NOTMC Meeting Report Nov.2024                                                                                             

 Jenny chaired our meeting.  A handbook has been produced by the club to be given to new members as a guide .                   

Trip Reports                                                                                                                                         

Waianakarua river mouth to Kakanui river mouth. 5 people enjoyed .this coastal walk  .They timed their walk according to the tide.Very successful.                                                                         

Bike Trip

Weather not good for this ,only 2 people were keen. They enjoyed it Route kept under wraps for a fine day another time

Discovery of Cave at North  Peak  

This cave has been lost to the club for quite a few years,but found again after a lot of searching.Trees in the area had been felled so it was a good time to search.The cave was rediscovered on the south ridge of Nth Peak. A good result  .

Mt Milne

4 people walked 4 hrs to the top of Mt Milne. There was still snow on the west side and it was foggy on top. A good day out.

Up and Coming Trips.

Paradise Gully in the Hopkins area.

Mt Sommers staying overnight in huts in Hakataere area.

Scout Hill in the Kakanui Ranges.

Love Our Huts

An expedition is planned to tidy up and check on some of the huts in the Ohau area.Hope to visit Cullers Hut ,Dazzler Biv,and Elcho huts.

Trip Planning then went ahead for the next 3 month period.

An idea to have night walks was put forward and supported by members.Looking to hold them in February.A discussion  on locator beacons and emergency contacts was had also.

Meeting closed Followed by a cup of tea.