Oct 26 2022

Brighton Walks

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15 km from car-park.


10. 26 October 2022. Hikers. Brighton. Grade 1.5. Leaders: Liz Griffin & Faye Lamb

On a very pleasant and warm Brighton morning 22 hikers set off towards McIntosh Road led by Faye (with an E).

Talking about wetland planting

The wet land area planting and a talk about it. (Photo and caption Helen)

We visited Star Fish Gallery for morning tea and a friendly inspection of premises hosted by owner.

People at Starfish Gallery

Morning tea at Starfish Gallery. (photo and caption Helen)

From here we headed back down the hill to explore different parts of Brighton and Ocean View led by Alex as Liz was off the scene with slight injury caused earlier in the week. With such a pleasant day it was good to enjoy sea views and other interesting sites before a stop for lunch at Ocean View.

Brighton beach

Sea view (photo and caption Helen)

Up the Bennett Road to inspect the Mosaic Wall …

Mosaic wall with images of sea creatures

The mosaic wall. Beautiful. (photo and caption Helen)

… which leads us down the steep track back to Brighton and local Coffee shop for more relaxation and welcome visit by Bev Harvey and Dot Bennett.
Alex And Faye.


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Mar 12 2020

Brighton: Beach, Big Stone, Rapleys, Beach

11/03/2020 Hikers and Ramblers Brighton Beach  E Leaders Liz and Alex
Brighton Beach is always a beautiful spot to visit, and today was no exception.
Over 25 Hikers and Ramblers set out from the Brighton Bowling Club.  The wind was cool so a vigorous walk along the beach towards Taieri Mouth got us warmed up before turning around and heading back to the surf club at Brighton for morning tea.
brighton Beach car park

Photo and Caption Clive – “Brighton beach car park.”

Brighton Beach Surf Clubres

Photo and Caption Clive – “Brighton Beach Surf Club”

We then headed off towards Ocean Beach, a tunnel and sand dunes.   The blackberries were ripening nicely and provided a sweet treat.   We were able to point out past and present Homes of ex all blacks, Community leaders and some colourful characters from Brighton’s history.

 

Ocean Beach tunnelres

Photo and Caption Clive – “Ocean Beach tunnel.”

Ocean Beachres

Photo and Caption Clive – “Ocean Beach”

 

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Photo and Caption Clive – “In the sand dunes”

By lunchtime we reached the old creamery coal mine.   There were several tales to be told about the coal mining days and of tragedy in the deaths of two of the coal miners.   We sat amongst the gum trees for lunch and listened to stories.

 

 

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Photo and Caption Clive – “Lunch amongst the gum trees”

 

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Photo and Caption Clive – “The old coal mine was over there.”

After lunch we walked up the hill and met Warren Harris who owns the site of the old coal mine.   We were treated to a visit to his ‘Man Cave’ with some historic treasures and memorabilia.

 

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Photo and Caption Clive – “Warren explains his collection.”

 

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Photo and Caption Clive – “Tragic stories of coal mining days.”

Historical photos from Brightonres

Photo and Caption Clive – “Historical photos from Brighton.”

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Photo and Caption Clive – “The creamery.”

We then headed back into Brighton past some million dollar homes with fantastic sea views, followed by coffee and a natter at the Brighton Café.

Alex and Liz Griffin (pp Clive Crossman)


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Sep 16 2015

Brighton Beach south

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Location: 15 km.
5. 16/9/2015. Trampers. Brighton to Kuri Bush.
Seven trampers started out from Brighton to walk the beach to Kuri Bush. The weather was overcast, but fine all day, & no wind, which made pleasant beach walking.
As lunch was taken before we reached Kuri bush,

Lunch. (Heb pic)

Lunch. (Heb pic)

we never quite made it all the way there before turning back. As the tide was starting to come in,

(Heb pic)

(Heb pic)

we walked some of the way back on the road, until we could get back

(Heb pic)

(Heb pic)

onto the beach. – Heb.

4. 7/11/2013. Both. Brighton to Bruce Rocks. Leader: G Haggie.
3. 10/11/2010. Trampers. Brighton Beach walk south. Medium. Leaders: All.

Brighton-Sth. Beach walk. GPS of route, courtesy Ken

This was the first tramp without a recce or leader. Overworked leaders had begun complaining as low tramper numbers had meant frequent leadership duties. Ironically 10 of us turned up on the day. We had morning tea at the same spot as last time – at the point where the unbroken beach gives way to rocky outcrops and small bays. As you can see, the tide was well out.

