February 2026 Meeting Report

Meeting Report – February 2026

Colin chaired the meeting.

Trips Past

Ahuriri–Dingle
Four people travelled from the Ahuriri Valley over to Top Hut in the Dingle Valley. A large party was also expected, so tents were required. Members were treated to a fireworks display during the evening.

Herbert Forest Working Bee
A disappointing turnout. Hoods Creek Track has significant wind damage. Some boardwalk was installed across a muddy section.

Christmas Party – Waianakarua Reserve
A hot, pleasant day and a good catch‑up for members, Wednesday Walkers, and Wanderers.

Cass–Lagoon Saddle
Two groups completed this tramp: one of two people and one of four. They met at Hamilton Hut. Weather was good and all enjoyed the trip.

Mt Alexander (changed to Mt Kyeburn)
Due to bad weather, the planned Mt Alexander trip was replaced with Mt Kyeburn. Walkers visited the waterfall, then continued to the top and returned via a 4WD track.

Freehold Creek
Six people walked up this valley near Lake Ōhau. Good weather and lovely beech forest.

Sugarloaf Pass / Rockburn
Three people completed this tramp, which starts from the Routeburn. The Rockburn section was very steep and rough. They also had one day of rain. A solid workout over difficult terrain.

Up and Coming Trips

Twilight Walk
Open to the public. Walk from the North End up Buckleys Hill to the reservoir and return.

Green Point Hut – Jollie Valley
Stay in a musterers’ hut after walking up the Jollie River valley.

Bike Ride
Kakanui and surrounding areas.

Wednesday Walkers
A report was given.

Next club night we will welcome new life members, followed by a pot‑luck supper.

A sub‑committee has been formed to organise celebrations for the club’s 50th anniversary. Ideas are invited.

Robbie demonstrated a device for transferring gas from one cylinder to another.

Trip planning followed, then a cup of tea. The meeting closed at 8.40 pm.