Dumb-bell Lake

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December 5, 2026 – December 6, 2026 all-day

2026-12-05T00:00:00+13:00

2026-12-07T00:00:00+13:00

Climb up Freehold Creek, over the top of the Ohau Range and down to Dumb-bell Lake. Return over Mount Sutton (2007 metres) and down the Ohau ski field. Tents required.

Contact: Julian and Lynette Hardy (021 716 685) Depart: Fri pm or Sat am

Grading: M-F Names to Lynette by Sat 28^th Nov. please

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27
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7:00 am Benmore Peak (1894 metres)
Benmore Peak (1894 metres)
Sep 27 @ 7:00 am
A 1300 metre climb to the highest peak in the Benmore Range between the Mackenzie Basin and Lake Benmore. Snow likely. Option of 650 metre climb to The Buscot (1245 metres). Contact: Jonathan (021 833[...]

Oct
4
Sun

8:00 am Deep Stream
Deep Stream
Oct 4 @ 8:00 am
Deep Stream flows into the north side of Lake Aviemore just above the dam. The walk follows the gorge up to a broad valley, then over a saddle to return by another valley to Fishermans[...]

Oct
6
Tue

6:30 pm Twilight Walk
Twilight Walk
Oct 6 @ 6:30 pm
A beach walk from the carpark where Beach Road meets the coast – walk along the beach to Old Bones and back along the road. (Low tide is 6.45pm.) Contact: Neville Corry (027 955 8580)[...]

Oct
11
Sun

9:00 am Bike Ride in Livingstone-Tokorah...
Bike Ride in Livingstone-Tokorah...
Oct 11 @ 9:00 am
Start and finish at Jane Simpson’s place at 529 Tokorahi-Duntroon Road; then drive to Duntroon pub for debrief. Ride is about 42km and will suit e-bikes. Contact: Jane Simpson (027 4434 278); Jenny Kitchin (027[...]

Oct
12
Mon

7:30 pm Clubnight – Tramping in Tasmania...
Clubnight – Tramping in Tasmania...
Oct 12 @ 7:30 pm
Julian and Lynette Hardy will talk about their trip on the Overland Track in Tasmania. This will be followed by a quiz to test your knowledge of New Zealand flora, fauna and geography with renowned[...]

Oct
17
Sat

all-day Lake Ohau Base Camp
Lake Ohau Base Camp
Oct 17 – Oct 18 all-day
A weekend based on the Glen Mary Ski Club hut with a variety of walks, Contact: Karyl Robertson (021 047 5159) Depart: Medway carpark 8.00am Grading: E-M [...]

Oct
23
Fri

all-day Mavora Lakes (Labour Weekend)
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Oct 23 – Oct 26 all-day
A base camp at the South Mavora Lake campsite. Tents required. A range of walk options including the Kiwi Burn Track loop, Careys Hut, Taipo Hut and generally around the Mavora Lakes area. Contact: Julian[...]

Nov
1
Sun

8:00 am Tara Peak (909 metres)
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Nov 1 @ 8:00 am
Tara Peak is the second highest peak in the Campbell Hills at 909 metres. It involves a steady climb of 500 metres on beautiful tussock country with great views. Contact: Jonathan Bielby (021 833 379)[...]

Nov
9
Mon

7:30 pm Club Night – Trip Planning
Club Night – Trip Planning
Nov 9 @ 7:30 pm
Come along with lots of bright – or even inspired – ideas for the summer programme to make best use of the long days and good weather. The more the merrier. Contact: John Chetwin (027[...]

Nov
14
Sat

all-day Leaning lodge Weekend
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