Coal Hill (upper Rangitata area) – Day Trip
Coal HillCatherine T. will be taking this trip. Getting to the top (1617m) will give your legs and lungs good exercise, but you should be rewarded by good views! More details will be coming, but in the meantime feel free to … Continue reading
Cameron Hut (Lake Heron area) – Two Trip Options: Two Day or Three Day Trip
Cameron HutThis hut is nestled beneath some very big peaks and is near the Arrowsmith Range. It is said to offer some spectacular alpine scenery. Two trips are on offer - one of two days and the other of three days, as … Continue reading
Mt Oxford – Day Trip
Mt OxfordThis is a moderate 4 hour walk, starting not far from Oxford township, and is said to be the best sub-alpine walk in the region. From the top spectacular views of the Canterbury Plains can be obtained. Due to the … Continue reading
February Meeting
TemukaOur February meeting, which would ordinarily have taken place on Monday 8th, has been postponed by two weeks to Monday 22nd due to clashing with the Waitangi Day long weekend. President John ("PJ" to those who know him well enough!), … Continue reading
Bush Stream – Day Trip
Bush Stream (Mt Cook area)Bush Stream is one of the side-streams you cross over near the head of Lake Pukaki on your way to Mt Cook. The plan is to follow the route up the stream for 2 to 3 hours, have lunch in … Continue reading
Mt Somers – Day Trip
Mt SomersThis 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 PottsMt 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
Alps To Ocean Biking (Mt Cook Station to Pukaki / Twizel – Day Trip
Pukaki areaColin will be taking a biking trip to ride this section of the Alps to Ocean Trail. The plan is to start at the top end of Hayman Road (which runs along the eastern side of Lake Pukaki), ride down … Continue reading
Alps To Ocean Biking (Omarama to Benmore Dam) – Day Trip
OmaramaColin will be taking a biking trip, along the Omarama to Benmore Dam section of the Alps To Ocean Trail. The plan is to meet at Omarama at 9:30 am, then bike to Benmore Dam. There are two parts to … Continue reading