party members: Michael Loo, David Cray, Tony Gibson, Dennis Brown, Sally Johanesson,…
ACTC Kawekas June 2002The Invitation By Lee Glogoski The hot pools are fabulous and we will probably do some…
Round the Ruapehu - Apr 2002Round the Mountain - Ruapehu By Peter Waworis Party members Peter (leader), Alex (21C),…
A Spring tramp in the Nelson Lakes Oct 2001An11 day, solo tramp of the Travers, Sabine & D'Urville valleys commenced after a rather…
ACTC Nelson Lakes Jan 2001“Fab Five” face freezing floods & footsore feet Unfortunate Victims for the Trip Bill…
Elaine Bay, Marlborough Sounds - Mar 2019Spent 4 days at the Doc campsite at Elaine Bay hiking, mountain biking and kayaking.…
Historic Denniston, Mar 2018We checked out historic Denniston up on the Denniston Plateau and were surprised by the…
Honeycomb Rock - Wairapapa Coast Dec 2015We were looking for a day trip where we could explore some of the rugged Wairarapa…
Taieri Gorge Railway Feb 2014On completing the Otago Rail Trail we took the Taieri Gorge Railway back to Dunedin
Castle Point Jan 2007Jan 2007 Castle Point Checked out Castle Point and went for a short walk before the…
Pukaha Mt Bruce Jan 2007Jan 2007 Pukaha Mt Bruce Private Trip Visit to the centre in the mid-afternoon when they…
West Coast Aug 2004Aug 2004 West Coast Images of our road trip to tramp up the Copeland valley to Douglas…
Arthurs Pass/Porters Pass Aug 2004Aug 2004 Arthurs Pass/Porters Pass Images of our road trip when returning to Christchurch…
Mt Ruapehu June 2004June 2004 Whakapapa Stayed at the Auckland Tramping Club's lodge at Whakapapa (Mt…
