Recent Posts
- Deep Stream – Fisherman’s Bend
- 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
Upcoming Events
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[...]Nov22Sun7:00 am Little Mount Peel-Huatekerekere ...Little Mount Peel-Huatekerekere ...Nov 22 @ 7:00 amA 900 metre climb via the Deer Spur track. Contact: Tania Dalzell (021 0226 8849) Depart: Medway carpark 7.00am Grading: M [...]Nov28Satall-day Rock of Ages BivRock of Ages BivNov 28 – Nov 29 all-daySaturday 28th-Sunday 29th November: Rock of Ages Biv Drive to Cameron Flat on Friday afternoon and walk 4km to camp at Glacier Burn. Saturday – 4 hour walk up the East Matukituki valley to the[...]Dec5Satall-day Dumb-bell LakeDumb-bell LakeDec 5 – Dec 6 all-dayClimb 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[...]Dec13Sun12:00 pm Christmas Barbeque Lunch – Glenc...Christmas Barbeque Lunch – Glenc...Dec 13 @ 12:00 pmCelebrate the end of another year with a lunchtime barbecue at the Glencoe Reserve (next to Iona camp) starting at midday. Bring your own picnic gear, food and drinks. We will provide and set up a[...]Dec20Sun8:00 am RoseneathRoseneathDec 20 @ 8:00 amThis tramp traverses hills and valleys between Lake Waitaki and the St Mary Range with some spectacular rock formations. Contact: Geoff Korver (021 183 2345) Depart:[...]

