May Club Meeting
Church Street Bible Chapel Hall Corner of Church Street and Avenue Road, TimaruIn May we will have a presentation of Paramo outdoor clothing, by Nigel Barrett from Perspire Ridge. Nigel has supplied the following information: My name is Nigel Barrett. I have recently formed a company called Perspire Ridge and am working … Continue reading
Huxley Forks: Three Day Trip – Cancelled (New date not yet set)
Ohau areaThis trip unfortunately had to be cancelled at short notice. It is hoped that it can be run at another time. Celebrate King's Birthday weekend by tramping in this lovely valley up past the head of Lake Ohau. At this … Continue reading
June Club Meeting
Church Street Bible Chapel Hall Corner of Church Street and Avenue Road, TimaruThis will be at our usual venue (Church Street Bible Chapel Hall, corner Church Street and Avenue Road, Timaru) and will start at 7:30 pm. All members and all others interested in what the club is doing are welcome to … Continue reading
Mt Nimrod Scenic Reserve: Day Trip – Postponed
Maungati areaThis trip has been postponed. A revised date of 20 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
Spurs Hut (Fairlie area): Day Trip – Cancelled
Fairlie areaThis trip was cancelled. It may be rescheduled for a later date. A nice easy 2 to 3 hour walk each way in the valley at the foot of the Fox Peak ski area. Suitable for all levels of fitness. … Continue reading
Club Mid-year Weekend – Lindisfarne Camp: Two Day Event
Cannington areaLindisfarne is a well set-up camp in the Cannington area, about 20 km west of Timaru. Come along to experience good company, tall stories, gourmet food (maybe, maybe not!), great facilities and maybe a short walk or two. The evening … Continue reading
Rakaia Gorge Walkway: Day Trip
Rakaia GorgeThis track (3 to 4 hours return) starts at the Rakaia Gorge bridge and heads inland along and above the river. There are great views up and down the river. Considerable work has been done recently to upgrade the track, … Continue reading
Wainono Lagoon: Day Trip
WainonoWainono Lagoon is a shallow lagoon on the coast near Waimate. The Hook and Waihao Rivers flow into it so it is a fresh water lagoon despite being separated from the sea by just a few metres. DOC has established … Continue reading
July Club Meeting
Church Street Bible Chapel Hall Corner of Church Street and Avenue Road, TimaruCatherine and Don will tell us about and show photos of a recent Greenstone/Routeburn trip. As usual there will be a round-up of recent club activities and a preview of what's to come, followed by tea and coffee. All welcome!
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