Rai Valley

Getting away from the crowds on the Abel Tasman Inland Track

Date: 2 - 6 February 2018.
Trip type: Medium Tramping.
Location: Abel Tasman National Park.
Author: Beccy D.
Trampers: Beccy D (leader), Juliette, James and Richard.

It was time to address the balance between the number of WTMC trips I have been on and the number I have led. If I enjoy 4 trips with the club, then I feel it’s only fair I give one back. I studied the trip schedule and hatched a plan. With several trips going to … Read more

Lake Peel and Balloon Hut

Date: 2-6 February 2018 (Waitangi weekend).
Trip type: Easy Tramping.
Location: Lake Peel and Balloon Hut, Kahurangi National Park.
Author: Jane L.
Trampers: Garth (leader), Carol, Jane and Phil.

After leaving the ferry at Picton on Friday evening, we drove to Rai Valley hoping to camp in one of two spots for free camping. Alas, by 10 pm both sites were chokka with vehicles. Available spaces were small and sloping, and puddles plentiful. So we backtracked to the DOC campsite at Pelorus Bridge where … Read more