February Club Night
TimaruWalk 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: Weekend Trip
Ohau areaNorth 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
Pioneer Park: Day Trip
Raincliff areaThere 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
Young – Wilkin (Makarora area): Multi-day Trip
Makarora areaA "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
March Club Night (AGM)
Church Street Bible Chapel Hall Corner of Church Street and Avenue Road, TimaruOur 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
Timaru Wetlands and Jacks Point Lighthouse: Day Trip
TimaruAn 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
Green Point Hut: Two-night Trip
Pukaki areaThis 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
Little Mt Peel: Day Trip
Mt PeelFor some, an easy training exercise. For others, a bit of an uphill grunt! Regardless, you get to walk uphill through bush and then open tops which give good views over a large part of South Canterbury. On the way … Continue reading
Mt St Cuthbert (Omarama): Day Trip
OmaramaA nice walk just south of and overlooking Omarama. Last time the club did this trip it was too windy to get to the top, so maybe this time it will be different. The track starts from a DoC easement … Continue reading
April Club Night
Church Street Bible Chapel Hall Corner of Church Street and Avenue Road, TimaruWe will meet at our usual venue (Church Street Bible Chapel Hall, corner Church Street and Avenue Road, Timaru), starting at 7:30 pm. Our guest speaker will be Tia Matchitt from Environment Canterbury, who will be telling us what we … Continue reading