Acland Shelter (Mt Somers) – Day-trip

There will be a day-trip this Saturday to the Acland Shelter, which is located part-way along the track on the southern side of Mt Somers. The plan is to leave town at 7 am, drive to Staveley, tramp to the shelter, … Continue reading

June Club meeting – Cancelled

Due to the current Covid-19 situation the committee has reluctantly decided to cancel the monthly meeting which would normally have been held on Monday 8 June. We did not feel confident about being able to maintain the social distancing requirements … Continue reading

Stour River Biking Trip – Day-trip

There will be a bike trip next Saturday along the Stour River track, near Mt Somers in Mid-Canterbury. Starting from the carpark on Ashburton Gorge Road, the Conservation Area is reached after 3 km.  The plan is to continue along … Continue reading

July Club Meeting

Church Street Bible Chapel Hall Corner of Church Street and Avenue Road, Timaru

Our monthly meetings will resume in July, on Monday 13/7. Come and hear what the club has planned for the next few weeks. One of our members (Dorothy) will show photos of some of the trips she has made in … Continue reading

Little Mt Peel – Day-trip

Bernard is planning to run a day-trip to climb Little Mt Peel. This is an interesting walk, initially through forest and then in open country once above the bush-line.  Along the way and at the top you will be rewarded … Continue reading

Waihi Gorge (Stone Hut) – Day-trip

Waihi Gorge, Geraldine area

Barry is planning a day-trip to an interesting old stone hut in the Waihi Gorge. This will be an easy walk along old farm tracks and through forest.  You will be able to eat your lunch at the hut. Those … Continue reading

August Club meeting

Church Street Bible Chapel Hall Corner of Church Street and Avenue Road, Timaru

Our monthly meeting will be held on 10 August at the usual place (Church Street Bible Chapel Hall, corner Church Street and Avenue Road, Timaru), starting at 7:30 pm. As well as an update on recent and upcoming trips, Dorothy … Continue reading

Pareora River Walkabout – Day-trip

Pareora

Andrew is planning a short trip to explore the coastline at Pareora and maybe some parts of the lower Pareora River near its outlet. This will be an easy, late afternoon short stroll.  As well as walkers, there will also … Continue reading

Oamaru Skyline Walk – Day trip

The Oamaru skyline walk is an easy-moderate two-part 1/2 day walk that starts below the skyline ridge behind the Waitaki Girls School at the northern end of Oamaru. It starts with a short uphill street walk which leads into open … Continue reading