08/04/2026. Purakaunui Curcuit. Grade 2. Hikers. Leaders: Katrina Mc Kenzie and Cathy Ferguson.
On a pleasant morning 15 hikers meet up with 6 others at Port Chalmers turn off and drove to Purakaunui Domain, where we had our morning tea stop.
Category: Grading
Track grading set for trip
Coastal Connection/ Orokanui Lagoon Walk
01/04/2026. Coastal Connection/ Orokanui Lagoon Walk. Grade 3. Combined. Leaders: Pam Cocks; Tail-end Charlies: Val Cayford, Julie McKenzie, Adrienne Ensor
On a beautiful brisk Autumn morning 36 intrepid trampers and hikers assembled at Black Bridge on Doctors Point Road.
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”
Doctors Point/Mopanui
18/03/2026. Doctors Point/Mopanui. Grade 4. Trampers. Leaders: Graeme Souter and John Barrett.
Ba Humbug what’s a bit of rain when it’s tramping day and the Met Service says it’s going to clear?
Frasers Gully Bush Walk & Glenross Ramble
18/03/2026. Frasers Gully Bush Walk & Glenross Ramble. Grade 2. Hikers. Leaders: Carol-Anne Buchanan and Val Cayford
14 hikers braved the rain and met at Frasers Gully car park.
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Leith to the Sea
11/03/2026. Leith To The Sea. Grade 2. Combined. Leaders: Katrina McKenzie and Julie MacKenzie
22 hikers and trampers meet up at the top entrance to Woodhaugh Gardens.
Saddle Hill
04/03/2026. Saddle Hill. Grade 3-3.5. Combined. Leaders: Esther Wills, Lynn Keene, Jill Dodd, Katherine Martin.
The weather was kind and we had a most enjoyable and relaxed day.
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.
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Maia to Port Chalmers
18/02/2026. Maia to Port Chalmers. Grade 1.5. Hikers. Leaders: Mike Webb & Dave Roberts.
The Mosgiel contingent, townies and a solitary bus passenger from Port met at Maia for a leisurely walk to Port Chalmers on the shared cycle/walkway.
Sandymount
18/02/2026. Sandymount. Grade 3. Trampers. Leaders: John Gardiner & Graeme Souter.
With 93.6mm of rain on Tuesday, the prospects for Wednesday’s tramp weren’t great. However, after a cool and overcast start, the weather improved to comfortable, if at times slightly windy, conditions.
Jim Freeman, McQuilkans, Swampy Summit Track Rolleston Road Circuit
11/02/2026. Jim Freeman McQuilkans Swampy Summit Track Rolleston Road Circuit. Grade 4. Trampers. Leaders: Phil Morris and Carolyn Pridham.
The Trampers travelled to Rolleston Road and parked at the locked gate on Rolleston Road.
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Kuri Bush Road/Otokia Road/Forest Walk
11/02/2026. Kuri Bush Road/ Otokia Road Forest Walk. Grade 3. Hikers. Leaders: Neville Griffiths and Rhonda Wilson
A convoy of cars left the Brighton Cafe for a trip of 13 kms downTaieri Mouth Road ……
Lee Stream/Scorgies Farm
04/02/2026. Lee Stream/Scorgies Farm. Grade 2.5 (hikers), 3.5 (Trampers). Combined. Leaders: Sylvia Watts, Lynley McArley, Phil & Raewyn Keene.
47 keen walkers assembled at Memorial Park and headed into the west to Mahinerangi Rd where the lucky 13th car was waiting and we dropped down to Lee Stream to commence the walk circa 9.30am.