Category Archives: 2015

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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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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Great Barrier Island – Kayaking section Saturday 14 Feb to Sunday 22 Feb

Great Barrier Island – Kayaking section Saturday 14 Feb to Sunday 22 Feb If you think that Great Barrier Island is another playground for Aucklanders, think again. It is an amazingly unspoilt bush-clad island with a few small settlements joined … 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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