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Orokanui Lagoon and Ecosanctuary, Waitati – Information and Trips Library

Scope:

This page of club tramps and hikes to the West Harbour area groups together trips to the Orokanui Lagoon, Waititi area and the Ecosanctuary. (map)

Background Information:

Road distances from Mosgiel carpark.

TRTC Grading Information – trips incorporating these tracks are generally given a TRTC grading of about 3. This is indicative only, as trips can be allocated a higher or lesser grading depending on the route taken. For more detailed analysis refer to Grading Information.

How To Get There:

(1) via Waitati – take the Northern Motorway to Waitati and turn right onto Harvey Street into the township. Drive through the township to Orokonui Road and continue to the sanctuary and carparks.

(2) via Port Chalmers – take SH88 to Port Chalmers and turn left onto Borlases Road just before entering Port Chalmers. Continue up this road and take a sharp left onto Blueskin Road which will take you to the sanctuary.

Links to tramps and hikes in this area:

01/04/2026. Coastal Connection/ Orokanui Lagoon Walk. Grade 3. Combined. Leaders: Pam Cocks; Tail-end Charlies: Val Cayford, Julie McKenzie, Adrienne Ensor
22/10/2025. Orokonui Lagoon/Waitati Grade 2. Hikers. Leaders: Phil and Raewyn Keene.
20/11/2024. Orokonui / Wrights Road. Grade 3. Hikers. Leaders: Jay Devlin and Pam Clough.

Orokonui Ecosanctuary. 2012 – 1996 (9 trips, 1 with reports and photos, 1 with photos only, 7 with no reports or photos)

Moeraki – Information and Trips Library

Scope:

This page of club tramps and hikes covers trips on the North Coast north of Dunedin City, Waitati involving club trips to Moeraki township / boulders. (map)

Background Information:

Road distances from Mosgiel carpark.

TRTC Grading Information – trips incorporating these tracks are generally given a TRTC grading of 2. This is indicative only, as trips can be allocated a higher or lesser grading depending on the route taken. For more detailed analysis refer to Grading Information.

How To Get There:

Take SH1 North and look for the signpost indicating the Moeraki township (approx. 59 km from Dunedin) and turn right onto Hillgrove Moeraki Road. Follow the road over the railway line and the signs to Moeraki township for parking and toilets located on the reserve.

Links to tramps and hikes in this area:

15/01/2025. Moeraki Millennium Track Moeraki Township to Moeraki Boulders. Grade 2.5. Hikers. Leaders: Neville Griffiths and Dave Roberts

Moeraki. 2022 – 1989 (5 trips, 20 with reports and photos, 1 with photos only – 15/12/1997 TRTC 10th Anniversary Dinner, 2 with no reports or photos)
End of Year: Moeraki Boulders. 1997 – 1989 (3 trips, no reports or photos)
Camp: Moeraki Motor Camp. 1992 – 1989 (2 trips, no reports or photos)

Waihola Area – Information and Trips Library

Scope:

This page of club tramps and hikes in the area South via SH1 and groups together trips to the area around Lake Waihola, including Waihola Hill and Lawlor Farm. (map)

Background Information:

Road distances from Mosgiel carpark.

Access Permissions are required for trips incorporating Lawlor Farm – refer guidelines

How To Get There:

Travel south on SH1 to Waihola township located about 5 minutes after the flood free section of the highway (past the bridge over the Waipori River). Turn right just past the tavern and proceed to the domain where there is ample parking and toilets. The boardwalk / cycleway track commences from the domain itself.

Links to tramps and hikes in this area:

02/07/2025. Mid Winter Lunch at Waihola. Grade 2. Combined. Leaders: Noel McRandle, Dave Roberts, Gwenda Farqharson, Karon Reid.
04/12/2024. Waihola – new cycleway/walk. Grade 3. Trampers. Leaders: Heather Kirk and Jenny Wilton

Waihola Walk. 2024 – 2010. (4 trips, 3 with reports and photos, 1 with photos only)
Waihola Hill and Lawlor Farm. 2023 – 2022. (2 trips with reports and photos)
Finlayson, Wilkinson, Waihola, Skyline Roads. 2012 – 1988 (16 trips, 1 with report and photo, 1 with photos only, 14 no reports or photos)

Deep Creek – Information and Trips Library

Scope:

This page of club tramps and hikes in the area West via SH87 (inland on the south side of SH87) groups together trips to Deep Creek. (map)

Background Information:

Road distances from Mosgiel carpark.

