Trip Reports

Dome Hills 5 people went on this.The weather was hot. A good walk around to the big rock then to Balmoral Rd.and back to the woolshed.

Clutha Gold Bike Ride This trip went from Waihola to Lawerence.12 bikers altogether.7 started at Waihola and 5 from Lawerence.The Waihola 7 had a head wind. A nice ride passing through two tunnels and timing was good from both ends.

Herbert Forest Working Bee

6 people helped out.Repairs to steps and track clearing was carried out.Track now in good condition.

Mt Domet from Chinamans Hut

8 people set off up to Chinamans Hut.Next morning some of the party set off for Domet.Lots of deer were sighted.Tussock was very high making it hard going on the way down.3 people made it to the top.A long day.                                                                                                Wednesday Walkers gave their report.

 

Up and coming Trips

Easter Trip Down the Dingleburn from the Ahuriri valley.

McKenzie Basin Visit McCauley Hut and surrounds.

Mt Obi from the pig route

Wanaka based walks ,a variety to choose from.                                                                                                                                                                  Members Summer Trips

Julian showed lovely photos of his and Lyn`s trip to Ball hut in the Mt Cook area and talked about the Dusky Trail near Twizel.A 23km walking /biking track.

Vicki had some great shots of wildlife when she went kayaking in Surat Bay in the Caitlands.

Neville joined Julian and Colin and walked part of the Motatapu track to the Fernburn hut.He also had some photos and talked about his walk into the Aspiring hut which has been renovated then on to the Cascade hut.A lovely area to explore.

Jenny and Karyl had an adventure rafting with a group of others down the Clarence river.They spent the days navigating the river rapids and calms and stopped for the nights at different campsites They enjoyed excellent food and wine and spacious tent accomodation,all transported along with them in the freight raft.They showed lovely photos of the scenery and mountain views they passed on their way to the sea.The geology in the area was very interesting to.An amazingly well organised sojourn.

Meeting closed at 8.45pm followed by a cup of tea.