Herbert Forest Sunday 13th September Paul,Barry,Neville,David,Colin,Judy and Marilyn ventured one and a half hours south to Herbert Forest. This walk encompasses several tracks. These are the Swallows and Hoods Creek Tracks and the Podacarp and Glenburnie Loops. With pleasant weather … Continue reading
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Herbert Forest Sunday 13th September
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Gunns and Kelseys Bush Sunday 30th August
Gunns and Kelseys Bush Sunday 30th August In spite of the threat of inclement weather a very pleasant outing was had to the two bush walks near Waimate. Two new people (Tameka and Gwen) joined me and really appreciated the … Continue reading
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Lake Clearwater Sunday 9th August
Lake Clearwater Sunday 9th August DepartingTimaru at 8am with promise of fresh snow underfoot and forecast for sleety showers and for us hopefully a window of a nicer day at Lake Clearwater. This is the way it turned out. The … Continue reading
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Rakaia Gorge Walkway Sunday 26th July
Rakaia Gorge Walkway Sunday 26th July Leaving the Stadium car park 8am on a fine but cool morning we headed out through Geraldine and on up the scenic route though to the Rakaia George where we were to encounter a … Continue reading
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Pareora to Jacks Point Sunday 12th July
Pareora to Jacks Point Sunday 12th July Looking a great day out with a clear sky and chilly winter’s morning. Meeting at saltwater creek bridge at 10am Michelle, Hazel, Sandra and myself were transported by Grant who dropped off at … Continue reading
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Benmore Peninsula and Deep Stream Sunday 14th June
Benmore Peninsula and Deep Stream Sunday 14th June Six people travelled from Timaru to the top of Benmore Dam to walk the Peninsula Track. On arrival at the carpark Justin and his three delightful children Jack, James and Emma were … Continue reading
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THE OLD GHOST ROAD. 6th – 13th JUNE
THE OLD GHOST ROAD. 6th – 13th JUNE What a trip. Catherine, Judy, Colin , John, Chris, Dorothy, Linley and Bruce left Timaru for Murchison on Sat. 6th June, arriving at the “Lazy Cow” backpackers in late afternoon. Very comfy … Continue reading
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Wills – Stafford –Motatapu December 2015
Trip Stafford Bay (Wills – Stafford –Motatapu) December 2015 Trip Stafford Bay. Dates Friday 4th December through Sunday 6th December. Participants Wayne, Jim, Stephen. Description A route in south Westland linking Jackson Bay with Stafford Bay. A well-marked route with … Continue reading
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Washpen Falls 17th May
Washpen Falls 17th May This was one of our most participated outings for some time it was from my point of view great to see so many interested in this one day outing with 14 keen trampers. So it was … Continue reading
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Cameron Hut (Makarora Region) Easter Trip 3rd – 5th April
Cameron Hut (Makarora Region) Easter Trip 3rd – 5th April Our Easter journey (adventure) started on Friday when we headed down to Makarora to start our walk into the Cameron Valley on Saturday. After a brief stop at Omarama and … Continue reading
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