Lunch stop.

The two small waterfalls pictured in the last tramp were almost indiscernible trickles, so dry had the season become. So far out was the tide, that we were well beyond the point we had reached on the previous occasion. Fortunately Ken drew our attention to the fact that we had gone over 8 km, only about 2 km short of Kuri Bush. Far enough. So we lunched. On the way back some striated rock face drew our attention.

Rock face

We got well strung out on the walk back with one or two getting well ahead and a tail-end group dropping well back. But we all got there, with several taking the opportunity to enjoy going bare-foot in the surf.
However we all made good time covering 17 km all up, getting back to the cars about 2.30 p.m.
A lovely sunny day. Tide well out. Good hard sand. It was great. – Ian
2. 20/8/2008 Trampers. Brighton Beach walk south. Medium. Leaders: Ian, Sabina
Tea stop. Lex, Ken, Pat, George, Sabina, Who?.

Tea stop

This beach tramp from Brighton south was merely a replacement for a soggy winter Spiers Road circuit but proved to be a gem. After the first unbroken beach walk from Brighton, the small sandy bays at its south end were a welcome delight and of endless interest.

The rocky points between them proved not too difficult to negotiate, provided one carefully stepped between slippery seaweed. Again there was constant interesting variety of shapes and rocky pools.

Waterfall

Waterfall

Waterfall

Waterfall

(Of course a welcome sunny day interrupting a dreary wet August was quite a help too.) And to top off the specialness of the day, George observed that this was the first time the club had attempted the walk, although the Trixies had it on their calendar.
This is a walk to be planned only when low tide occurs between 12.00 and 1.00 p.m. as at high tide the sea comes right up to the steep banks. As it chanced it was a 12.00 p.m. low tide day. 1.00 p.m. would have been even better as we had to plan our return early enough to get back beyond the last rocky point and onto the unbroken beach again before the returning sea had encroached too much.

A solitary fisher

A solitary fisher

And at this point was a further point of interest. George had told leaders Sabina and Ian when they were still at the planning stage that horse riders used a parallel track through the sandhills when the tide was full, so here was a landscape of its own to vary the return trip and avoid the soft sand of the upper beach that the returning tide would have forced us onto. Mainly marram grass and lupin, the dips and rises, gullies and ridges led on and on in a world seemingly quite divorced from road on one side and beach on the other, interrupted only by a web of road-to-beach tracks constantly crossing our walk.
At last, the return to the cars with nine of us having enjoyed a day of welcome break in the weather and a rewarding treat of beautiful hidden bays of which we had hitherto been completely ignorant. – Ian

1. 10/10/2007. Hikers. Beach Walk. Brighton. Easy. Leaders: Jean, Dot B.

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May 29 2009

Beach Walk, Blackhead, Kaikorai Estuary, Ocean View, Brighton Tramps

29/5/2009 Hikers. Waldronville, Blackhead. Easy. Leaders: Bob M, Peter.
Cars parked at Kaikorai Estuary by gun club. Beach walk to Blackhead. Beach back. Golf Course. Waldronville, return.
14/1/2009 Ocean View, Kaikorai Estuary, Big Rock. Leaders: George, Ria.
First tramp for 2009 was a combined one and 17 members, keen to get out tramping/hiking again after Christmas/NewYear break, met at Ocean Beach Church for what proved to be a very pleasant, easy beach walk. Day was warm and sunny, with no wind. We wandered along to Ocean Beach to the Estuary, stopping for morning tea on the way. An added bonus was seeing several horses, either being ridden or with sulkies, training along the edge of the water. They certainly make a great sight.
Horses being exercised on Ocean View beach

Horses being exercised on Ocean View beach

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Apr 23 2008

McIntosh Rd from Brighton to Fulton’s Bush.

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23/4/2008 McIntosh Rd from Brighton to Fulton’s Bush. Leaders: Dot B

In spite of a less than conducive day for hiking, with strong winds and some black clouds hanging around, 11 hikers, plus

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Mar 15 2024

Chain Hills-Friends Hill Tramps

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No. 102 on old hardcopy list of 113 club tramps. “Friends Hill Chain Hills Year Round”. Background information on Saddle Hill Hotel


20240313 110151 Thumbnail46. 13/03/2024 Flower St and Chain Hills.  Grade 2.5. Leaders: Avis Williamson/Jan Butcher.
About 16-17 hikers caught the bus into Fairfield and met up with the townsfolk at the Petrol station.

 

 

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Mar 06 2024

Waikouaiti: Matanaka, Beach Walk

Distance from car-park: 57.5 km.

