This trip will involve a stroll at a very leisurely pace up through bush and then up the open ridge to the summit. On the way up and down there will be a chance to make the most of the … Continue reading →

This will be a day trip starting from the DOC easement a few kilometres before Omarama. The walk is approximately 15 km.  From the summit (1558 m) we should be rewarded with good views over Lake Benmore and surrounding countryside. … Continue reading →

This trip was cancelled, due to unfavourable weather conditions.  It will be run at another date (not yet set). Casey Hut is a 12 bunk serviced hut, accessed from Andrews Shelter either by Andrews Stream and Casey Saddle or via … Continue reading →

The track to Sharplin Falls re-opened last year after a lengthy period of closure. The idea for this trip is to go to the falls, then follow that by walking along the track towards Pinnacles Hut for as far as … Continue reading →

Meet at 7:00 pm at the first car-park (next to the beach) at the northern end of the bay for a walk around various parts of the bay. The exact route taken will be decided on the night. Grade: Easy … Continue reading →

If you think Little Mt Peel is a challenge, try this! (You will have the weekend to recover!) A steep walk to the top, but rewarded by great views of the upper Rangitata area and further inland. The starting point … Continue reading →

They don't get much easier than this! The longest part of this trip will be driving there and back. A nice, easy, almost completely flat walk (8.4 km, 3 hours each way) to a lovely lake 5km east of Springs … Continue reading →

Details coming in future updates. The AGM will be followed by photos you bring along of trips you and the club have done over the last few months, so get busy now putting them onto a pen drive.

Mt Alford (1171 metres) is between Mt Somers and Mt Hutt. The walk is 4.6 km each way and takes 4 to 5 hours return. It is initially through bush, then through tussock and subalpine vegetation to the top. From … Continue reading →

This area covers a lot of land approximately between Omarama and St Bathans. The plan for this trip is to start near Omarama on Friday morning, walk to Top Hut and stay there that night.  The following day will involve … Continue reading →