August Club Night
2025-08-11 19:30 - 21:30 (Pacific/Auckland) | Church Street Bible Chapel Hall, Corner of Church Street and Avenue Road, Timaru
We will meet at our usual venue – Church Street Bible Chapel Hall, corner Church Street and Avenue Road, Timaru – starting at 7:30 pm.
This month we will hear about a short biking trip made in Europe last year by a couple of our members.
We will also have a round-up of recent and upcoming trips, followed by tea/coffee and biscuits.
All members are welcome to attend, along with anyone else interested in hearing about the club’s activities.

Woolshed Creek Hut: Day Trip
2025-08-17 08:00 - 18:00 | Mt Somers
Please note the new date for this trip (was 10/8).

This will be a day trip to the Woolshed Creek Hut on the Mount Somers track.
Walk to the hut for your lunch, then walk back out again in the afternoon. The return may be by the “Bus Stop” route, though this will be decided on the day – depending on time, the conditions and the wishes of those present.

Grade: Moderate
Organiser: Hazel 03 6882032 / 027 1705622

Rangitata Gorge: Day Trip
2025-08-23 08:00 - 17:00 | Rangitata Gorge area
A 15 km out and back trip from the intake at the beginning of the Rangitata Diversion Race.
The track initially climbs up the face of a river terrace. From then on the going is relatively easy-going and offers good views of the river gorge and the surrounding areas.
Grade: Easy to Moderate
Organiser: Barry 021 02689877 / 03 6885320

September Club Night
2025-09-08 19:30 - 21:30 | Church Street Bible Chapel Hall, Corner of Church Street and Avenue Road, Timaru
We will meet at our usual venue – Church Street Bible Chapel Hall, corner Church Street and Avenue Road, Timaru – starting at 7:30 pm.
This month we will hear from Wayne about his recent trip to the Land of Oz; along with our usual round-up of recent and upcoming trips, followed by tea/coffee and biscuits.
All members are welcome to attend, along with anyone else interested in hearing about the club’s activities.

Acland Shelter (Mt Somers): Day Trip
2025-09-13 07:00 - 18:30 | Mt Somers
Acland Shelter is about half-way along the track that runs across the South Face of Mt Somers.
From the carpark at the Staveley end of the track, walk to the shelter (for lunch?), then return to the carpark. This will be a long day, with a good mixture of uphill, flat and downhill sections. A good level of fitness will be required.
Grade: Moderate
Organiser: Barry 03 6885320 / 021 02689877

Fairlie Walkway: Day Trip
2025-09-16 09:00 - 16:00 | Fairlie area
Follow the Opihi River from Fairlie, walking towards Kimbell. Walk as far as you want to, then return to the starting point.
Grade: Easy
Organiser: Hazel 03 6882032 / 021 1705622

Mt Nimrod: Day Trip
2025-09-20 08:00 - 18:00 | Maungati area
Start on the Mt Nimrod Scenic Reserve track, then follow the easement to the top.
This will be a long day and will involve quite a bit of uphill walking, so a good level of fitness and endurance will be required. The views from higher up should make it all worthwhile!
For more information please contact Hazel, as below.
Grade: Difficult
Organiser: Hazel 03 6882032 / 021 1705622

Black Hill Hut (Oxford area): Weekend Trip
2025-09-27 08:00 - 2025-09-28 17:00 | Oxford area
A six bunk hut in the hills behind Oxford. Tents will be taken in case the hut is full.
More information coming in the future! In the meantime please contact Barry for further details.
Grade: Moderate
Organiser: Barry 03 6885320 / 021 02689877

Kelceys Bush and Hook Bush: Day Trip
2025-10-01 09:00 - 15:00 | Waimate
A couple of easy-going short walks near Waimate, suitable for all levels of fitness.
Meet at the Aorangi Stadium car park at 9:00. We should be back in the early afternoon, but bring your lunch – we will have it somewhere.
For more information, contact Hazel, as below.
Grade: Easy
Organiser: Hazel (03) 6882032 / 021 1705622

Methven Walkway - Biking Trip: Day Trip
2025-10-11 08:00 - 17:00 | Methven
This is a 12 km loop, but another 11 km return trip to/from the Ashburton River north branch can be added, giving a total of about 23 km riding.
We will start near Methven cemetery, bike through stands of exotic trees and then through an “enchanted” forest where fairies supposedly live. We will then continue along Rangitata Diversion Race canal to the north branch of the Ashburton River, before returning via quiet country roads back to our vehicles.
Anyone on this trip will need to be responsible for transporting their own bike.
Grade: Easy to Moderate
Organiser: Contact Catherine 027 7163518

