This Timaru District Council reserve is a short distance from Pleasant Point and offers two short walks: Kowhai Track (45 minutes) and Cabbage Tree Track (20 min.)  We are planning to do both of them before returning home for lunch.  … Continue reading →

This trip was cancelled, due to an adverse weather forecast.  It may be run at another time - but this is yet to be confirmed.

This trip is currently in the planning stage.  If you think you may be interested and would like more information, please contact Catherine, as below. Note that numbers will be limited - for logistical and accommodation reasons. In a nutshell, … Continue reading →

Another few weeks have rolled by since our last meeting! This month, now that the evenings are a bit lighter for longer, rather than meeting indoors we will be going for a walk at the Otipua Wetlands - so dig … Continue reading →

This is a 16 km loop track on the eastern side of Lake Ohau, not far from Twizel. The track starts beside the lake and initially involves a climb of around 800 metres over 5 km on the western flank … Continue reading →

There are two tracks in this area: Homebush Track is 1 km / 30 minutes return; White Pine Track is 5 km / 2 hours return. We will most likely walk both tracks. Good stands of native bush are present, … Continue reading →

End-of-year barbecue.  Details coming!

This hut (6 bunks) is beside the Jollie River, at the top end of Lake Pukaki on the eastern side. There is a walk of 11 km to get to the hut - all mostly flat river valley travel apart … Continue reading →

Youngman Stream Hut is in the Puketeraki Forest Conservation Area, which is in the Lees Valley area, inland from Ashley Gorge near Oxford. The track to the hut takes 4 to 5 hours to walk.  From the hut you can … Continue reading →

A classic trip through the middle of Fiordland. Please note: This trip is fully subscribed, so no more names can be added to the list. Grade: Hard Organiser: Hazel  (03) 6882032 / 021 1705622