Malborough Sounds

Tried Sea Kayaking yet?

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Date: 1-3 December 2017.
Trip type: Kayaking (Easy).
Location: Kenepuru Sound, Marlborough.
Author: Heather.
Trampers: Kevin (leader), Helen (co-leader), Emily, Mark, Uta, Megan, Lisa, Rohan, Garth, Bram and Heather.

Having tried out several of the club’s activities – tramps, navigation, snowcraft, even the club’s annual Bum Sliding Competition – it was time to check out what else WTMC had on offer. There’s trapping, climbing, mountain biking, rock climbing, canyoning, skiing/ski touring and kayaking. I decided a club kayak trip would be the next cab … Read more

Seven gals and one guy chat non-stop along the Nydia Track

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Date: 2-5 June 2017 (Queens Birthday Weekend).
Trip type: Easy-Medium Tramping.
Location: Nydia Track, Marlborough Sounds.
Author: Elaine.
Trampers: Bridget (Leader), Frances, Jo, Emily, Cheryl, Erika, Elaine, Kevin.

We joined our fellow WTMC trampers on the evening ferry to the South Island followed by the very short ride to the Sequoia Lodge Backpackers for a comfortable night’s sleep.  We were a mixed bunch of club newbies and seasoned trampers.  The plan was to complete the linear Nydia Track, walking from Duncan Bay to … Read more