Kowhai Hut

Exploring Kaikoura and Mt Fyffe – Seaward Kaikoura Range

Date: 1-3 March 2024.
Trip type: Tramp(EM).
Location: Seaward Kaikoura Range.
Author: Megan M.
Trampers: Jane (leader), Rory, Julia, Sara, Ingrid, and Megan .

A relaxing weekend with great views of Kaikoura. The trip began with us all (along with the medium group) meeting at the Wellington Railway station at 2.30pm to catch a 4pm ferry to the South Island. After arriving in Picton, we drove down to Kaikoura to our Top 10 Holiday accommodation for the night. This … Read more

Mount Fyffe Circuit – Seaward Kaikouras

Date: 11-14 September 2009.
Trip type: Alpine 1 Medium Tramp.
Location: Seaward Kaikouras.
Author: Michael Lightbourne.
Trampers: Michael Lightbourne, Nicola Jackson, and Sarah Day.

For this trip we had the club’s second van – ‘DPY’, and took it across on the ferry. It’s easy to drive and a real asset of the club. It took a bit over two hours to get to Kaikoura and the Mt Fyffe carpark. The forecast was for clearing weather on Saturday, but on … Read more