Maruia River

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

Pell Stream Pioneers – Mission Accomplished! (mostly)

Date: 20 – 23 October 2017.
Trip type: Tramping, Easy–Medium.
Location: Lewis Pass area.
Author: Jane L.
Trampers: Catherine (trip leader), David, Erika, Jane, Karen.

Background As far as we can tell, no WTMC club trip has visited Pell Stream hut in the Lewis Pass area in recent years. The hut is considered to be ‘remote’, receiving few visitors. This was the club’s third attempt to get to Pell Stream hut since January 2016, and Catherine, David, and I had … Read more