Sep 17 2023

Macandrew Bay, Greenacre Street

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No. 6 on old hardcopy list of 113 club tramps. “Macandrew Bay. (Greenacres St). J Allen. Year Round.”
No. 74 on old hardcopy list of 113 club tramps. “Peninsula Traverse. Year Round”

Distance from car-park: 24 km.

11. 13/09/2023. Hikers. Delights of Macandrew Bay. Grade 2, $6, 24km, Leaders: Jenny Flack, Avis Williamson.

It was a reasonably pleasant September Spring Morning when 25 keen hikers gathered at Ralph Ham Park (The Muddy ) ready to tackle the ups & downs of the hidden pathways of Macandrew Bay.

On our way to discover the delights of Mac Bay - Jenni

On our way to discover the delights of Mac Bay (Photo & Caption Jenni)

We headed up Marine Parade to the first shortcut which took us rather steeply up to Marion St.

the hedge is along Marine Parade - Adrienne

The hedge is along Marine Parade (Photo & Caption Adrienne)

We stopped to breathe & admire the harbour views, daffodils, magnolias, kowhai trees & tuis which only got better as we walked along Howard St & Barling St . The descent to the harbourside was quite steep but in no time we were at Glenfalloch enjoying morning tea.

morning tea at Glenfalloch - Jenny

Morning tea at Glenfalloch (Photo & Caption Jenny)

Morning Tea at Glenfalloch - Adrienne (3)

Morning Tea at Glenfalloch (Photo & Caption Adrienne)

No long rest allowed tho & we were soon returning along Marine Parade, admiring more gardens , taking a hidden path between the school & Portobello road. We snuck down the Pharmacy’s driveway & took the side entrance to the Macandrew Bay cemetery where we were soon checking out James Macandrew’s headstone in a hidden corner.

Morning tea at Glenfalloch - Adrienne

Morning tea at Glenfalloch – Adrienne

Heather leading the charge up Kellas Street - Jenni

Heather leading the charge up Kellas Street (Photo & Caption Jenni)

Up Wharfdale St thro the shortcut to Mclelland St, a quick look at the windblown harbour then up Porterfield & the very steep Kellas St until everyone happily collapsed on the Flacks deck & enjoyed their lunch. After lunch we all safely descended the Track of Terror and then were treated to a garden tour at Judy & Greg Hawkers complete with chocolate chippie biscuits served by lovely 4 year old Georgie Hawker.

Amazing hospitality from the Hawker family - Jenni

Amazing hospitality from the Hawker family (Photo & Caption Jenni)

Along Mclelland Street - Adrienne

Along Mclelland Street – Adrienne

Judy Hawker talking about her garden - Jenny

Judy Hawker talking about her garden (Photo & Caption Jenny)

Judy Hawker talking about her garden - Adrienne

View from Jenny’s garden (Photo & Caption Adrienne)

The day was disappearing & afternoon tea at Glenfalloch was calling so while some paused at the Company Bay bus shelter the rest of us did a quick walk around the back of Company Bay & then all returned along the cycleway/ walkway to the cars.

This was my first trip as leader & I’d really like to thank my co-leader Avis for her help , also Jenni W & all the other walkers for their support & positive comments & my husband Trevor for woodchipping the paths to improve their safety .
Total distance covered 8km.
P.S. We all enjoyed a debrief at Glenfalloch. I did notice that it wasn’t only coffee & tea being consumed & somehow Alex managed to enjoy a free dessert !!
Jenny

10. 27/04/2022.  Hikers. Macandrew Bay, Greenacre Street Leaders: Helen and Judy D.
The hiking group left Mosgiel in fine weather but as we got to Dunedin and down to Macandrew Bay the rain set in. The Brighton crew left for home as we got there. The rest decided to have coffee and see what the rain did. Not good conditions so all 14 of us left for home a bit disappointed. Helen and Judy D.
Mac Bay

Photo Helen

9. 18/11/2020. Hikers. Macandrew bay,  Greenacre Street. Leaders Alex and Liz.
On a windy cool day 20 hikers set off on their walk departing from the Macandrew Bay local play ground park.
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Photo and Caption Jenni – “Happy Hikers set off.”

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Photo and Caption Jenni – “Could Imagine lots of fun in this tree hut!

Morning tea took place at top end of Greenacres Street and then onto walking track heading up hill to Camp Road.

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Photo and Caption Clive – “Morning tea under the tree.”

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Photo and Caption Clive – “Time for a swing.”

From here we headed towards and passing Larnach Castle and to the bottom of Camp Road where lunch was taken.
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Photo and Caption Clive – “Lunch out of the wind.”

During our walk the weather was a bit up and down with some light rain and sometimes sun shine.
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Photo and Caption Clive – Then the rain came.”

After lunch it was time for us to head down a formed track dropping quickly and into a farmers paddock as part of track. From here we headed towards McTaggart Street and back to the main road with a long walk back to where we parked the cars. On to Nichols for friendly chat and cup of coffee. Alex, and as far as Liz was concerned, a handy taxi service helped one of our life members enjoy himself.
Alex and Liz
8. 8/3/2017. Hikers. Greenacre St, Camp Track, McTaggart St. M. Leaders: Alex and Liz.

Route Map, courtesy Ian.

Perfect day for this walk which was about 11km. Up Greenacres St then morning tea and up to the start of the track which would take us to High Cliff road. The track was steep but many stops helped, I hope.

Track top stop just below Highcliff Road. (Clive pic.)

We cautiously walked along the road until we arrived at Larnach Castle and down the road beside it called Camp Road were we stopped for lunch half way down only to see one of the best views around and in brilliant sunshine which I think was enjoyed by all.

Lunch with a view. (Ian pic and caption.)

On to the Camp Track …

Descending Camp Track. (Clive pic.)

… which led us to the start of a track through private property but well marked.

Crossing from Camp Track to McTaggart Street. (Clive pic.)

This took us out at McTaggart Street and onto Portobello Road at Company Bay. From here we walked along the well formed footpath and waters edge back to Macandrew Bay for a well earned coffee. – Alex and Liz.

7. 17/4/2013. Hikers. Macandrew Bay, McTaggart St and Macandrew Bay back streeets and lanes. Leaders: Bruce and Marjorie.

Route Map, courtesy Ian.

The weather was drier down the Peninsula than it had been back at Mosgiel. We found the planned route beyond McTaggart Street blocked by a recently erected track closure notice, forcing us to retrace our steps to an earlier than planned lunch back at Macandrew Bay. We sought shelter in the lee of a Pohutukawa planting.

Lunch

Lunch opposite the shops

We made the most of the time afterwards by exploring a couple of no exit streets nearby, the second of which at its end gave entrance via a set of descending steps to the Macandrew Bay Bowling Club green, of which Club the husband of one of our group was a member. We then explored a lane beyond to exit on another road back to the cars, and then home. – Ian

6. 24/9/2008. Hikers. Macandrew Bay, Greenacre Street Medium. Lex, Graham
5. 1/8/2007. Both. Macandrew Bay, Greenacre Street. Moderate. Leaders: Chris, Lesley G, Bob & Evelyn
4. 8/6/2005. Hikers. Macandrew Bay, Greenacre Street. Leaders: Val and Brian, Molly.
3. 25/2/2004. Hikers. Greenacre Street, Macandrew Bay. Easy+. Leaders: Ray, Peter
2. 2/6/1999. Macandrew Bay, Greenacre Street. Leaders: Chris, Pat, Mary L.
1. 13/9/1989. Macandrew Bay and up Greenacre Street. Average to Hard. Leaders: Merle, Jean, Ria and Kees.

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