On The Huriawa Peninsula Track (pam) Square15. 06/03/2024. Combined. Waikouaiti. Grade 2.5. $16. 57 km. Leaders: Karen McInnes/ Gail Williams, Carol Morrison/Val Cayford
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Feb 24 2024

Waldronville

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10 km from car park.


20240214 125001 Square 10014. 14 February 2024. Hikers. Waldronville Wander. Grade 2. $5. 10km. Leaders: Phil Keene, Helen Morris.

After leaving PJ park right on time and catching up with the locals at the Estuary, 24 Hikers set out in orderly fashion back down the road towards Waldronville and crossed over into Island Park through the new gate, noting the sign ‘ no dogs allowed’. Must be to keep all the professional dog walkers out? Continue Reading »

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Feb 03 2024

Coutts Gully – Sawmill Roads – options

No. 76 on old hardcopy list of 113 club tramps. “Coutts Gully Return Sawmill Rd Farm”. Livingstonia Park distance from car-park: 32 km.


30. 31/01/2024. Hikers Coutts Gully Road.  Grade 3. Leaders: Bruce and Alex

Photo Helen Square ResAfter welcoming a new hiker, Peter Dodds, twenty-four hikers left Livingstonia Park, about 9.30 am, heading to the left (east) to the sand dune track that led out to the road by the bridge and then headed up Sawmill Road to have morning tea beside the implement shed on Alan Gorton’s farm.

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Nov 12 2023

Portobello, Clarks, Sheppards, McArthny, Varleys Hills

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Distance Portobello from car-park: 32 km.

Map of area


Img20231108124710 Square Res100x10013. 8/11/2023. Hikers. Varleys Hill-Hereweka Track. Grade 2.5. $9. 32km. Leaders: Jan Butcher/Jenny Finnerty

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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

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Jul 22 2023

Scroggs Hill Road, Seaview Road, McIntosh Road

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Distance from Bush Road  carpark: 15 km.


12. 19/07/2023. Hikers. Taieri View . Grade 2.5, Leaders: Jill Dodd, Jenni Wright.

On a beautifully calm day and prospects for continuing conditions, we met the Dunedin and Brighton-ites at the Brighton Surf Club around 9.50 a.m. Welcome to Wendy, we hope you enjoy your day with us. Twenty-four chatty hikers set off up McIntosh Road and admired the huge amount of plantings in the wetlands. We have a greater sense of appreciation now for the work after our Halo Project six weeks or so ago.
We were to have morning tea at Starfish Gallery, around 2 km from the Surf Club but the owner had an appointment and couldn’t now host us. However, this didn’t stop us choosing a suitable spot just north of the studio.
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Brighton- morning tea (photo and caption Jenni)

It felt great to be surrounded by beautiful rolling hills, lush fields, and stunning views out to sea and the various islands, White, Green and Moturata.
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Mail boxes ( one with succulents on the top) above Brighton estuary (photo and caption Jill D)

We continued up McIntosh Road, the only oncoming traffic being around 20 e-bikers, who were going like the clappers. We made good time and arrived at the intersection of McIntosh /Scroggs Hill Roads where we enjoyed lunch. It never ceases to amaze me the conversations that are had whilst out, they’re simply hilarious.

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Great view over the Taieri (photo and caption Jenni)

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Heading off after lunch (photo and caption Jenni)

We now got our view over the Taieri, and then proceeded down Scroggs Hill Road mostly single file which had a few more vehicles but all were very responsive to our hikers and reduced their speed considerably. One member was concerned about walking single file as this may impede (his) conversation! There were many examples of retired tractors and cars exposed to the elements and the consequent erosion.

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Example of interesting buildings (photo and caption Jenni)

It was fascinating to see the variety of homes in Brighton …. some beautifully restored, other new builds taking advantage of stunning views, and some steeped in history of family times. Liz and Alex, being long-time residents, provided great commentary along the way.
We got back to the cars and enjoyed the walkway along to Brighton Beach Café, for ice creams, coffee and more chatter and laughs.

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Brighton Cafe – great service (photo and caption Jenni)

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Brighton Cafe (photo and caption Jenni)

We covered 10 kms today and loved the warm Spring-like weather. Thanks to everyone for making this another enjoyable outing.
Jill and Jenni.

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May 26 2023

Glenfalloch to Edgar Centre or reverse

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1. 24 May 2023. Bayfield carpark to Glenfalloch. Grade 1. Hikers. Leaders: Linda Partridge and Helen Ingram.

