Hey I'm pretty keen to get out again this weekend and make the most of the fantastic weather we've been having lately! I was thinking of an overnight trip Saturday/Sunday into Arete Fx. It would involve walking into Mitre Flats, over Mitre (highest point in the Tararuas) and down to Arete Fx Hut for the night, with a splash down the Waingawa ...

Kia ora whanauIf any one is keen to spend some time on an island paradise in January with maybe a little field work on the side then I've got the place for you! I need some help with my field work from Jan 11 to 23. If you can't come for the whole time, then I can arrange a swap over in the middle. I'm going to record hatching times of ...

Now the water's warm enough that a 7mm wetsuit should suffice, I thought Tuesday night swimming might be fun. Oriental Parade after the club meeting makes sense. Anyone keen?    

I'll be heading home to the San Juan Islands (south of vancouver island, north of seattle) sometime in the fall to try and get a few summers in a row :) -Jess

Hey with all the people going to be down south over the next few months, would be good to get an idea of what people are up to (and when) so we can coordinate some cool trips! So post details here (or email me) of when your going to be down there, what you want to do (and how flexible you are), whether you have transport, accommodation etc. And ...

I'm planning on being down in the Golden Bay/Nelson area around New Years and was looking for some suggestions of good 2 or 3 day tramps to do in the area. Anyone got any suggestions? Thinking about Mt Arthur/Tablelands - anyone done this track and know what it's like? Cheers, James

Hello, Ever dreamed of biking the whole length of NZ? Well then this summer is your chance to make that dream a reality!! Ok, now I will stop sounding cheesy... Some fellow members of SANE (Students of Aotearoa Network for our Earth) are planning a trip across the country this summer, and anyone who would like to join is welcome. And you don't ...