TRTC Grading Information – trips incorporating these tracks are generally given a TRTC grading of 4. This is indicative only, as trips can be allocated a higher or lesser grading depending on the route taken. For more detailed analysis refer to Grading Information.

Access Permissions are required for trips to Deep Creek – refer guidelines

Deep Creek Water Scheme Pipeline history.
Further background information behind Deep Stream project

How To Get There:

Follow State Highway 87 from Outram to the Clarks Junctions turn off. Turn left onto the Old Dunstan Road which will take you past Rocklands Station and continue to the gate of the Te Papanui Conservation Park (managed by DOC).

Links to tramps and hikes in this area:

06/11/2024. Deep Creek Weir. Grade 3. Combined. Leaders: Barbara Shackell, Wendy Langley, Carolyn Pridham, Sue Johnstone.

Deep Creek Weir from Old Dunstan Road past Rocklands. 2023 – 1989 (19 trips, 8 with reports and photos, 9 with no reports, 2 with photos only)

Dried Mexican Bean Recipe – Lenore A.

Dried Mexican Bean Recipe
(serves 6)

500g kidney or pinto beans
2 tsp salt
2 tsp chilli powder
2 tsp ground cumin
1 large onion

Cover the beans with water, bring to boil. Keep at boiling point for 10 mins. Remove from the heat and leave to stand for an hour.
Then bring to boil again.
Lower the heat, add salt, chilli powder, and cumin. Simmer for 2 hours or more, until tender. Add the diced onion after an hour of cooking.
Leave the lid off the pot for the last 30 minutes or so to evaporate most of the liquid. Mash the beans with potato masher, or puree in a food processor.
Spread out in a thin layer on 2 baking trays greased with oil (not butter). Place in the oven at lowest temp (about 65C) and use the handle of a wooden spoon to hold the oven door open a fraction to allow the air to circulate.
Leave for 6 or more hours, until dried and brittle.
Break up and store in plastic bags.
To reconstitute on the tramp, add an equal volume of water and simmer. Chopped salami and/or grated cheese can be added. Serve with rice.

Dried Meat Sauce for Pasta – Lenore A.

Dried Meat Sauce for Pasta
(serves 4)

500g lean minced beef
2 med onions, diced
6 cloves of garlic, crushed
Salt and pepper
365g tin of concentrated tomato paste
2 teasp dried oreganum
100g parmesan cheese

Fry the mince, onion and garlic without any oil for 5 minutes, or so, mashing the meat with a wooden spoon until it’s browned all over.
Push the mixture to one side of the pan, spoon out all fat that has collected. (Any fat left will turn the mixture rancid, you will lose some meat juices doing this).
Add salt and pepper, stir in tomato paste.
Spread mixture out thinly on oiled baking tray (do not use butter).
Place in the oven set at 65C, and use the handle of a wooden spoon to keep the oven door open a fraction.
Leave for 6 hours or until it is dry and brittle but do not over dry as the tomato will become bitter. Break up the mixture. Add dried oreganum and store in a plastic bag.
Grate the cheese and pack in a separate plastic bag.
On tramp-bring 6 cups water to the boil, add 500g pasta (vermicelli is best). Boil for 3 minutes, then add dried mince mixture. Simmer then cover for 5 minutes.
Serve with the cheese.

Presidents Report 2022-2023

Taieri Recreational Tramping Club

President’s report 2022-2023

It is my pleasure to present this report.

We have had a full on year, of major and minor events, contained within a varied trip programme which in turn has been affected by a few wet Wednesdays! The latter being most unusual but hopefully not setting a long term precedent; one benefit being to remind us that there is no substitute for wearing and carrying the right gear for the weather on the day.

Majors being a very enjoyable Xmas function at Taieri Mouth with standout entertainment, as well as discovering the efficient taxi service that exists down there….This was followed by a successful week at Bannockburn that comprised a varied walking programme, some walks being a first for many of us, as well as undertaking a Tour de Dunstan and environs on Les bicyclettes. . The travel agents we used

for this event were most efficient and we look forward to their offering planned for Kelvin Heights and the Queenstown area in the coming Autumn, but of course we do need to get through spring and summer first!

Our recent 35th birthday and mid winter celebrations were outstanding and subsequent discussions thought provoking. The photo show displaying a trip down memory lane is currently to hand and we are hopeful it can be made available shortly.