Pisa Conservation Area (Otago): Multi-Day Trip
2025-11-06 08:00 - 2025-11-10 17:00 | Pisa Conservation Area
The following is an outline of what is intended. For further information please contact Catherine, as below.
Thursday 6/11: Drive to Cardrona. Walk from Tuohys Gully carpark to Meg Hut and stay the night there. (7 km, 2 to 3 hours, 8 bunks)
Friday 7/11: Day trip. Walk along the Roaring Meg Pack Track from Meg Hut to Roaring Meg, then return to Meg Hut by the same route. This will be a big day. (24 km return, approximately 8 hours)
Saturday 8/11: Walk along the Cardrona/Cromwell Pack Track from Meg Hut to Deep Creek Hut and stay the night there. (8 km, 3 to 4 hours, 8 bunks) Elevations: Meg Hut 960 metres; Deep Creek Hut 1325 metres
Sunday 9/11: Walk back from Deep Creek Hut to Meg Hut and stay the night there. (8 km, 3 to 4 hours)
Monday 10/11: Walk out from Meg Hut back to Tuohys Gully carpark (7 km, 2 to 3 hours), then drive home.
Grade: Moderate to Hard
Organiser: Catherine 027 716 3518.

November Club Night
2025-11-10 19:30 - 21:00 | Timaru
This month, we move outdoors and will meet in Centennial Park, Timaru, for a walk round some of the tracks in the Scenic Reserve.
Meet at the car park beside the lake at 7:30 pm and we will decide then where to go.
If the weather looks doubtful text or ring Graham Watson on 021 0829 3331 after 6 pm to see what’s happening.

June Club Night
2026-06-08 19:30 - 21:30 | Church Street Bible Chapel Hall, Corner of Church Street and Avenue Road, Timaru
Our monthly meeting will be on 8 June, starting at 7:30 pm at our usual venue – Church Street Bible Chapel Hall, corner Church Street and Avenue Road, Timaru.
All members and anyone else interested in the club’s activities are welcome to attend.
We will have our usual round-up of activities past and planned, and then have something a bit different – a Quiz Night! There will be questions on a wide range of topics. Bring something to write with, along with your thinking caps.

Timaru Wetlands and Coastal Track: Day Trip
2026-06-09 09:00 - 13:00 | Timaru
Explore the tracks through the wetlands at the south end of Timaru, and then walk down to the lighthouse at Jack’s Point.
Grade: Easy
Organiser: Hazel 021 1705622

Mid-Year Weekend: Two Day Event
2026-06-13 12:00 - 2026-06-14 12:00 | Waimate
Our much-anticipated and eagerly-awaited social event of the year takes place on the weekend of June 13th and 14th.
Join us for a weekend of fun, food, rest, relaxation, tall stories and maybe a bit of physical activity!
This year we will be at the Atwill Park scout camp near Waimate. We have the place for one night – arriving around noon on Saturday and leaving on Sunday.
Numbers are limited, as only 30 are permitted to stay overnight. If you are thinking of coming make sure to let Hazel by – Monday 8 June to ensure there will be a place and an evening meal for you.
An club has an information sheet about the venue and what you need to bring. Copies of this will be sent to all those intending to take part.
Catherine has very kindly offered to bring the main course for the Saturday evening meal and Justine has promised a special dessert. Costs for these will be shared amongst those attending. If anyone has special dietary needs they should let the club know. You will need to bring your own breakfast and lunch, plus nibbles and drinks.
The cost for the venue is $100, plus $10 per person staying overnight. Again, these costs will be shared amongst those attending.
The camp is very near Kelceys Bush, so some nice easy bush walks are nearby. As we will be close to Waimate the Whitehorse Walk and the new biking track through the gorge will also be handy, so bring your boots and/or bikes.
Grade: Easy
Organiser: Hazel 021 1705622

Stewart Island Rakiura Track: Multi Day Trip
2026-06-20 08:00 - 2026-06-24 18:00 | Stewart Island
Five days are required for this trip – two for travel, three for walking.
Departure from Timaru will be around 20 June. Bookings will be required for accommodation and travel.
To find out more about this trip, please contact ben, as below.
Grade: Moderate to Hard
Organiser: Ben 027 3880671

July Club Night
2026-07-13 19:30 - 21:30 | Church Street Bible Chapel Hall, Corner of Church Street and Avenue Road, Timaru
Details coming!
