Bannockburn Camp 2026 (Day 4) – Anne’s Spot, Kawarau River Walk, Carrick Winery

Img 3316 thumbnail09/03/2026 to 13/03/2026. Bannockburn Camp – Anne’s Spot, Kawarau River Walk, Carrick Winery. Combined.  Leaders: Anne Ward

 

Thursday 12 March 2026
A leisurely start with a presentation from a local establishment giving us a very informative talk and explanation on environmental happenings in the area, Thanks to Chris and Di.
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photo supplied by Helen
With lunches  prepared we headed down to Bannockburn bridge and walked a short distance to the inlet to have lunch beside a waterfall,
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Up the zigzag – photo & caption Helen
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an awesome hidden gem – photo & caption Graeme
this was a very nice relaxing lunch
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having lunch – photo supplied by Carol
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wildlife spotted at lunch – photo & caption Graeme
before heading back to the cars at the bridge
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Coming off the bridge – photo & caption Helen
then a 1hr walk upstream on the riverside track towards the gorge, upon returning to our vehicles we headed to Carrick winery ending our day with refreshments and pizza for tea.
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Just a couple of the winery having drinks. – photo & caption Helen

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

 

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