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 →

This trip has been postponed.  A revised date of 31 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 →

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 trip is excellent both for beginners and for those with more experience.  The track … Continue reading →

At this meeting Judy and Colin will tell us about a trip to the Thousand Acre Plateau, and maybe also (time-permitting) one across Waiau Pass. As usual we will have a round-up of recent and upcoming trips. All members are … Continue reading →