3 Kings from Heenan Road

Lower Taieri Plains Thumbnail30/10/2024. 3 Kings from Heenan Road. Grade 3 Hikers. Leaders Dave Roberts Neville Griffiths.

On a chilly calm Morning 18 hikers set off from Mosgiel at 9am to pick up one hiker at Outram

Leader & Tec In Position 800
Leader & Tec In Position – photo & caption Barbara

From there we will walk to the top to 3 Kings having morning tea on the way up.

Morning Tea On The Way To Three Kings 800
Morning Tea On The Way To Three Kings – photo & caption Barbara
The track was a well formed farm track; it was a steady climb through bush with  several stops to enjoy the views of Lake Waipori Lake Waihola and wider Taieri.
Perspective Enroute Three Kings 800
Perspective Enroute Three Kings – photo & caption Barbara
Lower Taieri Plains 800
Lower Taieri Plains – photo & caption Barbara
Three Kings Trip 800
Three Kings Trip – photo & caption Barbara
We had a leisurely lunch at 12 noon amongst the sheltered bush.
To Lunch Or Not To Lunch That Is The Question 800
To Lunch Or Not To Lunch That Is The Question – photo & caption Barbara
We walked up a rougher steep track until we reached 3 Kings.
In Search Of Three Kings Even One Would Do! 800
In Search Of Three Kings Even One Would Do – photo & caption Barbara
We headed back down the track to the vehicles
Heading Down From Where Three Kings Left For The Orient 800
Heading Down From Where Three Kings Left For The Orient – photo & caption Barbara
In the afternoon it was a hot warm day and we finished by having a drink at the Blend in Outram.
Blend Outram Here We Come 800
Blend Outram Here We Come – photo & caption Barbara
Thank you Michelle and Steve for giving us permission to enter your property .
Distance travelled 12kms
Dave Roberts  and Neville Grffiths

 


Link to background information and earlier tramps and hikes in the same area.

 

One thought on “3 Kings from Heenan Road”

  1. I am enjoying Barbara’s comments LOL. You had to be there right ? I was so worn out I went to sleep in the bath, lucky it wasn’t a big enough bath to drown in.

    Good day out tho.

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