Taieri Recreational Tramping Club

No. 99 on old hardcopy list of 113 club tramps. “Mt Charles Mr Neil Farm”.
27 km from car-park.

Click here to read about Cape Saunders Lighthouse and the two graves

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27 km from car-park.

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7. 14 June 2023. Hikers. Allans Beach. Grade 2, $9, 39km, Leaders: Bruce Spittle, Alex Griffin

Fifteen hikers, including new hikers Heather and Val, set off from the car park at the end of Allans Beach road with clear skies but a chilly breeze. We briefly explored the east end of the beach as far as the waves allowed and then had morning tea in the shelter of the sand hills where there was some sun.

We walked the length of the beach to the outlet of Hoopers Inlet where the tide was coming in noticing two sea lions on the way.

We then followed the sand on the edge of the inlet to near the fence at the end where the inlet turns to the right and had lunch, at about 12, in a relatively sunny sheltered spot.

After lunch we explored the salt marsh area as far as the tide allowed and some more sea lions were spotted.

We retraced our steps to the west end of the beach and ascended into the sand hills about 100 m from the end of the sand hills near the inlet and after finding our way through some vegetation found the track through the farm leading back to Allans Beach road.

We arrived at the cars about 1405. Distance travelled approximately 9.5 km. The weather was reasonable for winter with sunshine and little wind most of the way. The views of the inlet and hills were tranquil. Coffee was had at Nichols.

Thanks to Co-leader, Alex Griffin and to Liz Griffin for liaising with Nichols.

Bruce Spittle

No. 24 on old hardcopy list of 113 club tramps. “Lovers Leap – The Chasm – Sandfly Bay. N Strang. Farm. Year Round.” No. 73 on old hardcopy list of 113 club tramps. “Sandymount – Lovers Leap. Year Round”.
29 km from car-park.
See Sandymount for area background information.
Sandymount closed for lambing Aug-Oct. Track unformed in places, grassy, slippery when wet. (See also article on pingao planting.)

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25. 27/03/2024. Hikers.  Sandymount Grade 2.5 Leaders: Jenni and Bruce Wright

Today was all about preparedness. The elements indicated that those who ventured out were hardy souls.

Distance Portobello from car-park: 32 km.

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13. 8/11/2023. Hikers. Varleys Hill-Hereweka Track. Grade 2.5. $9. 32km. Leaders: Jan Butcher/Jenny Finnerty

22 hikers set off on a cloudy morning for the Portobello Community carpark. Continue Reading »

32 km from car park

6. 22/1/2014. Hikers. Hoopers Inlet from Hall. Easy. Leaders: Barbara and Arthur

22 Hikers parked their 7 cars at Hoopers Inlet Hall. As recorded on the last report below, we rested for morning tea on the old Hoopers Inlet School grounds. Then over the hill to the the Papanui Inlet Road – Cape Saunders Road – Hoopers Inlet Road to the end. Over the style for lunch on a grassy slope sheltered from the wind.

A quick visit after down to the beach rewarded us with the sight of a sealion sanding himself in the sun. We retraced our steps back to the cars parked at Hoopers Inlet Hall.

(Extract from http://portobello.org.nz/our-community/hoopers-inlet-hall/:

The Hall belongs to the local community and is run and maintained by them. Originally built as a boating club, the hall was for many years “the place to be seen”. Dances have taken place here over the years and many local people have had family members start their courting days at this hall. The hall has extensive views of Harbour Cone (Hereweka) which can be viewed from the deck and double doors built onto a sheltered open space. The reconstructed fireplace is a central feature of the hall. … The kitchen has been modernised. The hall caters for all sorts of occasions. For a booking, call Jackie 478 0508 or email pencontract@xtra.co.nz to check availability.)

5. 11/5/2011. Hikers. Hoopers Inlet from Hall. Easy. Leaders: Chris, Dorothy.

4. 28/11/2007. Hikers. Hoopers Inlet from Hall. Easy. Leaders: Chris, Bill H.

On a very pleasant morning 15 hikers parked their cars at the Hoopers Inlet Hall and set out for Continue Reading »