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Clubnights
Club night is at 7.30 pm on the second Monday of each month except December and January. Meetings are held in the North Otago Search and Rescue Headquarters, 1 Severn Street. Entrance is the first on the left from the bottom of Severn Street. Potential members are welcome.
Trip Costs
Trip transport costs are shared among participants. Some trips involve additional accommodation and activity costs.
Trip Grading
E Up to 4 hours walking on tracks
M Up to 8 hours walking, reasonable fitness needed.
F Over 8 hours walking, usually rough terrain, a higher level of fitness and alpine equipment often needed.
Programme
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Monday 13th April: Club Night – Everest Base Camp Trip
Speakers: Julian and Lynette.
Meeting at NOSAR rooms, 1 Severn St, 7.30pm
Saturday 18th – Sunday 19th April: North Temple
The North Temple is possibly the most accessible alpine cirque in New Zealand. On Saturday, drive to Temple shelter and walk the 2 ½ hours or so up the North Temple valley, including crossing the river and several side streams. Explore the cirque, camp overnight and return on Sunday. Tents required.
Contact: David (021 053 7847) Depart: Medway car park 8.00 am Saturday.
Grading: Medium
Names to David by Monday 13th April please.
Saturday 25th-Sunday 26th April: Dunedin Weekend
Day trips including Ship at Anchor in the Lammermoor Range. Stay with friends or at Dunedin Holiday Park.
Contacts: Rodney (027 717 6431); Jenny (027 819 6401) Depart: Fri pm
Grade: Medium
Names to Jenny by Monday 13 April for accommodation please.
Sunday 3rd May: Tara Peak (909 metres)
Tara 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 (021 833 379) Depart: Medway car park 8.00 am
Grading: Medium
Saturday 9th – Sunday 10th May: Spurs Hut
Spurs Hut is a hidden South Canterbury gem. An easy overnight trip with a 2 ½ hour walk up the North Opuha River to a restored musterers’ hut. Tents advisable.
Contact: Jenny (027 819 6401) Depart: Medway car park 7.00am Saturday
Grading: Easy
Names to Jenny by Monday 4th May please
Monday 11th May: Club Night: AGM – Trip Planning
The Club’s Annual General Meeting will be held followed by Trip Planning for the July-September period. Members are urged to consider taking an active role in the club’s administration and bring ideas for exciting winter trips.
Contact: Jonathan (021 833 379) Meeting at NOSAR rooms, 1 Severn St, 7.30pm
Sunday 17th May: Mount Meyer (795 metres)
Start from Little Roderick on the north side of the Waitaki River, climb 400 metres to Mt Meyer, drop down to Mt Orr Stream then climb up a side valley to the saddle above little Roderick and back down.
Contact: Neville (027 955 8580) Depart: Medway car park 8.00am Grading: Medium
Sunday 24th May: Mount Ida (1690 metres)
A 1300 metre climb from near Wedderburn led by Rodney. 4WDs desirable.
Contact: Jenny (027 819 6401) Depart: Medway car park 8.00am
Grading: Medium-Fit
King’s Birthday weekend: Saturday 30th May – Monday 1 June: Herbert Forest-Waianakarua Reserve
Starting at the Swallows car park, walk up forest tracks to Mt Misery Road and over to the Kahikatea Hut to stay the night. Day 2 go down to the middle branch of the Waianakarua River and climb up a ridge to the Staircase Hut for the second night. Day 3 walk out via Staircase Ridge and Herbert Forest tracks to the Swallows car park. Tents required.
Contact: Robbie (021 044 9437) Depart: Swallows car park 8.00am Saturday
Grading: Medium
Names to Robbie by Monday 25th May please.
Sunday 7th June: Herbert Forest
A day enjoying the native forest tracks in the Herbert Forest coupled with maintenance work if required.
Contact: Robbie (021 044 9437) Depart: Medway carpark 8.00am
Grade: Easy
Monday 8th June: Club Night: Wikipedia and NZ National Parks
Speaker: David will update members on the project to improve Wikipedia articles about New Zealand’s national parks.
Contact: Jonathan (021 833 379) Meeting at NOSAR rooms, 1 Severn St, 7.30pm
Saturday 13th – Sunday 14th June: Wanaka Base Camp
A weekend based at the Wanaka camping ground with a choice of day trips.
Contact: Karyl (021 047 5159) Depart: Medway car park 7.30 am Saturday
Grading: Easy- Medium
Names to Karyl by Monday 1st June please.