A convoy of cars from Mosgiel parked in the Bayfield carpark at 9.45 joining Brighton and Dunedin people. Twenty-five hikers in total readied themselves for a walk along the cycle track along Portobello Road to Glenfalloch. It was a still bright morning, the harbour sparkling in the sunlight. We walked along the side of the inlet and stopped at Vauxhall Yacht Club for morning tea.

Hikers 24 May Glenfalloch Morning tea stop Ady

Morning tea stop. Photo & caption Ady

Then on to Glenfalloch which we reached just before noon.

Hiker 24 May An amazing lunch spot, thanks to Glenfalloch for allowing us to use their steps. Marijke

An amazing lunch spot, thanks to Glenfalloch for allowing us to use their steps. Caption & photo Marijke

Hikers 24 May Glenfalloch Enjoying the last of the stunning autumn colours on this beautiful sunny day Marijke

Enjoying the last of the stunning autumn colours on this beautiful sunny day. Caption & photo Marijke

The gardens look beautiful every season, and that day in autumn the maples were flaming red, and a long bank of fuchsias in purple and shocking pink terraced one of the hillsides. We had a leisurely lunch and Linda had prepared a questionnaire for us to take round the gardens to help us explore the grounds.

Hikers 24 May Glenfalloch Some googling (cheating) required to get the right answer. Linda

Some googling (cheating) required to get the right answer. Photo Linda

Hikers 24 May Glenfalloch Time for some chat before we hear the results of the survey Linda

Time for some chat before we hear the results of the survey. Photo Linda

Hikers 24 May Glenfalloch Helen announced the outcome of our "Treasure Hunt". We saw things that we never noticed before, and we got a chocolate prize! Thanks to Linda and Helen, it was a lot of fun. Marijke

Helen announced the outcome of our “Treasure Hunt”. We saw things that we never noticed before, and we all got a chocolate prize! Thanks to Linda and Helen, it was a lot of fun. Caption & photo Marijke

How many spoons in the sculpture near the restaurant? Where will you find the sundial? It really brought out the competitive nature in us! But everyone’s a winner, and a bag of Cadbury Favourites was handed round.

The Portobello bus was due at 2.15pm, and most of the hikers decided to walk on to Macandrew Bay to catch the bus there.

Hikers 24 May Glenfalloch Walking along the path marijke

The keen ones continue onto Macandrew Bay. Caption & photo Marijke

Brandishing BeeLine Cards we filled the bus and were dropped off close to the cars.

Hikers 24 May Glenfalloch Getting our Bee cards out to get on the bus back to the 'Start'. For many a new experience! Marijke

Getting our Bee cards out to get on the bus back to the ‘Start’. For many a new experience! Caption & photo Marijke

We finished the day with a hot drink at Nicols Garden Centre. Thanks to Linda and Helen for a very enjoyable day.


 

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Apr 01 2023

Taieri Mouth

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No. 78 on old hardcopy list of 113 club tramps. “Knarston Park Sth Coast (Ask Jean Young) Farm”

Location: 31.5 km.

 


15. 29/3/2023. Millennium Track, Taieri Mouth.  Leaders Dave and Mike

I seriously questioned my sanity on the drive from sub tropical Port Chalmers to Mosgiel for this weeks walk. The torrential rain and hailstones on the Southern Motorway left me with a sense of foreboding. However, 17 hikers eventually assembled at the meeting place at Knarston Park on Taieri Beach for what turned out to be a really enjoyable walk with the predicted rain showers non-existent.

Morning smoko was held on the verandah at Jay’s river mouth crib where we could admire the house extension at one neighbouring property and the dismantling of a Kauri boat on another.

29 Mar Hikers Millenium Track morning tea Helen

Morning tea at Jay’s crib. Photo & caption Helen

From there it was a pleasant river side walk on the Millennium Track and boardwalks before starting the grunt up the hill to the welcome seats where we had lunch before re-tracing our steps back to the cars.

29 Mar Hikers Millenium Track On the track Mike

Millennium Track. Photo & caption Mike

29 Mar Hikers Millenium Track Taieri view Helen

View from the lunch seat. Photo & caption Helen

29 Mar Hikers Millenium Track Lunch Helen

Lunch. Photo Helen

Consensus of opinion is that the grade should be re-classified as a 3.5 as Sir Edmund Hillary got a Knighthood for climbing hills that steep. The return to the cars was achieved without mishap and tiffin was taken by some at the Brighton Cafe.

