Mt Alford (1171 metres) is between Mt Somers and Mt Hutt. The walk is 4.6 km each way and takes 4 to 5 hours return. It is initially through bush, then through tussock and subalpine vegetation to the top. From … Continue reading →

This area covers a lot of land approximately between Omarama and St Bathans. The plan for this trip is to start near Omarama on Friday morning, walk to Top Hut and stay there that night.  The following day will involve … Continue reading →

The Gammack Range sits between Jollie and Cass Rivers (near Mt Cook), and the Gammack Conservation Area is public land. The plan is to drive up early Saturday morning, walk past Jollie Hut (3 km in on the eastern side … Continue reading →

This trip has been postponed.  A new date has not been set, but it is hoped to be later in the year. We will start walking from Old Faithful Road, following poles up to the summit (1226m), where there will … Continue reading →

Our monthly meeting will be on Monday 8 April, starting at 7:30 pm, at our usual meeting place - Church Street Bible Chapel Hall, corner Church Street and Avenue Road, Timaru. All members, along with anyone else interested in the … Continue reading →

Following on from the talk we had at one of our meetings last year (where we offered our assistance), we will be helping with maintenance at the site in the morning, then go for a walk round the area in … Continue reading →

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 →