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 →

Our monthly meeting will be held on Monday 10 July, starting at 7:30 pm, at our usual venue - Church Street Bible Chapel Hall, corner Church Street and Avenue Road, Timaru. As well as a round-up of recent and upcoming … Continue reading →

This trip has been postponed.  A new date (possibly sometime in August) will be advised as soon as possible. Providing landowner permission is obtained, Andrew is planning a trip to walk to Dobson Peak. The intention is to drive to … Continue reading →

Hazel is organising a weekend trip to Woolshed Creek Hut for the weekend of 22 and 23 July.  The plan is to walk to the hut, drop off your overnight gear, walk further to the saddle, then return to the … Continue reading →

If you are looking for a nice easy walk this will be the one for you - a stroll around Lake Clearwater. As well as being great for those new to tramping it will also give others a chance to … Continue reading →