We have had a range of new walks and variations on previous walks and have tried to pick up on those not done for some time. The big turnout to support the Halo Project at Long Beach was wonderful and a more than useful adjunct to the flax clearing undertakings we do. As discussed with a range of folk we are assessing with the Green Hut Group how we can take a ‘working bee’ approach to the track clearing work and continue the club’s contribution to track maintenance on our side of Flagstaff/ Swampy. More on this shortly.

The Committee and sub committees/ web team continue to fine tune processes and communications such as the ability to print the trip programme from the website, as well as the ongoing reassessment of fuel costs The latter has been recently looked at again for when we do the summer trip programme. We have looked at why disclaimers of liability are not required as well as settled a process for walks to accommodate folk who may wish not to complete the full walk on the day.

Our membership has blossomed through the last few months and stands at 109, with some pending! Our life members are Bev Harvey, George Haggie, Margaret Smith and Molly Vaughan.

For your information the current office holders and Committee members offer themselves for re election and Graeme Souter has been nominated for the sole vacant standard position on the committee.

Thanks to everyone who has contributed in so many ways outlined above to make a successful year, supporting each other is a hallmark of the club.

This year will be the last for Jill Dodd on the committee as she has decided ‘to retire’. Jill has had a lengthy stint since 2015 as vice president/president/past president and of course acting president during Covid. In addition, Jill has initiated a range of trips, first aid training as well and events such as the recent Halo project contribution and more. We look forward to walking and talking with you Jill for many years to come!

I move that this report be adopted.

Seconder

Phil Keene, August 2023

AGM Minutes August 2023

Minutes of the 35th Annual General Meeting of Taieri Recreational Tramping Club held at the Taieri Presbyterian Church Hall, on Thursday 24 August 2023 at 1.30 p.m.

Present: Phil Keene (Chair), Anne Ward, Barbara Shackell, Betty Finnie, Bev Harvey, Bill Cubitt, Bruce Wright, Carole Morrison, Clive Crossman, Dave Roberts, Diane Paterson, Dorothy Bennett, Elaine Day, Eleanore Ryan, Gail Williams, Grant Shackell, Gwenda Farqharson, Heather Kirk, Helen Morris, Jan Butcher, Janette Abbott, Janice Yardley, Jay Devlin, Jenni Wright, Jill Dodd, Jim Finnie, John Gardiner, Judy Dennison, Karen McInnes, Lester Harvey, Margreet Simpson, Marijke Schofield, Neil Hodgkin, Neil Simpson, Pam Cocks, Phil Morris, Raewyn Keene, Ross Davies, Sarah McCormack, Shona Munro, Theresa White and Wyn Davies.

Apologies: Alex Griffin, Avis Williamson, Chris Wither, Dave Mellish, Di Bezett, Esther Willis, Graeme Souter, Heather Reid, Jenny Finnerty, Jenny Flack, Jill Reid, Kathryn Fagg, Katrina McKenzie, Lenore Armstrong, Liz Griffin, Lyn Keene, Neville Griffiths, Pam Clough, Peter Davie, Shona Carruthers, Wendy Begley and Yan Campbell.

Minutes of Previous Meeting

The minutes of the 34th AGM were taken as read, having previously been circulated. Moved Jan Butcher, seconded Margreet Simpson that they be confirmed as a true and accurate record. Carried.

Matters Arising

None.

Correspondence

None.

President’s Report
Phil presented his report for the year, and this is attached to these minutes. Attached.

Phil Keene moved that his report be adopted, seconded by Sarah McCormack. Carried.

Financial Report

The financial statement, previously circulated to members, was summarised by Jenni Wright.

Income for the year was $2,575.03, expenses $1,610.41, resulting in a surplus of $964.62. The current state of finances was $1,245.12 with $4.60 petty cash, totalling $1,249.72.

There was a timing issue in income and expenditure.

As at year end, we had not yet received the invoice from the Taieri Bowling Club for the catering for the 35th birthday celebratory lunch. Income for the 35th lunch is $885.00 which means that our surplus to 30 June 2023 in real terms is $79.62.

The Committee at its meeting on 27 June 2023, recommended that the annual subscription and joining fee remain at $10 each.

Jenni Wright moved the adoption of the Treasurer’s Report, seconded John Gardiner. Carried.

