Brighton Walks

15 km from car-park.

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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).

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

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.

Up the Bennett Road to inspect the Mosaic Wall …

… 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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9. 27 October 2021. Hikers. Brighton. E-M.  Leaders: Liz Griffin & Faye Lamb

On a some what cloudy day 23 hikers meet at Braids Hill Park Ocean View.

From here we took to the beach for a short walk…

and headed back onto the Main Rd and observed the group of houses that had been recently developed.

Onto the domain until we reached the bottom of Kayforce Rd where morning tea was taken.

A climb up to the top of a hill took place where great views of the surrounding district were appreciated.

Continued back up Bennett Rd to see the beautiful Mosaic Wall which is a must to see.

Down track to Main Rd enjoying views of a reasonable flat sea until we reached the Brighton Bowling Club for an enjoyable lunch break with full sunshine.

Away heading south until we climbed up to Bedford Parade with more lovely views and off to local coffee shop for refreshments.

Liz & Faye

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8. 5/5/2021. Combined. Brighton to Allenton. Leaders: Betty and Jim FinnieThe weather gave us just one of those amazing days after some overnight rain, so it was all go for

the 30 trampers & hikers, that departed by bus from Allanton for Brighton,after our commute there
by car.

From Brighton, Arthur lead a party of 20 as they meandered up the (gravel) 5.2 kms
McIntosh Rd for a timely meet up with the balance of the group of 10 lead up the 4.3 kms Scroggs
Hill Rd by Alex.

7. 22/7/2020. Hikers. Brighton area. Leaders Alex and Liz.

20 hikers including ramblers reported at Brighton Surf Life car park to a sunny but cool area to start there 11 ks hike. After about 10 minutes it was time for morning tea break at resident Sue’s house.

From here 3 ramblers went for there own direction while the hikers continued climbing up Scroggs Hill to the top.

Time was about  11 50 am so down McIntosh Road for lunch about 12noon. It had been very windy up till now but more sheltered on this road.

Cruising down until we came  to Star Fish exhibition shop where some purchases happened and from here onto Brighton Cafe for more good company to finish the day.   Alex and Liz.

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6. 5/9/2018. Both. Brighton Area & George’s 90th Birthday. Leaders; Alex, Liz and Arthur.

Back to the 9am summer starting time today. All club members traveled to Brighton this morning and parked at the Bowling Club.

Although a combined day, the leaders Liz and Alex asked me to take the Trampers on a separate tramp, to give them some exercise. The Hikers did a walk around the Brighton town area, …

[The hikers had a good walk. This leader was carried away with the atmosphere of the day wanting to treat it as a special occasion with special people which I feel hopefully was achieved. – Alex. and Liz]

… while the Trampers crossed back over the bridge and then followed Mcintosh Road out into the country.

Passing the “Hire Boats” by the river bridge brought back many memories from childhood for some, of boating on the river long ago.

After passing the last houses, the road followed the river flat for a time before turning away to ascend the green farmland hills.

At the right time morning tea was taken at a nice sunny spot.

The brilliant sunshine was very enjoyable as we followed the road uphill, with much to see. Green paddocks with some new lambs therein, and the bushy deep gullies. It was a beautiful day.

About 1.5 km short of reaching Scroggs Hill Road, it was time to turn back, and retrace our steps, downhill now.

Arrived back right on time (11.45 am) at the Brighton bowling Club’s pavilion for the birthday celebrations.

It was both George’s and his wife’s (Elizabeth) birthdays today, and both sat in a place of honour for the “finger lunch” provided by club members.

Ian Fleming said grace before the meal, …

…  and afterwards presented an interesting speech on George’s long association with this club, with reminiscences and memories of a Life Member. …

… George spoke in reply, before blowing out the candles and cutting his 90th Birthday Cake. …

… A great time was had by all, being a very happy occasion for our club members. The venue was perfect, with around 60 in attendance.

Special thanks to Liz and Alex Griffin for organising the day, [not to mention Jan Y for arranging the cake – Ed] and to George for providing the excuse for our day’s celebrations.
– Trampers’ Leader, Art.

5. 28/6/2017. Trampers. Kaikorai Estuary to Brighton. E. Leader: Jill.

On a frosty morning 10 trampers ventured south into the sand dunes at Ocean View Domain. Initially we crunched on frozen sand which was a contrast to last weeks creek crossings, rope climbs and the mud. It really was a pristine day the sea gently rolling in with a spray along the tops , sun out in its full glory and a clear horizon and no mid winter dippers !!

We followed the Ocean View coastal walkway

towards  Brighton. This is a purpose built track, fenced with access points to the beach to help protect the fore dunes. The back dune area has also has been replanted and is an ongoing project along with weed gorse and broom eradication.  The track meanders round a little creek back to the main road just below Big Rock. We climbed Big rock and had wonderful clear views both north up the coast

and south over Brighton and beyond. That was our hill climb for the day.

Our return was along the beach to the Kaikorai stream estuary where we had lunch along with the seagulls.

Our trip back was over the mud flats into the dunes again along a tussock covered track. We were accompanied by a local farm dog who wasnt really willing to go with his owner who was out training his horses on the beach. We eventually came out on the beach again and back to the cars  the time only being 1 pm. Back on the road towards Westward I had spotted a sign to a B n B and Gallery so all were keen to venture up the gravel road to a hidden gem where we meet the artist Karen Baddock who proudly showed us into her studio  and explained the history of some of her pieces . As I had read the birds look as tho they are ready to fly off the canvas. Her address [email protected]. It’s well worth a visit .We walked 10.2 kms and had our art fix as well . An enjoyable day . – Jill

4. 14/6/2017. Hikers. Brighton walk. Leader: Alex and Liz.

Eight hardy hikers enjoyed a walk along sand dunes at Ocean View with morning tea stop at playground.

Off to Brighton on a street walk with many points of interest given.

Back to Ocean View…

…for a one and half hour lunch stop with many topics discussed at the invitation of Marjorie and Bruce Spittle.  The weather was up and down but an enjoyable day had by all and off to Agnes’ coffee shop for refreshments and more wisdom. Great company.  – Liz and Alex.

3. 8/8/2012. Hikers. Brighton Walk. Leaders: George and Chris.

George first took 22 of us along a short beach walk and up to his property for morning tea. A light drizzle had set in, but not too discouraging. Thank you George for providing so many chairs.

Chris then took over and led us around a number of Brighton’s back streets overlooking the Otokia Creek. (I like ‘Stream’ better, but Creek it is.) Non-Brightonians were surprised by the extent of the township’s suburb.

 However the light rain wasn’t letting up, so at 11.00 a.m. we adjourned prematurely to the Brighton Rugby Football Club Hall (sic) on the Brighton Recreational Reserve (sic) (you can see I have googled all the correct local nomenclature).

With an hour’s wait till lunch time, Bruce, however, had happily brought along his guitar and songbooks, led us in some merry singing. In seemingly no time at all, we arrived at meal-time. President Bev presented an excellent official welcome and we enjoyed a pleasant sociable hour or so over a generous and varied selection of food. Thus came to its close another successful year. – Ian.

1. 13/12/2006. All. Brighton Domain. End of Year Tramp – Xmas finger food lunch. Easy. Leaders: George, Chris.