For our meeting this month we are very fortunate to have a presentation by Nicole Moerhuis, who has come all the way from Canada to speak to us. Nicole was a member of our club for several years and, if … Continue reading →

The walk to Scott's Saddle goes through parts of the Mt Hutt Forest and the Awa Awa Rata Reserve, remnants of forests that once covered much of the foothills and the plains. The track to the saddle is rated as … Continue reading →

This new hut, which replaces one destroyed by fire, was to be officially opened in August, but the event was unfortunately cancelled due to Covid-19 restrictions. One of our Life Members, Robert B., who very generously helped with the funding … Continue reading →

Colin is planning to lead a group of intrepid cyclists along this section of the Alps to Ocean cycle trail.  As several other sections of the trail have already been completed on club trips over the last year or so, this … Continue reading →

Our October meeting will be held at the usual venue - Church Street Bible Chapel Hall, corner of Church Street and Avenue Road, Timaru, Starting at 7:30 pm. The theme for the meeting will be "What did you do over … Continue reading →

Jim, Robert and Stephen are planning to do the Mt Somers circuit track in early to mid November, and would welcome anyone else who may be interested in joining them. The trip will start on Sunday 8/11, has two nights … Continue reading →

This month, as well as our usual rundown on recent trips and information on upcoming trips etc., we have two staff members from the local Hunting and Fishing outlet coming to show us and talk about some of the tramping … Continue reading →

Jim, Robert and Stephen are planning to do the Banks Peninsula Track in mid November, and would welcome anyone else who may be interested in joining them.  This trip immediately follows their Mt Somers trip - see separate entry The … Continue reading →

Jim, Robert and Stephen are planning a trip to the new Casey Hut in the Arthurs Pass area in mid November, and would welcome anyone else who may be interested in joining them.  This trip immediately follows their Banks Peninsula … Continue reading →

Barry R. will be taking this trip to the historic (dating from the early 20th century) Stone Hut, just past where Butler Stream joins Forest Creek. The plan is to depart from Timaru at 0700 on the Saturday. The walking … Continue reading →