Gables End

Mt Fyffe – Hapuku Hut traverse (Seaward Kaikoura Range – Marlborough)

Date: 14-16 November 2025.
Trip type: Tramp (Medium-Fit).
Location: Seaward Kaikoura Range - Marlborough.
Author: Lynsey.
Trampers: Lynsey (leader), Josh, Ellen, Bryan, Matt and Anna.

After a lovely sailing on the Interislander on Friday, we arrived at Spring Creek Holiday Park in the early evening and were able to get organised ahead of our tramp. The following day, after a quick coffee and bakery stop in Kaikoura, we ventured to the Mount Fyffe Rd road end, and began our tramp … Read more

Mt Uwerau yes, Mt Manakau no (again)

Date: 11-14 July 2019.
Trip type: Alp2 Fit.
Location: Hapuku Valley, Kaikoura.
Author: Nick.
Trampers: Nick (leader), Elisabet, Tereza, Gareth.

Descending Mt Uwerau

In June 2018 we attempted to climb Mt Manakau, the highest peak in the Seaward Kaikouras. We turned around at ~1500m on the Surveyor Spur as the snow conditions were slowing us down considerably and the weather was showing no signs of improving. After the weather conditions for the Southern Alps were forecast to be … Read more