27/08/2026. AGM.
Our 38th A.G.M. was held on Thursday 27th August, starting at 1.30pm, at the same venue as last year’s A.G.M. the Taieri Bowling Club, Mosgiel. Continue reading “AGM 2026”
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Lawsons Farm
22/07/2026. Lawsons Farm. Grade 3. Trampers. Leaders: Graham and Carol Thurlow.
Twenty trampers started off from Mosgiel and Dunedin to begin a spectacular winter day and an 8.5km tramp on Lawsons farm which is situated at Merton on the top of the Kilmog. Continue reading “Lawsons Farm”
Memorial Park, Mosgiel and return
22/07/2026. Memorial Park, Mosgiel and return. Grade 1. Hikers. Leaders: Shirley and Noel McRandle.
38 hikers left Memorial Park on a pleasant morning and walked along the banks of the Silverstream. Continue reading “Memorial Park, Mosgiel and return”
The Pyramids, Victory Beach
15/07/2026. The Pyramids, Victory Beach. Grade 2. Hikers. Leaders: Rhonda Wilson, Jenny Flack.
On an overcast but pleasant morning we arrived at the Papanui Inlet at low tide, enabling us to be able to start our hike crossing the saltmarsh area on the side of the lagoon, heading towards Victory Beach. Continue reading “The Pyramids, Victory Beach”
Chalkies Circuit, Powder Hill
15/07/2026. Chalkies Circuit, Powder Hill. Grade 4. Trampers. Leaders: Sarah McCormack, Heather Casey.
Seventeen trampers set out on a dull but fine morning. Rain had been forecast, but apart from
a few drops, we enjoyed a dry tramp—at least from above. Continue reading “Chalkies Circuit, Powder Hill”
Mid Winter Luncheon
17/06/26. Mid Winter Luncheon. Leaders: Committee Members.
The Club’s mid-winter lunch at Concord Inn went off without a hitch. Continue reading “Mid Winter Luncheon”
Deep Stream Pipeline
03/06/2026. Deep Stream Pipeline. Grade 3. Combined. Leaders: Sylvie Watt and Wendy Langley.
On a lovely day we all set out heading to the Deep Stream bridge just beyond Clarkes where the Mc Donalds had opened their gate so we could all park in the paddock. Continue reading “Deep Stream Pipeline”
Craiglowan Falls
22/04/2026. Craiglowan Falls. Grade 4. Trampers. Leaders: Katrina McKenzie and Julie McKenzie.
After much pondering and phone calls to the club kaumatua we decided to go ahead with the walk despite more rain since the recce. Continue reading “Craiglowan Falls”
Bayfield Park – Around Eastern side of harbour
22/04/2026. Bayfield Park/Around Eastern side of Harbour. Grade 2. Hikers. Leaders: Jenny Finnerty, Jay Devlin, Jan Butcher and Pam Clough.
Leaving Memorial Park it was not looking good weather-wise but it soon cleared on arriving at Bayfield Park although hats & gloves were needed. Continue reading “Bayfield Park – Around Eastern side of harbour”
Post Office Creek from Mahinerangi Dam end
25/03/2026. Post Office Creek from Mahinerangi Dam end. Grade 3. Hikers. Leaders: Peter Dodds and Barbara Shackell.
It was a lovely day for our 18 intrepid hikers on the Mahinerangi Track. Continue reading “Post Office Creek from Mahinerangi Dam end”
Whare Flat – Racemans – North Coal Creek – Steve Amies Return
25/03/2026. Whare Flat-Racemans-North Coal Creek-Steve Amies-Return. Grade 4. Trampers. Leaders: Robyn and Martin Hickley.
Nineteen trampers left the Whare Flat carpark under low cloud and mild temperatures. Continue reading “Whare Flat – Racemans – North Coal Creek – Steve Amies Return”
Jubilee Hut from Silver Peaks Station
25/02/2026. Jubilee Hut from Silver Peaks Station. Grade 5. Trampers. Leaders: Martin and Robyn Hickley.
Fifteen trampers set off earlier than usual because of a road closure between Outram Glen and Hindon. Continue reading “Jubilee Hut from Silver Peaks Station”
Outram Glen to Lee Stream
25/02/2026. Outram Glen to Lee Stream. Grade 2.5. Hikers. Leaders: Maria MacNee, Avis Williamson.
23 hikers set out on a gloriously Sunny morning and were suitably impressed with new toilet and BBQ area at Outram Glen.
Continue reading “Outram Glen to Lee Stream”
Roulston Farm
28/01/2026. Roulston Farm. Grade 4. Leaders: Jill Reid, Lenore Armstrong.
Such a lovely fun filled day held by all. We started off with what we thought was 16 walkers, but after morning tea and re counting we had 15, and no we hadn’t lost anyone on the way! Continue reading “Roulston Farm”
Whale Fossil Lookout, Clarendon Cemetery/Lime Springs
28/01/2026. Whale Fossil Lookout, Clarendon Cemetery/Lime Springs . Grade 3. Hikers. Leaders: Bruce Spittle, Eleanore Ryan.
Six km South of Waihola, just past the brick Ewing Phosphate Company Ltd building on the right, we turned right into Phosphate Road, and the end of the road, turned right into Berwick Road and then left into Cullen Road where we parked on the left at the foot of the hill. Continue reading “Whale Fossil Lookout, Clarendon Cemetery/Lime Springs”