Rock Shelter

Salisbury Lodge and environs – Kahurangi National Park

Date: 13 - 15 March 2025.
Trip type: Tramp(EM).
Location: Kahurangi National Park.
Author: Megan M.
Trampers: Karen, Anna, Daniel and Megan .

Another awesome weekend spent exploring (and hut bagging) near the Cobb Reservoir! Thursday The trip began with our group and a medium-fit (MF) group meeting at Wellington Railway Station on a Thursday afternoon to catch the afternoon ferry. After arriving in Picton, we set off to drive to Motueka, via Nelson. Very unfortunately, we all … Read more

Mt Arthur, Tablelands and Rock Shelters in the Kahurangi NP

Date: 24-27th April 2015.
Trip type: MF Tramp.
Location: Kahurangi NP.
Author: Emily Shrosbree.
Trampers: Emily (Leader), Mark, Brad, Meena, Erika, David, Rhiannon, Tom, Caryl, Wei-Min, Yao, Amy.

The serious bit for those wanting useful details: We took the 6:30pm ferry to Picton, and drove 1hr 30mins to camp overnight at Kowhai Point beside the Wairau River ($6pp). Saturday morning we drove 2hrs to Flora Saddle road end. There is a phantom bridge across the Motueka River marked on the road atlas. Make … Read more