Category: Hikers

Saddle Hill, Fairfield

Chain Hills Track. 30 min. Tramping Track. Benched. Manager: DCC CAM and private land.

3. 20/1/2010. Hikers. Overbridge, Coalstage Road, McMasters Road, Old Brighton Road, Fairfield Park, Morris Road, Overbridge. Leaders: Bev and Chris.

The Rudd Road walk you do when you are not actually doing the Rudd Road walk!!
Our esteemed leaders Bev and Chris decided that views from Rudd Road were unlikely in the misty conditions set to prevail, and that the 12 of us should walk from Saddle Hill to Fairfield and back instead.  The intention was to go from Coal Stage Rd up Chain Hills Rd and do a loop, but the general wisdom was to follow Coal Stage. When we got to Saddle Hill Rd, the Left-leaning leaders  wanted to turn that way while the majority of Tories voted to turn Right (which was actually less conservative), and so proceed up Saddle Hill Rd to McMasters Rd, where in fact we had a morning tea stop with a view.
McMasters Rd – morning tea finish line! (Bob pic and caption)
It was a warm, still morning here and there was a calming feel about the quiet gravel
road with views out onto the Kaikorai Estuary and Stony Hill, etc.
McMasters Rd towards Stony. (Bob pic and caption)
A bunch of fence sitters – Old Brighton Rd. (Bob pic and caption)
Lunch was at the Fairfield park ( Chris led a long detour in order to use a pedestrian crossing), in the sun.  Delicious – especially Fred’s shared chocolates.
Another bunch of fence sitters – Main Rd, Fairfield. (Bob pic and caption)

And so back to the cars at the overbridge via Main Rd and Morris Rd.  A very pleasant 10km on a nice day. We even passed a display of hand milking near the ostriches on Morris Rd.  And the clouds were still hanging around Flagstaff, so we felt it had been a good choice. – Bob.

2. 15/6/2005. Hikers. Fairfield, Saddle Hill. Leaders: Margaret D, Nancy, Jean.

1. 30/5/1990 Coal Stage Road to Wingatui and return via Chain Hills. Average. Leaders: Jean Y, Frances, Jean A, Catherine

Sullivans Dam

No. 72 on old hardcopy list of 113 club tramps. “Leith Saddle Sullivans Dam. (Green Roof House at Bridge) Year Round”

7.22/7/2009. Hikers. Sullivans Dam. Medium. Leaders: Lesley G, Bev H.

6. 12/7/2006. Sullivans Dam. Easy. Leaders:  Bob & Nadia, Mary M
5. 20/6/2005. Hikers. Sullivans Dam. Leaders: Frank and Lesley, Eleanor W.
4. 29/8/2001. Alt. Pigeon Flat – Sullivans Dam. Leaders: Nelson and Dot, Wendy J.
3. 14/3/2001. Pigeon Flat and Sullivans Dam. Leaders: Joyce, Mary M, Daphne.
2. 11/8/1999. Sullivans Dam. Leaders: Joyce, Nancy, Pat.
1. 2/9/1998. Leith Saddle Sullivans Dam. Leaders: Joyce, Nancy.

Mornington – Southern Cemetery

10/9/2008 Mornington – Southern Cemetery

Southern Cemetery scene

Very surprised and delighted to yet again have another fine Wed. after having 2-3 days of mist and rain. A bit cloudy but fine and not too cold. Ten keen hikers parked their cars in Lees St. and set off on a very convoluted walk to get to their final destination  which was the Southern Cemetery. It was up hill all the way to our morning tea stop which was the play area in the Mornington Park. After a refreshing cuppa it was off again on the ups and downs of the streets in the Maryhill/ Mornington area till we eventually got to Eglington Rd and the very top gate of the Southern Cemetery. We walked down through the area of very old graves and found a spot on a grave in the sun to sit and eat our lunch. Very peaceful and quiet. No people or traffic to disturb the peace! After lunching we strolled around among the graves, reading inscriptions where they were still legible and finding many of well known early citizens of Dunedin. Also the area where the early Chinese were buried in place that was supposed to be separate for the rest of the community.

All in all an interesting place to visit and the first time for most of the hikers there on Wed. From there it was a fairly short walk back to the cars. Everyone said how much they’d enjoyed the day. Bev.

