• Beuzenberg Peak(Tekapo area) – Day Trip

    Tekapo area

    Beuzenberg Peak (2070 m) is just to the NW of Stag Saddle, the highest point of the Te Araroa Trail. It can be accessed via a long ridge which starts near Rex Simpson Hut, which is near Mt Gerald Station. … Continue reading

  • North Temple Stream -Weekend Trip

    North Temple Stream (Ohau area)

    Following on from our recent South Temple trip, it's now time to explore the North Temple.  The track follows the stream up the valley for about 5 km, taking around 3 hours, to a cirque basin.  From there, if conditions … Continue reading

  • December Club Meeting

    Church Street Bible Chapel Hall Corner of Church Street and Avenue Road, Timaru

    Our monthly meeting will be held on Monday 12 December at our usual venue (Church Street Bible Chapel Hall, corner Church Street and Avenue Road, Timaru), starting at 7:30 pm. We will have a run-down on what's been happening recently … Continue reading

  • Mt Harper (Ashburton Lakes area) – Day Trip

    Ashburton Lakes area

    Mt Harper is in the Ashburton Lakes area, to the south of Lake Clearwater, and can be accessed from Lakes Camp, Emma or Roundabout.  Its summit is 1829 metres, so from the starting point there is an ascent of around … Continue reading

  • Wilberforce River area – Multi-day Trip

    Wilberforce River area

    Christine and David will jointly run this trip, and have given the following outline of their plans ... Departing from Timaru early morning on Friday 20th January (in one or two vehicles, depending on numbers going), we will meet up … Continue reading

  • Potts Hut (Ashburton Lakes area)- Weekend Trip

    Ashburton Lakes area

    Potts Hut is located up the Potts River, in the Ashburton Lakes area.  It is a 10 bunk hut, dating from 1899.  The plan is to start at the Potts River carpark and walk into the hut via Mystery Lake, … Continue reading

  • Mt Frances (Orari Gorge area) – Day Trip

    Orari Gorge area

    Note: New date for this trip!  Was 28/1/23 - Now 29/1/23 Details coming! Leader: Barry 6885320 / 021 02689877 Grade: Easy to Moderate This trip is on a private track, with a cost of $25 per head.

  • February Club Meeting

    Claremont Bush

    Our monthly meetings will kick-off for the year on Monday 13 February. Taking advantage of the nice long evenings and mild weather we will go for a walk round Claremont Bush, rather than meeting at the hall. Start time will … Continue reading