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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Benmore Peninsula and Deep Stream Sunday 14th June
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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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The Branches – Skippers and Lochnagar 4th – 8th March 2015
The Branches – Skippers and Lochnagar 4th – 8th March 2015 Mustering the hills with the “Old Dog” With the greatest respect, I title this report, “Mustering the Hills with the Old Dog”. “Dave”. To those who read this and … Continue reading
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Huxley – Brodrick Hut Waitangi weekend 6th – 8thFebruary
Huxley – Brodrick Hut Waitangi weekend 6th – 8thFebruary Robert Christine and Sandra departed Timaru at 7am on Friday morning. After three hours driving we arrived at the head of Lake Ohau then travelled on the four wheel drive track … Continue reading
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Jacks Hill Mount Algidus 24th – 25th January
Jacks Hill Mount Algidus 24th – 25th January After a 3 hour drive and an early lunch we left the cars on the South side of the Rakaia River and walked downstream to find a safe crossing. We found a … Continue reading
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Tribulation Hut 17th – 18th January
Tribulation Hut 17th – 18th January On a nor westerly Saturday Catherine, Neville, and I left early for an enjoyable grass roots tramp to Tribulation Hut. Creation of this Redcliffe Conservation Area in 2009 followed tenure review. While the track … Continue reading
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