Recent Posts
- Trip report for the Herbert Forest Working Bee 20 September 2026
- East Awakino
- Trotters Gorge (back up for planned Carey’s Creek walk)
- Maitland Stream Track, 1–2 August 2026
- Aviemore Dam to Kurow
- Benmore Dam to Sailors Cutting
- Trip Report, Kings Birthday, 2026
- Mt Meyer (795m)
- Mt Ida – Ida Range, Oteake Conservation Park
- Whitehorse, Waimate
Upcoming Events
Sep27Sun7:00 am Benmore Peak (1894 metres)Benmore Peak (1894 metres)Sep 27 @ 7:00 amA 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[...]Oct4Sun8:00 am Deep StreamDeep StreamOct 4 @ 8:00 amDeep 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[...]Oct6Tue6:30 pm Twilight WalkTwilight WalkOct 6 @ 6:30 pmA 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)[...]Oct11Sun9:00 am Bike Ride in Livingstone-Tokorah...Bike Ride in Livingstone-Tokorah...Oct 11 @ 9:00 amStart 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[...]Oct12Mon7:30 pm Clubnight – Tramping in Tasmania...Clubnight – Tramping in Tasmania...Oct 12 @ 7:30 pmJulian 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[...]Oct17Satall-day Lake Ohau Base CampLake Ohau Base CampOct 17 – Oct 18 all-dayA 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 [...]Oct23Friall-day Mavora Lakes (Labour Weekend)Mavora Lakes (Labour Weekend)Oct 23 – Oct 26 all-dayA 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[...]Nov1Sun8:00 am Tara Peak (909 metres)Tara Peak (909 metres)Nov 1 @ 8:00 amTara 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)[...]Nov9Mon7:30 pm Club Night – Trip PlanningClub Night – Trip PlanningNov 9 @ 7:30 pmCome 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[...]Nov14Satall-day Leaning lodge WeekendLeaning lodge WeekendNov 14 – Nov 15 all-dayThe rebuilt Leaning Lodge hut lies at 1220 metres on the Rock and Pillar Range which has spectacular views from the top. It is reached by a 900 metre climb from SH87 near Middlemarch. Bring[...]