Nydia Track

Nydia Track – Marlborough Sounds

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Date: 1-3 Sept 2023.
Trip type: Tramp(EM).
Location: Marlborough Sounds.
Author: All the trampers.
Trampers: Jacqui (leader), Monique, Jane, Rory, Nat H, Natasha H, Lucy, Vero, Jude, Elizabeth, Maci.

Nydia Track is a picturesque 27 km two- day walk.  On Friday, the group left Wellington on the 3.45pm Interislander ferry sailing. It was a calm, quiet and sunny crossing. We stayed at the Villa Hostel in Picton, in two bunkrooms – which was a great place to stay. On Saturday morning, we stocked up … 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

Nydia Track

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Date: 17-18 October 2015.
Trip type: Easy tramp.
Location: Marlborough Sounds.
Author: Jane.
Trampers: Mike Gilbert (trip leader), Bridget, Eleonora, Garth, Gene, Grant, Jane, Paul, and Sarah .

The Nydia Track is an easy two-day, 27 km walk. The track passes through regenerating bush, privately-owned farmland, and alongside the coast. It’s also used by mountain bikers, although we didn’t meet any this time. Saturday was a lovely fine day and we began with a 10 minute boat ride from Havelock Marina to our drop-off at … Read more