Category Archives: Trip Reports

Te Araroa Trail-The Motutapu December 2015

Te Araroa Trail-The Motutapu December 2015 One car was driven to Glendhu Bay, the four of us piled into another vehicle, and a very pleasant drive over the Cardrona Range took us down into Arrowtown. Here we started walking up … Continue reading

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Cameron Hut Hakatere 7th – 8th November

Cameron Hut Hakatere 7th – 8th November Cameron valley is past Mt Arrowsmith Station towards the head of Lake Heron. Cameron Hut (basic, 9 bunks), which is owned by the Canterbury Mountaineering Club, sits amongst piles of moraine from the … Continue reading

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Oteake Conservation Area 10th – 11th October

Oteake Conservation Area 10th – 11th October When I saw Catherine was organising a trip to this area I thought it would be great to have a weekend tramping after a winter tied up indoors, but the destination would be … Continue reading

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THE DAY OF THE GALE

“THE DAY OF THE GALE” Sunday October 4th 2015 dawned fine and warm. Eight enthusiastic cyclists assembled in Nelson Terrace. Not even a faulty bike rack could dampen the optimism as Christine quickly found a solution and our convoy motored … Continue reading

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Akaroa – Sea to Summit 26th – 28th September

Akaroa – Sea to Summit 26th – 28th September After cancellation of planned trip John teamed up with Judy and Colin and then by chance Christine managed to join up. Accommodation was found and plans came to fruition. After a … Continue reading

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Herbert Forest Sunday 13th September

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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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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