Leaders:

10/9/2008

McIntosh Road

13/8/2008. Hikers. River Road, Brighton. Easy. Leaders: Graham, Lesley S.
23/4/2008. Hikers. Brighton. McIntosh Road, Fultons. Medium. Leaders: Dot , Chris.
29/4/1998. McIntosh Road to Fultons, Browns, Big Stone Road to beach and back to cars. Leaders: Joan H, Doug M.
7/4/1993. McIntosh Road. Return Big Stone Road and Beach. Medium. Leaders: George, Eric & Dot, Joan H

Street Walk: Wakari

9/7/2008 Street Walk: Wakari

Morning tea
Morning tea

What a beautiful day and absolutely perfect for our Street Walk round the Wakari area. The 13 Hikers who met to make the most of the warm sunny day parked their cars at the southern end of Helensburgh Rd, by the back entrance of Wakari Hospital, and set off down Hood St. Only a short walk before getting to our morning tea spot which was Dean St. Reserve. As the Reserve had no seats and was rather muddy and wet we sat on the footpath! Very pleasant in the sun. Then we set off, and with my co-leader, I took everyone on a real tour of discovery round streets and areas that most had never been. Lovely views.

Snow on the hills
Snow on the hills

Out to sea, over Kaikora Valley, Roslyn and Mornington and then after lunch, over the other way to Flagstaff and Three Mile Hill. We eventually arrived at Mayfield Reserve, a lovely childrens play ground at the back of Wakari School, which proved a very suitable & agreeable place to enjoy our lunch break. We soaked up the warmth the sun and made the most of the ‘amenities’!

Making use of the amenities
Making use of the amenities

From there it was another zigzag through a few more streets and walkways, back to the cars. Everyone agreed they had had an enjoyable and enlightening day, especially in such perfect weather. – Bev

Leaders: Bev H, Bev M

Traquair/Whare Creek Track & Woodside Glen.

16/4/2008. Traquair/Whare Creek Track & Woodside Glen.

Viewing Traquair Creek
Viewing Traquair Creek

With inclement weather threatening the joy of a beach walk (Purakanui and Canoe beaches) and only 2 hikers along with 2 leaders, a decision was made to seek dry bush cover instead, and so we headed for the recently-upgraded Outram Glen walk. Neil diverted us however to a nearby track he had lately helped to clear

 

Continue reading “Traquair/Whare Creek Track & Woodside Glen.”

Berwick Forest, Shaw Road

Location: 40 km.
31/10/2007 Shaw Road?
Although once again, weather report not so good and some cloud hanging around, we left the car park at 9am as usual for our hike in Waipori – Berwick Forest area with high hopes of a good day out. We parked by the side of the road and set off walking along the road then across farm land and up a fairly steep hill.
Morning Tea
Morning Tea
Took our time and stopped frequently to admire the view which got more interesting and expansive the higher we got.

Down Hill

Certainly well worth the effort. Had views over Taieri, down to Waihola and over the Wetlands, as well as the hills and valleys round that area. We really enjoyed our morning tea break after our hard slog up the hill. From then on it was fairly easy, pleasant going along forestry roads and through the trees. Found a nice sheltered spot in the sun for our lunch and sat and made the most of the break and rest before returning to the cars the same way we had come. Day turned out to be a good one for hiking. Not too hot at first but warmed up considerably by the time we were on our way back. Another happy day for hikers. Bev.
13/5/1998. Berwick, Shaws Hill, Hayes Woolshed. Leaders: Bill H, Lesley S.
12/2/1997. Woolshed Shaws Hill and return. Leaders: Colleen, Ted, Sabina.
13/7/1994 Berwick Forest Woolshed to Waipori and return. Leaders: Molly, Dot T, Graham, Frank
10/7/1991 Berwick Forest Woolshed to Waipori. A good winter tramp. Average. Leaders: Eric & Dot, Ray, Joyce I, Catherine T
11/10/1989. Berwick – Shaw’s Hill Road. Easy. Leaders: Joyce I, Joan A, Norman.
13/4/1988. Berwick Forest from Shaw Hill Road. Leaders: Hugh, Jean Y.

Big Stone Road

No. 36 on old hardcopy list of 113 club tramps. “Big Stone Rd. H Lesley. Wenita. Farm”

Wenita permit. Require 6 weeks notice, but less from us.

Contact:

Park at Kim’s place.

28/1/2004. Hikers. Big Stone Road. Medium. Leaders: Donny, Betty B
30/10/2002. Alt. Big Stone Road area. Leaders: Dot B, Joan H.
4/4/2002 Dot B, Joan H, Chris
4/4/2001. Big Stone Road. Leaders; Dot B, Joan H, Chris.
11/10/2000. Big Stone Road area. Leaders: Dot B, Hazel, Pam H
19/5/1999. Big Stone Road. Leaders: Dot B, Joan H, Winifred.
24/2/1999. Big Stone Road. Leaders: Dot B, Winifred, Hazel.
26/8/1998. Big Stone Road. Leaders: Dot B, Joan H.
24/6/1992. Big Stone Road. Round Trip. Easy. Leaders: George, Chris, Joan H
24/2/1989 Dot B, Winifred, Hazel