The North Otago Tramping and Mountaineering Club is holding an Open Day at Herbert Forest on 21 April, and has invited us to take part, as below ... The North Otago Tramping and Mountaineering Club would like to invite members … Continue reading →

An easy 2 to 3 hour 5 km (return) through bush and undulating terrain close to hand. Suitable for all levels of fitness.  If time permits other tracks in the area could also be walked. Grade: Easy Organiser: Hazel 021 … Continue reading →

In 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 →

This 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 →

This 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 →

This 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 →

This 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 →

Lindisfarne 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 →

This 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 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 →