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 →

Catherine 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!

This 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 →

Planning for this is in the initial stages, so expressions of interest are being sought. The idea is to stay somewhere in the Lyttelton/Christchurch area and do several short or longer day walks over a few days.  If you think … Continue reading →

Gunns Bush is located 10 km northwest of Waimate in the Hunters Hills area.  From the end of Gunns Bush Road the track through the native bush follows a stream and does a small loop before returning the same way.  … Continue reading →

Our August meeting will be at our usual venue (Church Street Bible Chapel Hall, corner Church Street and Avenue Road, Timaru), starting at 7:30 pm. All members and all others interested in the club's activities are welcome to attend. This … Continue reading →

There is a possibility of a trip across the Heaphy Track, maybe sometime around 20 August.  If you think you may be interested in this, please contact Christine, as below.  More details will be provided in due course. Organiser: Christine … Continue reading →