Lake Clearwater: Day Trip
Ashburton Lakes areaIf you are looking for a nice easy walk this will be the one for you - a stroll around Lake Clearwater. As well as being great for those new to tramping it will also give others a chance to … Continue reading
August Club Meeting
Church Street Bible Chapel Hall Corner of Church Street and Avenue Road, TimaruAt this meeting there will be a round-up of recent and future trips, and then Judy will tell us about (and show photos of) a couple of recent kayaking trips in the Marlborough Sounds. This will be followed (for those … Continue reading
Huxley Forks Hut: Weekend Trip
Ohau areaThe Huxley valley branches off the Hopkins valley at the top end of Lake Ohau. Reaching the hut involves a walk of six to nine hours, depending on how far you can get with your vehicle before you have to … Continue reading
Mystery Lake: Day Trip
Ashburton Lakes areaMystery Lake is in the Ashburton Lakes area. There are a number of ways to get to the lake, but this trip will be an out and back one from the Potts River carpark, after leaving town around 7:00 am. … Continue reading
September Club Meeting
Church Street Bible Chapel Hall Corner of Church Street and Avenue Road, TimaruOur monthly meeting will be at our usual venue (Church Street Bible Chapel Hall, corner Church Street and Avenue Road, Timaru), starting at 7:30 pm. All welcome! This month we have a video by Hugh Wilson, about regenerating the Hinewai … Continue reading
St Cuthbert Range (Omarama area): Day Trip – Postponed
OmaramaNote: This trip was postponed due to an adverse weather forecast. The trip will now take place on Saturday 9 December 2023. This will be a day trip starting from the DOC easement a few kilometres before Omarama. The walk … Continue reading
October Club Meeting
Church Street Bible Chapel Hall Corner of Church Street and Avenue Road, TimaruThis month our guest will be Phil Brownie, who will give us a presentation on the Te Ngawai Rock Art at Hanging Rock and the ecological restoration work he is involved with. He will also talk about the planting on … Continue reading
Waimate “Big Easy”: Day Trip – Postponed: New Date 25 November
WaimateNote: This trip has been postponed, due to an unfavourable weather forecast. It will now be held on Saturday 25 November 2023. An easy three to four hour walk, starting at Te Kiteroa and climbing up to the White Horse … Continue reading
Tribulation Hut: Weekend Trip
Upper Rakaia areaTribulation Hut is a small musterers' hut in Hakatere Conservation Area, and is tucked behind Mt Hutt ski field. It is approximately a 4 hour (10 km) walk in. The track starts from Redcliffe Stream and is initially through bush … Continue reading
Glenorchy area: Multi-day Trip – Cancelled
Glenorchy areaNote: This trip has been cancelled, due to problems with the water supplies in the areas to be visited. (An outline of what was planned is given below.) Glenorchy Area, early November, approximately 6 to 12 November (but dates to … Continue reading