This is a 16 km loop track on the eastern side of Lake Ohau, not far from Twizel. The track starts beside the lake and initially involves a climb of around 800 metres over 5 km on the western flank … Continue reading →

There are two tracks in this area: Homebush Track is 1 km / 30 minutes return; White Pine Track is 5 km / 2 hours return. We will most likely walk both tracks. Good stands of native bush are present, … Continue reading →

End-of-year barbecue.  Details coming!

This hut (6 bunks) is beside the Jollie River, at the top end of Lake Pukaki on the eastern side. There is a walk of 11 km to get to the hut - all mostly flat river valley travel apart … Continue reading →

Youngman Stream Hut is in the Puketeraki Forest Conservation Area, which is in the Lees Valley area, inland from Ashley Gorge near Oxford. The track to the hut takes 4 to 5 hours to walk.  From the hut you can … Continue reading →

A classic trip through the middle of Fiordland. Please note: This trip is fully subscribed, so no more names can be added to the list. Grade: Hard Organiser: Hazel  (03) 6882032 / 021 1705622

Walk in Centennial Park, Timaru. Meet at the carpark beside the lake at 7:00 pm for a nice leisurely stroll along some of the tracks. All welcome!

North Temple Stream is in the Lake Ohau area.  According to DoC the walk in the valley is 10 km return and takes 5 to 6 hours.  At the head of the valley is a large basin. There is no … Continue reading →

There are a couple of nice walks in this park in the Raincliff area - Homebush Track is 1 km / 30 minutes return; White Pine Track is 5 km / 2 hours return.  Both will probably be walked on … Continue reading →

A "classic" NZ tramping trip.  Spaces are limited, as huts and transport need to be booked in advance, so contact Catherine if you are interested. Grade: Difficult Organiser: Catherine 027 7163518