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 Cancelled – Benmore Peak (1894 m...Cancelled – Benmore Peak (1894 m...Sep 27 @ 7:00 amUnfortunately, the Benmore Peak trip planned for this Sunday (27th September) has been cancelled. A 1300 metre climb to the highest peak in the Benmore Range between the Mackenzie Basin and Lake Benmore. Snow likely.[...]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[...]

