Author: Graeme

Craiglowan Falls – Information and Trips Library

Scope:

This page of club tramps and hikes in the area of Whare Flat groups together trips to the Craiglowan Falls

Background Information:

Road distances from Mosgiel carpark.

Links to tramps and hikes in this area:

Craiglowan Falls. 2018 – 1997 (9 trips, 4 with reports and photos, 1 with photos only, 4 with no reports or photos)

Orokanui Ecosanctuary – Information and Trips Library

Scope:

This page of club tramps and hikes to the West Harbour area groups together trips to the Orokanui Ecosanctuary.

Background Information:

Road distances from Mosgiel carpark.

Links to tramps and hikes in this area:

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

Background Information:

Road distances from Mosgiel carpark.

Links to tramps and hikes in this area:

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 Post

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.

Background Information:

Road distances from Mosgiel carpark.

Access Permissions are required for trips incorporating Lawlor Farm – contact TRTC Committee Member or Webteam for contact details.

Links to tramps and hikes in this area:

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.

Background Information:

Road distances from Mosgiel carpark.
Deep Creek Water Scheme Pipeline history.
Further background information behind Deep Stream project

Access Permissions are required for trips to Deep Creek – contact TRTC Committee Member or Webteam for contact details

Links to tramps and hikes in this area:

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)

 

 

 

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.

Background Information:

Road distances from Mosgiel carpark.

Access Permissions maybe required as this trip (Heenan Road) ventures over a working farm – contact TRTC Committee Member or Webteam for contact details.

Links to tramps and hikes in this area:

30/10/2024. 3 Kings from Heenan Road. 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.

There is a heap of info on Google if any one wants to find out about the town belt, 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:

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 including Gap Ridge, The Gap, Yellow Hut and the South Branch of the Waikouati River

Background Information:

Road distances from Mosgiel carpark.
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.

Links to tramps and hikes in this area:

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.

Background Information:

Road distances from Mosgiel carpark.

“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.
Seek permissions. Coast and farm walk. Bull Creek nature walk to waterfall (tiny!) recommended.
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

Background Information:

Road distances from Mosgiel carpark.

Links to tramps and hikes in this area:

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)

 

 

 

Rosella Ridge – Information and Trips Library

Scope:

This page of club tramps and hikes in the Silver Peaks area groups together trips to Rosella Ridge.

Background Information:

Road distances from Mosgiel carpark.

Links to tramps and hikes in this area:

Rosella Ridge. 2024 – 1992 (9 trips, 8 with reports and photos)

 

 

 

Raingauge Spur – Information and Trips Library

Scope:

This page of club tramps and hikes in the Silver Peaks area groups together those trips on the Rain Gauge Spur.

Background Information:

Road distances from Mosgiel carpark.

Access to the Raingauge Spur can be made via Rollinsons Road which will require a key to the gate approx. 2 km’s from the “Elbow” where the track starts. A key is currently held by the clubs President.

Links to tramps and hikes in this area:

18/09/2024  Raingauge Ridge – Steve Amies. Trampers.  Leaders: Neil Hodgkin and Sarah McCormack.

Rain Gauge Spur via Picnic area, Nth Coal, Racemans. 2009 – 1998 (8 trips, 1 with a report, 1 with photos only, 6 with no reports / photos)

 

 

 

 

Pulpit Rock – Information and Trips Library

Scope:

This page of club tramps and hikes in the Silver Peaks area groups together trips to Pulpit Rock.

Background Information:

Road distances from Mosgiel carpark.
Silver Peaks Forest for background information.

Links to tramps and hikes in this area:

Green Hut, Pulpit Rock. 2023 – 1988 (10 trips with reports and photos, 13 with no reports).
Shuttle: Mountain Road, Pulpit Rock, Long/Powder Ridges, Whare Flat. 2019 – 1998 (3 trips with 1 report and photos, 2 trips with no reports)