Appointment of Reviewer for the Forthcoming Year

Keith Mackenzie has agreed to be TRTC’s reviewer for the 2023-24 financial year. Jenni Wright moved that Keith Mackenzie be reappointed as reviewer, seconded Barbara Shackell. Carried.

Election of Officers

Position	Name	Moved	Seconded
President	Phil Keene	Jenni Wright	Jill Dodd
Vice President	John Gardiner	Helen Morris	Dave Roberts
Secretary/ Treasurer	Jenni Wright	Jay Devlin	Barbara Shackell

Existing Committee

Jay Devlin

Jan Butcher

Karen McInnes

Pam Cocks

John Gardiner

Theresa White

Sarah McCormack

Committee (New)

Graeme Souter

Neil Hodgkin

Heather Kirk

Communications

Ross Davies

Pam Cocks

Jill Dodd

The Committee as outlined above was appointed unanimously.

Jill Dodd has resigned from the Committee as Past President and her considerable service to the Club was acknowledged with a rousing applause.

Life Membership

The President outlined the approach taken by the Committee to confer life memberships on four members. The process outlined in the paragraph 4 (e) of the constitution was read and then citations and presentations were read and made for Betty and Jim Finnie, Lester Harvey and Neil Morrison.

General Business

Webteam: Ross Davies, in response to Phil Keene’s appreciation of the Webteam, thanked the willingness of Chris Wither, Diane Paterson and latterly Marijke Schofield to step up as necessary to cover for each other. This is a great resource for the Club and the efforts of the Webteam are very much appreciated by all members.

The meeting closed at 1.45 p.m.

Guest Speaker: Jonah Kitto-Verhoef, Halo Project.

Jonah as Operations Pest Manager provided an overview of the organisational structure that focuses on working with communities across four areas, predator free zones, forest habitat restoration, from source to sea and seabird habitat restoration. It soon was very clear that extensive skill sets and passion for the job was required. Jonah demonstrated the extensive concentration of trapping systems and methodologies with predator free zones surrounded by large buffer zones. Jonah demonstrated different trap types and when and how they are used to

the best outcomes; he acknowledged there is a ‘dark side’ to the work. Much of what Jonah demonstrated is on the Halo Project website https://www.haloproject.org.nz/predator-free and this includes resource info sheets for groups and individuals. Clive Crossman thanked Jonah for his talk and presented a donation from the club for the Halo Project’s work

Heenan Road to the Maungatuas and the Three Kings – Information and Trips Library

Scope:

This page of club tramps and hikes covers trips West via SH87 which includes trips from Heenan Road to the Maungatuas and the Three Kings. (map)

Background Information:

Road distances from Mosgiel carpark.

Access Permissions maybe required as this trip (Heenan Road) ventures over a working farm – refer guidelines

Restrictions: lambing Sept-Nov

TRTC Grading Information – trips incorporating these tracks are generally given a TRTC grading of 3. This is indicative only, as trips can be allocated a higher or lesser grading depending on the route taken. For more detailed analysis refer to Grading Information.

How To Get There:

From Outram turn left onto Allanton Road then right onto Huntly Road – this runs into Maungatua Road. Proceed to McLaren Road on the right, this in turn runs into Heenan Road.

Links to tramps and hikes in this area:

30/10/2024. 3 Kings from Heenan Road. Grade 3. Hikers. Leaders Dave Roberts Neville Griffiths.

Tramps Incorporating Three Kings. 2021 – 1989 (26 trips, 6 with reports, 1 with photos only, 19 with no reports)

Dunedin City Town Belt areas – Information and Trips Library

Scope:

This page of club tramps and hikes in the Dunedin Central City area groups together trips Town Belt and includes Bellknowes, Bullock Track, Cosy Dell, Olveston, Robin Hood Park, Unity Park.

Background Information:

Road distances from Mosgiel carpark.

TRTC Grading Information – trips incorporating these tracks are generally given a TRTC grading of about 2. This is indicative only, as trips can be allocated a higher or lesser grading depending on the route taken. For more detailed analysis refer to Grading Information.

There is a heap of info on Google if any one wants to find out about the Town Belt Article, Olveston, and any of the grounds like Robin Hood. Also the Dunedin Amenities Soc. have a wonderful web page as well.

Links to tramps and hikes in this area:

20/05/2026. Town Belt/Bullock Track/Woodhaugh Gardens. Grade 2. Hikers. Leaders: Jan Palmer & Sue Beal.

