PLB activation

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

Learning from Easter PLB Activation – Key Lessons & Next Steps 

Kia ora WTMC members, We wanted to share an update on a recent PLB activation, where all participants returned safely, but which has resulted in some valuable feedback and lessons for the club.  Over Easter weekend 2025, one of our trips in the St James Conservation Area activated a PLB (Personal Locator Beacon) due to … Read more