Tablelands

Tablelands – Cobb Valley (combined EM and M trip – Kahurangi National Park)

by

Date: 1 - 5 April 2021.
Trip type: Tramp: Medium.
Location: Kahurangi National Park.
Author: Jane.
Trampers: Catherine (leader), Charlotte, Dan, Danton, Grace, Jamie, Jane, Robyn.

Thursday 1 April: Our Easter weekend’s tramping began with a late ferry crossing to Picton, where we stayed in a bunkroom at Sequoia Lodge Backpackers. Friday 2 April: Next morning we drove to Kahurangi National Park, with stops at Pelorus Bridge and Motueka. We arrived at Cobb Reservoir roadend in the early afternoon and set … Read more

Mt Arthur, Tablelands and Rock Shelters in the Kahurangi NP

by

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