Greigs Hut – Leatham Conservation Area

This trip started with a long hot wait on a Friday afternoon to get on the ferry to Picton. After several sailing time changes, we were glad to see the ship arrive in Wellington Harbour, and even gladder to get on and get settled. I made good use of the wait time, however, signing up … Read more

Bounds Circuit – 6 days in the Leatham Conservation Area

Tarn at the head of Waterfall Creek, Leatham Conservation Area

Bounds Circuit – 6 days in the Leatham Conservation Area A 6 day hiking loop trip through spectacular mountain scenery in the Leatham Conservation Area passing through Boulder Stream, Wye Route, Turkeys Nest, Gosling Hut, Waihopai River, Waterfall Stream, and Boulder Stream Day 1 – Leatham Road end to Hidden Hut via Boulder Stream and … Read more

Finding dinosaurs and magic on the Leatham-Molesworth Circuit.

Resting on Severn Saddle, Leatham Conservation Area

Finding dinosaurs and magic on the Leatham-Molesworth Circuit The Leatham-Molesworth Circuit is a 5-day hiking loop trip through spectacular mountain scenery in the Leatham Conservation Area passing through the Leatham River, Severn River, and Saxton River ‘Dolphins’ shouted a crew member as we travelled through the Marlborough Sounds on the Interislander. I sprinted over to … Read more