Just the other week the Murchison Pony Club hosted the “Matakitaki Muster” – a three day horse trek in the Upper Matakitaki and Glenroy valleys near Murchison. Nearly 40 horses and riders took part and by all accounts had a wonderful time. The weather was beautiful and showcased Murchison’s stunning scenery at its very best. [...]

The trout fishing season has just ended and this season was one of those great mouse years where the trout feast on mice and grow big and fat – there were lots of stories of huge brown trout being landed, and there were also those frustrating days when those fish just could not be caught. [...]