Mt Somers – Day Trip

Mt Somers

This trip will take place on Tuesday 2nd March, so may suit those who find it difficult to get out on our weekend trips. The track starts at the Sharplin Falls carpark, climbs over Hookey Knob to a plateau area, … Continue reading

Mt Potts – Day Trip

Mt Potts

Mt Potts (2184 m) is a foothill near the confluence of the Clyde and Havelock Rivers in the upper Rangitata /Erewhon area.  The alpine views from the top are said to be one of the best of any summit in … Continue reading

Boundary Stream (Rangitata) – Day Trip

Boundary Stream (Rangitata Gorge area)

Boundary Stream flows through DOC land up the Rangitata Gorge road, not far past the Mt Peel Scenic Reserve. This will be an easy walk of about three to four hours return (estimated) and suitable for all levels of fitness. … Continue reading

Annual General Meeting and March Club Meeting

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

Our AGM will be held during our March club meeting.  All members and potential members are welcome to attend. Please note that the date for this meeting has been rescheduled, from 8/3 to 22/3, due to building alterations underway at … Continue reading

Tribulation Hut – Weekend Trip

Tribulation Hut is in the Hakatere Conservation Park. It is small 6 bunk musterers hut tucked away behind Mt Hutt ski-field.  There is a 10km walk in, and we may walk an hour further to Cookies Hut.  The track follows … Continue reading

April Meeting

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

Catherine and Owen will show photos of trips to the Welcome Rock Trail (Garston area) and the West Coast Wilderness Trail.

Acland Shelter (Mt Somers) – Day Trip

Mt Somers

Barry will be in charge of this trip to Acland Shelter, starting from the Woolshed Creek carpark. The intention is to leave town around 7:30 am.  Walking time will be about 2.5 hours each way.  On the way home there … Continue reading