My general plans are as follows. I’m heading down on 21 December and will be tramping in Nelson Lakes for Christmas, coming out on 26th then hanging about/relaxing in the Marlborough Sounds for a few days before heading to Golden bay for New Years, so I'd be keen to meet up and hitch a lift with someone heading to Golden Bay from Picton on ...

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

Hey all it sounds like there's going to be a few people around Golden Bay area over New Years, and a few more that want to come down - sounds like a recipe for a party! Actually there's lots to do down there, from tramping, lots of cool rock climbing at Payne's ford, kayaking, lying round on beaches and of course drinking! We'll have to book cars ...