Mount Barrosa (1364 m) is in the Hakatere Conservation area.  It is in the Ashburton Gorge area, a few kilometres west of Mt Somers. The track starts on private land and slowly climbs up a grassy valley; then there is … Continue reading →

Beuzenberg Peak (2070 m) is just to the NW of Stag Saddle, the highest point of the Te Araroa Trail. It can be accessed via a long ridge which starts near Rex Simpson Hut, which is near Mt Gerald Station. … Continue reading →

Following on from our recent South Temple trip, it's now time to explore the North Temple.  The track follows the stream up the valley for about 5 km, taking around 3 hours, to a cirque basin.  From there, if conditions … Continue reading →

Our monthly meeting will be held on Monday 12 December at our usual venue (Church Street Bible Chapel Hall, corner Church Street and Avenue Road, Timaru), starting at 7:30 pm. We will have a run-down on what's been happening recently … Continue reading →

Details coming! Leader: Ben 027 3880671 Grade: Moderate+

Mt Harper is in the Ashburton Lakes area, to the south of Lake Clearwater, and can be accessed from Lakes Camp, Emma or Roundabout.  Its summit is 1829 metres, so from the starting point there is an ascent of around … Continue reading →

Christine and David will jointly run this trip, and have given the following outline of their plans ... Departing from Timaru early morning on Friday 20th January (in one or two vehicles, depending on numbers going), we will meet up … Continue reading →

Potts Hut is located up the Potts River, in the Ashburton Lakes area.  It is a 10 bunk hut, dating from 1899.  The plan is to start at the Potts River carpark and walk into the hut via Mystery Lake, … Continue reading →

Note: New date for this trip!  Was 28/1/23 - Now 29/1/23 Details coming! Leader: Barry 6885320 / 021 02689877 Grade: Easy to Moderate This trip is on a private track, with a cost of $25 per head.

Our monthly meetings will kick-off for the year on Monday 13 February. Taking advantage of the nice long evenings and mild weather we will go for a walk round Claremont Bush, rather than meeting at the hall. Start time will … Continue reading →