Eighteen of us met at the Ravensbourne carpark opposite the old hotel, and in beautiful sunshine we walked along Totara St above the main road along to the park at the end where we had morning tea. From there we sauntered down the hill and crossed Ravensbourne Rd to the walkway and followed it until we got to Burkes.
The bus stop there has a striking monochrome mural (or ‘Muriel’ to longtime Coro viewers) of the old brewery that used to stand on the site.
Up to the streets above Ravensbourne Rd, all named after native birds where we walked to St Leonards passing well kept gardens including one with a stall of plants from Bluestone Nurseries for sale which the keen gardeners amongst us were very interested in. We saw both Lodges in St Leonards, and stopped for an early lunch at the end of Takahe Terrace on the edge of a sports ground. Then back down to the walkway which took us all the way back to the Ravensbourne carpark. A very relaxed and enjoyable day.
We stopped at Emersons for a coffee on the way home. Thanks to Raewyn for organising this hike. And a special thanks to Linda for leading the group at short notice. Helen
Ravensbourne Hotel to start the walk along the West Harbour walk and cycle way. We stopped 15 minutes along the track for morning tea and those that felt a need had a turn on the exercise equipment to test
their skills. Along the way we came across a railway maintenance crew doing work on the track. This really fascinated many though mainly the men. I’m sure with a bit of encouragement they would have
jumped the fence to have a try at hammering in the squiggly steel rods. Further along we left the track at Burkes and crossed a very busy road to walk up the various streets including Kiwi St, Kaka St. down Pukeko St. past St Leonards Hall and school.
On the way we enjoyed looking at historical homes and lovely gardens including St Leonards Lodge
and University Lodge. We had lunch in the sunshine at
the St Leonards Park.
After lunch we returned to our cars walking the whole way on the track and also had the pleasure of watching the large tanker and tug boat making their way up the harbour. A very
pleasant 10.5kms. Coffee stop was at the stadium. – Raewyn and Jay.
21 hikers parked at the Otago yacht Club and walked the cycle/walkway to St Leonards and back, a total of 11 ks – not bad for a mid-winter day with planned hikes cancelled due to illness of leaders. Morning tea was had on the yacht club verandah as it was still a bit chilly. With a cold breeze in our faces we stepped it out briskly …
… to St Leonards where lunch was eaten with a bit of sunshine to help. The return trip saw us well spread out with unfit ones like myself dragging the chain a bit at the back of the pack. We were reunited at the University coffee shop where a pleasant social hour was spent. – Judy.
We parked cars down below the Ravensbourne Hotel and took the walkway to Burkes where we morning-tead.
We took the old road to St Leonards reflecting on its probably origin as just a track through the bush following the easiest gradient. We turned up Kiwi Street, along Kaka Street, admiring well-kept properties there, down Pukeko and along past St Leonards Hall and the school. Up Ruru to view the mock Tudor House.
Down again to front past the University Lodge Gates, and next it, St Leonards Lodge. Then along to St Leonards Park for lunch.
Returning back to the cars we were relieved the cold southerly had abated somewhat. Thanks to Judy, Adrienne and Helen for excellent leadership. – Ian.
4. 29/10/2014 Hikers. Ravensbourne Walkway. E. Leaders: Peter and Wendy.
Lunch stop was very sheltered, with plenty to watch on the walkway – runners … cyclists … mums with prams …
Two of our group caught the eye of another group and had their photo taken which was published in the Star local paper on Thursday 30th.
I was very taken with a stone sofa on the side of the walkway.
All up we walked over 10km Lets hope this walkway does find its way to Port Chalmers in the future.
We spoke to a young girl on the track from Uni. She was part of a group of students from the Mining dept. She was amazed when Mollie told her how old she was. Then Doug came striding along and I said he was the same age. She was very impressed with us.
We had a coffee at the Plaza which is the cafe at the stadium in the uni part.
1. 17/6/2009 Hikers Pedestrian/Cycle track North End Rowing Club to Maia E $4.00 Leaders: Lois & Lance
7 members (Molly, Neil, Lois, Lance, Bev, Margaret and Angela) set off at 10am from the University Aquatic Centre (just north of the Boat Harbour, via Leander St- opposite Butts Road on the way to Port Chalmers beside Palmers Quarry – now known as Shiel Concrete) for a brisk stroll to the Ravensbourne Yacht Club, stopping a while for morning tea.
From there we proceeded to Maia crossing the railway line at Hume Pipeworks, opposite the Ravensbourne Hotel, which looked closed for the winter.
There are extensive notices in yellow & red advising one NOT to cross the railway line but in this case we had no alternative as the walkway from the Ravensbourne yacht club proceeded on the left-hand side of the yacht club on the site of the second railway line which has since been removed.
Upon leaving Maia we proceeded up Ascog Road & along Totara St and down Adderley Terrace to the Ravensbourne Hotel, across the road to the overbridge at the Ravensbourne Yacht club and back to the cars.
The walk took approx 1 1/2 hours and because of the cool temperatures and accompanying wind chill factor it was decided to go home for lunch.
An enjoyable walk taking 3 hours (includes an hour travelling time) – Angela.