Magdalen Hut

St James Walkway – Canterbury

Date: 17 - 21 April 2025 (Easter weekend).
Trip type: Tramp(M).
Location: St James Conservation Area, Canterbury.
Author: Megan.
Trampers: Anna (leader), Marie-Pascale, Jude, Sue, Elizabeth, Jacqui, Daniel, and Megan .

On Thursday 17th of April, two WTMC groups met at Wellington Railway station at 11.30am to catch the 1pm Interislander ferry to the South Island. After arriving in Picton, we grabbed a quick dinner and then drove south to Murchison in the club van. The night was spent at Kiwi Park Motels and Holiday Park … Read more

A Fairytale climb of Gloriana Peak – Spenser Mountains

Date: 21-25 April 2023 (Anzac weekend).
Trip type: Tramp(MF).
Location: Gloriana Peak- Spenser Mountains, Canterbury.
Author: Emily S.
Trampers: Emily S (Leader), Caryl, Mike, Jamie, Callum.

I almost pulled the pin on this trip. By the Thursday evening before we were due to leave, the weather forecast had changed daily, if not hourly, for the past few days. And the Interislander had already bumped our outbound sail to a less convenient time for everyone. I was weighing up whether it was … Read more