St Cuthbert Range (Omarama area): Day Trip – New Date
OmaramaThis 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
Casey Hut (Arthurs Pass National Park): Weekend Trip – Cancelled
Arthurs PassThis 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
Sharplin Falls and Pinnacles Hut Track (Mt Somers): Day Trip
Mt SomersThe 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
February Club Night: Walk at Caroline Bay
Caroline BayMeet 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
Coal Hill (Rangitata Gorge area): Day Trip
Rangitata Gorge areaIf 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
Lake Daniell (Lewis Pass area): Weekend Trip
Lewis Pass areaThey 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
March Club Night: Annual General Meeting
Church Street Bible Chapel Hall Corner of Church Street and Avenue Road, TimaruDetails 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: Day Trip
Mt AlfordMt 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
Oteake Conservation Area: Multi-day Trip
Oteake Conservation AreaThis 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
Gammack Conservation Area: Overnight Trip
Gammack Conservation Area (Mt Cook area)The Gammack Range sits between Jollie and Cass Rivers (near Mt Cook), and the Gammack Conservation Area is public land. The plan is to drive up early Saturday morning, walk past Jollie Hut (3 km in on the eastern side … Continue reading