Author: Graeme

Kuri Bush, Taieri Mouth Beach – Information and Trips Library

Scope:

This grouping of Club tramps and hikes covers trips from Kuri Bush to Taieri Mouth beach. Kuri Bush is located on Taieri Mouth Road between Brighton township and Taieri Mouth. (map)

Background Information:

Road distances from Mosgiel carpark.

Links to tramps and hikes in this area:

Kuri Bush – Taieri Mouth Beach.  2022 – 2012 (6 trips with 4 reports)

Taieri River Flood banks, Riverside Road, Silverstream, Owhiro Stream – Information and Trips Library

Scope:

This grouping of Club tramps and hikes covers trips in the West via SH87 area including the flood banks on the Taieri River and incorporates Silverstream, Riverside Road and the Owhiro Stream,

Background Information:

Road distances from Mosgiel carpark.

Links to tramps and hikes in the same area:

Taieri Plains Tramps.  2003 – 2019. (8 trips including 5 with reports).
Lower Silverstream Tramps.  2023 – 1996 (23 trips including 15 with reports).

 

Botanic Garden, Chingford Park, University Walkways, Woodhaugh Gardens – Information and Trips Library Post

Scope:

This grouping of Club tramps and hikes covers trips in the Central City and involves  the Botanic Garden (both upper and lower), Chingford park, University walkways, Willowbank, and the Woodhaugh Gardens.

Background Information:

Road distances from Mosgiel carpark.

Links to tramps and hikes in this area:

28/08/2024. Botanic Garden, Chingford Park. Hikers. Grade 3. Leaders :Dave Roberts, Vivienne Manning

Chingford Park, Quarry. 2021 – 2007, 6 trips with 5 reports
Street Walk – Willowbank-Opoho area.  2022 – 2017, 2 trips with reports
Botanic Garden, Logan Park, Northern Cemetery, Chingford, Big Easy  2021 – 1996, 25 trips with 16 reports inc. 15/05/2019 and 19/11/2008 for Chingford.
Waters of the Leith. 2022 – 2023 – 2022, 2 trips with reports
Woodhaugh Gardens and Leith. 2020 – 1996, 10 trips with 5 reports

McNally’s Walkway, Milton – Information and Trips Library

Scope:

This page covers the Club tramps and hikes to the McNally’s Walkway located in Milton. (map)

Background Information:

Road distances from Mosgiel carpark.

The McNally Track was developed by the Milton Rotary in 1980 and is still maintained by them today. The track is clearly marked with marker poles  and is suitable for a Combined trip.

How To Get There:

(1) Milton township turn left opposite Presbyterian Church, turn left at Ossian Street and follow on down Moore and Tokoiti Streets to Cemetery near which is the entrance to the McNally Walkway. Park cars by the side of the road.
(2) Turn left off SH1 at the kink in the road onto Springfield Road. Follow Springfield Road to the sawmill and turn right onto Cemetery Road. Turn right onto Cemetery Road and continue to the Cemetery which is the entrance to the McNally walkway

Links to tramps and hikes in this area:

11/09/2024. McNally Walkway. Grade 3. Trampers. Leaders: Graeme Souter & Theresa White.

McNally Walkway. 2023 – 1992, 20 trips with 10 reports.

Rain Days – Information and Trips Library

Background Information:

Road distances from Mosgiel carpark.
Rain Days trips are the ones that are diverted because of bad weather; either  before the day or at the carpark gathering on the day.

Links to rainy days tramps and hikes:

31/07/2024.  Mosgiel Ramble. Hikers.  Leaders: Ady Whiston, Jenny Finnerty

Ross Creek and Environs (1990-2024 with 34 reports – see 6/10/2021 for rainy day trip))
A cancelled Tramp Day (2018 – 2023 with 2 reports)  Continue reading “Rain Days – Information and Trips Library”

City to Surf – Information and Trips Library

Background Information:

Road distances from Mosgiel carpark.

Links to earlier tramps and hikes in the same area:

07/08/2024. City to Surf. Grade 2. Combined. Leaders: Gail Williams, Karen McInnes, Jenni and Bruce Wright.

Stadium to the Sea  2022 (1 trip with report)
Gardens to Surf 2015-2017 (2 trips with reports)
Portsmouth Drive to Marina 2013-2017 (3 trips with reports)