Street Walk: Town Belt areas. 2024 – 2008 (11 trips with reports and photos)

Yellow Ridge, The Gap, Gap Ridge – Information and Trips Library

Scope:

This page of club tramps and hikes in the Silver Peaks area groups together trips to Yellow Ridge (map) including Gap Ridge, The Gap, Yellow Hut and the South Branch of the Waikouati River

Background Information:

Road distances from Mosgiel carpark.

TRTC Grading Information – trips to Yellow Ridge, The Gap etc are generally given a TRTC grading of 5. This is indicative only, as depending on the route taken, allocation of gradings can differ from this. For more detailed analysis refer to Grading Information.

Silver Peaks Forest for background information on the area.
Accessed from Mountain Road from old forest HQ 6 hr ret, Route, DOC and private land.

How To Get There:

Proceed via the Northern motorway to Waitati and turn left onto Double Hill Road (just past the store on the left at the end of the motorway), which joins Steep Hill Road. Access to Yellow Ridge route is located off this road.

Links to tramps and hikes in this area:

19/03/2025. Yellow Ridge via Walkers Road, River Track/out via Tunnel Track.Grade 5. Trampers. Leader: Ross Davies.

Tunnels Track, Yellow Hut, The Gap, Gap Ridge. 2021 -1997 (8 trips, 6 with reports and photos, 2 with no reports)

Bull Creek, Quion Point – Information and Trips Library

Scope:

This page of club tramps and hikes in the South Coast area groups together trips to Bull Creek and Quion Point. (map)

Background Information:

Road distances from Mosgiel carpark.

Access Permissions are required as trips to Quion Point / Bulls Creek venture over a working farm – refer guidelines.

“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.

How To Get There:

To reach Quion Point take the Taieri Mouth Road from Brighton, across the bridge at Taieri Mouth. Continue on Moturata Road and onto Akatore Road, past Akatore Creek and turn left onto Quoin Point Road.

Links to tramps and hikes in this area:

Quoin Point Bull Creek. 2023 – 1996. (16 trips, 7 with reports, 1 with photos only, 8 with no reports or photos)

Inch Clutha, Kaitangata – Information and Trips Library

Scope:

This page of club tramps and hikes in the South Coast area groups together trips to Kaitangata and Inch Clutha (map)

Background Information:

Road distances from Mosgiel carpark.

Restrictions: if traversing farm properties be aware lambing season is September – November.

How To Get There:

Take SH1 south to the Kaitangata turn off (well sign posted) and turn left onto the road taking your to Kaitangata township. Take Clyde Terrace along side the river and cross the bridge onto Riverside Road. Continue on this road and turn left onto Telegraph Road. Turn left onto Centre Road and continue to small car park by boat ramp to the Clutha River.

Links to tramps and hikes in this area:

02/04/2025. Inch Clutha. Grade 2.5. Combined. Leaders: Phil Keene, Graeme Souter, Bruce & Jenny Wright.

Kaitangata. 2003 – 1992 (3 trips. 1 trip (14/9/2023) as guests of Trixie Trampers (Blaclutha) with report and photos)

Three Mile Hill Forestry Tracks – Information and Trips Library

Scope:

This page of club tramps and hikes in the area of Whare Flat groups together trips to the Three Mile Hill Forestry Tracks.

Background Information:

Road distances from Mosgiel carpark.

Permission is required – see Three Mile Hill walking track 2001 link below

Links to tramps and hikes in this area:

18/09/2024. Three Mile Hill Forest. Hikers. Leaders: Bruce Spittle & Bill Cubitt.

Three Mile Hill walking track. 2001 (1 trip no report)

Wakari, Roslyn, Mornington, Kaikorai – Information and Trips Library

Scope:

This page of club tramps and hikes in the Dunedin Central City area groups together trips incorporating Roslyn, Mornington, Wakari, Highgate, Kaikorai and surrounds.

Background Information:

Road distances from Mosgiel carpark.

Links to tramps and hikes in this area:

25/09/2024. Wakari / Kaikorai Loop. Hikers Leaders: Jenny Finnerty and Ady Whitson

Street Walk: Roslyn and Kaikorai. 2023 – 1998 (3 trips, 1 with report and photos)
Mornington Ramble. 2023 – 2008 (7 trips, with reports, 6 with photos)
Mornington – Southern Cemetery. 2008 (1 trip with report)
Street Walk: Wakari. 2008 (1 trip with report and photos)