by | Sep 10, 2020 | Day Trips
Sometimes the weather is great, sometimes not so great, then there are the times that you look at the forecast and decide to just go anyway. Last weekend was one of these occasions.The week began with the first day of spring, followed by a substantial snow fall that...
by | Aug 24, 2020 | Day Trips
It’s been a few years since I have set foot on the flanks of Mt Winterslow, but time passes quickly and it’s always good to get a different perspective. A number of years ago, I was still a new member of the local tramping club and eager to experience my big new back...
by | Jul 5, 2020 | Day Trips
“Of all the paths you take in life, make sure a few of them are dirt” John MuirLocation: 12 km from Geraldine, South CanterburyDistance: 8kmTime: 3...
by | Jun 9, 2020 | Day Trips
Area: Hakatere Conservation Park, Mid CanterburyDistance: 21km (approximately)Time: 7.5 to 8.5 hoursNZ Topo Map: BX19 A few weeks ago, New Zealand was sitting in the early days of Covid Alert Level 3, and winter was not too far away. A small group of us hatched a plan...
by | Jun 9, 2020 | Day Trips
Finally!!! This one has been on the radar for some time, but as with all tramping, weather, companions and available time has not quite come together. That was until this week.Mt Oxford was put out as suggestion for our Wednesday tramping group, and with interested...
