Biking – Washdyke to Cave and return: Day Trip – Postponed – New Date: 29 September
Pleasant PointThis trip was postponed, due to poor weather. It will be now be held on Sunday 29 September 2024. Bike along the trailway from Washdyke to Pleasant Point, then continue on to Cave on the newly-completed section. Have lunch at … Continue reading
Lyttelton area: Several Day Trips
Lyttelton areaPlanning for this is in the initial stages, so expressions of interest are being sought. The idea is to stay somewhere in the Lyttelton/Christchurch area and do several short or longer day walks over a few days. If you think … Continue reading
Gunns Bush and Kelceys Bush: Day Trip
WaimateGunns Bush is located 10 km northwest of Waimate in the Hunters Hills area. From the end of Gunns Bush Road the track through the native bush follows a stream and does a small loop before returning the same way. … Continue reading
August Club Meeting
Church Street Bible Chapel Hall Corner of Church Street and Avenue Road, TimaruOur August 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 members and all others interested in the club's activities are welcome to attend. This … Continue reading
Heaphy Track: Multi-day Trip
Heaphy TrackThere is a possibility of a trip across the Heaphy Track, maybe sometime around 20 August. If you think you may be interested in this, please contact Christine, as below. More details will be provided in due course. Organiser: Christine … Continue reading
Mt Nimrod Scenic Reserve: Day Trip – Postponed
Maungati areaThis trip has been postponed. A revised date of 31 August has been set. A 3 km loop track taking 2 to 3 hours to complete, at the foot of the Hunter Hills about 20 km west of Timaru. This … Continue reading
Mt Nimrod Scenic Reserve: Day Trip
Maungati areaA 3 km loop track taking 2 to 3 hours to complete, at the foot of the Hunter Hills about 20 km west of Timaru. This trip is excellent both for beginners and for those with more experience. The track … Continue reading
September Club Meeting
Church Street Bible Chapel Hall Corner of Church Street and Avenue Road, TimaruAt this meeting Judy and Colin will tell us about a trip to the Thousand Acre Plateau, and maybe also (time-permitting) one across Waiau Pass. As usual we will have a round-up of recent and upcoming trips. All members are … Continue reading
Ashburton – NZ Mountain Film Festival: Evening event
AshburtonThis film festival is now touring the country, and highlights some of the best national and international films of the year. A screening will be held at the Regent Theatre, Ashburton this coming Saturday (14/9) commencing at 7:30 pm. Ticket … Continue reading
Biking – Dog Kennel Corner to Tekapo and return: Day Trip – Postponed
Tekapo areaEnjoy a 28 km (return) ride on the recently-completed Dog Kennel Corner to Tekapo section of the Washdyke to Tekapo trailway. Bring you lunch and enjoy it beside the lake before remounting for the ride back to the starting point. … Continue reading