Purau Loops with kids
About 15 parents and 15 children gathered at Diamond Harbour Jetty around 9:30 to catch the 9:50 ferry. While the parents settled into conversation, the kids wasted no time forming their own little society and…
Hike report
Scarborough and Godley Head: my favourite Port Hills walk
I may have mentioned it before, but this walk – along with its endless variations – is one of my favourites in the Port Hills. It’s both civilised and wild, and it offers some of…
The pipeline and Lyttelton Market with the kids
This is becoming Elliot’s (my 4-year-old) classic: the Pipeline and down to Lyttelton Market via the Bridle Path. The upper parts of the Pipeline are a really nice scramble for kiddos, and a fun run…
Mt Izard to Mt Cloudsley in Craigieburn Range
Despite having been up Mt Cloudsley just two weeks ago, I didn’t mind at all when my trip to Mt Torlesse had to be cancelled due to cattle in the area – and we ended…
The Leith Hill Loop Track with kids
After about half a year’s break from organising trips for kids, I put together a wee walk around Leith Hill – a rounded, blobby hill that dominates Castle Hill Village. A few families and I,…
Urumau Reserve/Mt Pleasant/Whakaraupo Reserve/Bridle Path
The plan was to meet at 9 AM by the Lyttelton Information Centre. Such a late start sounded a bit too civilised for my taste, so I asked Geoffrey and Igreta if they wanted to meet…
Mt Cloudsley via Long Spur – winter trip
Another trip to Mt Cloudsley – this time with Carmela – and we were fortunate enough to bump into Joanna and Michael at the Springfield bathrooms, who had exactly the same plan! So here we…
Pinchgut Hut with 4 year old
I’ve been to Pinchgut Hut a few times, but this was the first time with Elliot. It’s a hut recommended for families and is certainly one of the most easily accessible huts in Canterbury –…
Mt Cockayne via Wall Creek
Nineteen trampers started off at the crossroads of the Dracophyllum Flat Track and the Broken River ski field road. The initial lovely walk along the track was swiftly interrupted by a plunge into Wall Creek….
Avalanche Peak summer trip
When there’s a chance for Anna and me to head into the hills together like in the good old days, well, we’ve got to take it. Since having a kid – and with Anna’s parents…