This hut (6 bunks) is beside the Jollie River, at the top end of Lake Pukaki on the eastern side. There is a walk of 11 km to get to the hut - all mostly flat river valley travel apart … Continue reading →

Youngman Stream Hut is in the Puketeraki Forest Conservation Area, which is in the Lees Valley area, inland from Ashley Gorge near Oxford. The track to the hut takes 4 to 5 hours to walk.  From the hut you can … Continue reading →

A classic trip through the middle of Fiordland. Please note: This trip is fully subscribed, so no more names can be added to the list. Grade: Hard Organiser: Hazel  (03) 6882032 / 021 1705622

Walk in Centennial Park, Timaru. Meet at the carpark beside the lake at 7:00 pm for a nice leisurely stroll along some of the tracks. All welcome!

North Temple Stream is in the Lake Ohau area.  According to DoC the walk in the valley is 10 km return and takes 5 to 6 hours.  At the head of the valley is a large basin. There is no … Continue reading →

There are a couple of nice walks in this park in the Raincliff area - Homebush Track is 1 km / 30 minutes return; White Pine Track is 5 km / 2 hours return.  Both will probably be walked on … Continue reading →

A "classic" NZ tramping trip.  Spaces are limited, as huts and transport need to be booked in advance, so contact Catherine if you are interested. Grade: Difficult Organiser: Catherine 027 7163518

Our 2025 AGM will be held on 10 March, starting at 7:30 pm at our usual meeting venue - Church Street Bible Chapel Hall, corner Church Street and Avenue Road, Timaru. All members are welcome to attend, along with anybody … Continue reading →

An easy walk through the Wetlands area at the south of Timaru, and then along the coastal track to the lighthouse, then back to the start.  You'll be home in time for lunch! Grade: Easy Organiser: Hazel (03) 6882032 / … Continue reading →

This trip was scheduled for December but had to be cancelled, so let's hope it's "second time lucky" this time! The hut has six bunks and is beside the Jollie River, at the top end of Lake Pukaki on the … Continue reading →