Your trips, your pix, September 2025

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Darrel Mankelow and Kate Breeze enjoyed a breather on the 16km walk to Cape Brett Hut. Darrel turned 80 in February.
Lenny Bieberbach (8), Finn Bieberbach (11), Lake Adams (9) and Colin Bieberbach (5) had the best time finding snow and ice on the way to Waihohonu Hut in Tongariro National Park.
Cathy Jenke and grandson Rosjier Hall tramped up the Cobb Valley to celebrate their combined 81st birthday.
Paul Richardson hiked the Humpridge Track with partner Karen and friends Alastair and Ann Smaill.
Olivia Elliott and kids Alasdair (6) and Logan (4) hiked to Waihohonu Hut in Tongariro National Park. “It was absolutely beautiful with clear blue skies and a crisp frost in the morning,” said Olivia.
Michael Hendriks took in the 41m-high Dog Stream Waterfall in Hanmer Forest Park.
The Grace family, including Lachlan (13), Cooper (7) and Theo (9), tramped the Rakiura Track.
Lynnette Morris spent the weekend in the Ruahine Range. Here she is en route to Top Maropea Hut.
Kelly Smith completed the Routeburn with Cohan (13), Oscar (10) and Molly (15). “A highlight was being able to see all the way past Lake McKerrow to Martins Bay, with the spectacular Darrans in the background,” she said.
Amanda Smith enjoyed “a lovely walk” with grandson Blake at Waitawa Regional Park.