Thanks to Dave Roberts for leading at a leisurely pace that made the uphill sections enjoyable. Total distance walked was 9.5km

Mike Webb

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Feb 03 2023

Quoin Point Bull Creek

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No. 79 on old hardcopy list of 113 club tramps. “Quoin Pt – Bull Creek – Farmland (see George) Farm”

45 km from car park.
“quoin” definition: 1. An exterior angle of a wall or other piece of masonry.
2. Any of the stones used in forming such an angle, often being of large size and dressed or arranged so as to form a decorative contrast with the adjoining walls. Seek permissions. 03 –
Coast and farm walk. Bull Creek nature walk to waterfall (tiny!) recommended.

16. 1/2/2023. Quoin Point to Bull Creek. Combined. Leaders Bruce, Alex, Helen and Phil.

Thirty-one keen walkers headed south and after regrouping at the turnoff to Quoin Point road parked in a paddock opposite the wool shed at the end of the road where lambs were being drafted.
1 Feb Bulls Creek Keen to get started John

Keen to get started. Photo & caption John

We followed the farm road leading down the hill towards Quoin Point and then turning right opening closing gates where appropriate before stopping after 15 minutes near an inlet with a choice of sun or shade. Shade was more popular.
1 Feb Bulls Creek Morning tea near Quoins Point Phil

Morning tea near Quoins Point. Photo & caption Phil

We continued across the paddocks and paused for a time near a caravan and new home above it on the hillside with natives planted in two paddocks while Bruce chatted to the land owner Peter O’Connor of Riversdale. Peter said he was happy for trampers to traverse his property and did not need to ask his permission in the future. The two paddocks are linked by a pipe gate and the best exit to the beach and Bull Creek was at the far corner nearest the sea of the second paddock. The path goes down the hill over some grey rocks and then along the coast to Bull Creek. He plans to mow a track across the lower part of his property in about two years to make access easier.
1 Feb Bulls Creek Neil on gate duty again John

Neil on gate duty again. Photo & caption John

1 Feb Bulls Creek An example of the beautiful farm gullies, planted in natives John

An example of the beautiful farm gullies, planted in natives. Photo & caption John

1 Feb Bulls Creek Local's dog, keen to come with us John

Local’s dog, keen to come with us. Photo & caption John

1 Feb Bulls Creek Going to visit the house on the hill Phil

Going to visit the ‘house on the hill?’ Photo & caption Phil

1 Feb Bulls Creek Happy trampers Pam

Happy trampers. Photo & caption Pam

1 Feb Bulls Creek Around the corner to Bulls Creek Pam

Around the corner to Bulls Creek. Photo & caption Pam

1 Feb Bulls Creek Watching over Bulls Creek Pam

Watching over Bulls Creek. Photo & caption Pam

We had lunch on the North side of Bull Creek in case the rising tide cut us off. A seal was spotted in the water at Bull Creek and another mammal seen in the distance on the rocks on the way back. Clare’s family had built a dam across the creek so that the seaweed in the creek could be flushed out once the dam broke.
1 Feb Bulls Creek Time for lunch John

Time for lunch. Photo & caption John

1 Feb Bulls Creek Bus iconic tree and three T.R.T.C. icons John

Bulls Creek iconic tree and three T.R.T.C. icons. Photo & caption John

Clare kindly arranged for 3 of the party to travel back by car; a 25 minute journey going near Milton.
The weather remained fine. Distance 13.56 km, Climb 384 m. We started walking at about 10 am and were back to the cars at 3 pm. There were many views of the coastal rocks. Hay tedding was in progress on one paddock and for the others the hay had been cut and baled since the recce.
1 Feb Bulls Creek Very precise windrowing Phil

Very precise windrowing. Photo & caption Phil

Future walks on the property might be considered for mid-February or after when the sheep are likely to have been shorn, the lambs drafted and the hay cut which makes walking easier. Thanks to the co-leaders Alex Griffin, Helen Morris and Phil Morris for their valuable leadership. Also to Neil for his opening the gates, waiting for the last person to go through and then, remarkably, being in position to open the next gate. He was also better at spotting where the next gate in paddock was, possibly due to his eyes operating at a higher elevation. Thank you again Neil. Our thanks are also due the land owners Alan Shaw, Gwen Lane and Peter O’Connor for their kind permission to be on their properties and to Clare for her local knowledge of the area and assistance with offering transport back to the cars for three persons.
Because the Brighton Café closes at 4 pm the group was given the opportunity to make their own choice for coffee, such as at Waihola or Mosgiel, or an ice cream at Brighton.
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