Here is what is planned for this trip ... Leave Timaru around 7 am on Tuesday the 9th. Drive to Lake Ohau and leave the vehicle at the start of the Hopkins valley. From the vehicle it will be an … Continue reading →

Erewhon Ski Field and above: Saturday 13 May Barry will be taking a day trip in the area of the Erewhon Ski Area. The intention is to walk up the access road and then to continue on to a tarn … Continue reading →

Herbert Forest is a pine forest with native forest in the gullies to the south of Oamaru. There are three separate tracks which can link up with short walks on forestry roads. The full loop of the three tracks is … Continue reading →

Catherine is organising this trip and has sent through the following information ... Manuka Hut, Hakatere Conservation Area, May 27 and 28th, Topo map BX 19, Grade moderate. I plan to start our walk from Lake Heron car park, walking … Continue reading →

Following-on from the talk we had at our May club meeting, where we heard about the activities of the Friends of Claremont Bush, those present agreed that it would be a good idea for the club to help with their … Continue reading →

NOTE:  This trip has been brought forward, from Saturday 17 June to Sunday 11 June. This quaint hut is a relic from the mustering days, but has had a makeover in recent years. It is nestled beneath a hill in … Continue reading →

This will be at our usual venue (Church Street Bible Chapel Hall, corner Church Street and Avenue Road, Timaru), starting at 7:30 pm. This month we will have a guest speaker - Geoff, who was a very active member of … Continue reading →

For our mid-winter do this year we have been fortunate to be able to have the use of the Glen Mary Ski Club lodge, situated beside Lake Ohau, roughly halfway between Ohau village and Lake Ohau Lodge.  This is the … Continue reading →

Barry will be taking a walk through the gorge to an old stone hut.  You will be able to have your lunch near the hut.  The walk is easy, and about two hours each way. If you are interested in … Continue reading →

Andrew is planning a trip to ascend to the top of the east face of Mt Somers - through the trees from the Staveley car park, then via Hookey Knob, the South Face track and the Summit Track.  From the … Continue reading →