Category: Central City

East Harbour Cycleway, Waverley, Andersons Bay, Musselburgh – Information and Trips Library

Scope:

This page of club tramps and hikes in the Dunedin Central City area groups together trips from to the Eastern side of Otago Harbour incorporating the cycle / walkway on Portobello Road, Glenfalloch, Waverley, Andersons Bay, Musselburgh, Highcliff, Rotary Park. (map)

Background Information:

Road distances from Mosgiel carpark.

TRTC Grading Information – trips incorporating these tracks are generally given a TRTC grading of about 2. This is indicative only, as trips can be allocated a higher or lesser grading depending on the route taken. For more detailed analysis refer to Grading Information.

How To Get There:

(1) Bayfield Park  – drive along Portsmouth Drive and turn right into Shore Street. Bayfield Park is located about 100 meters from the intersection with Portobello Road on the left.  Toilets are available at the pavilion located on the sports fields.

(2) Vauxhall Yacht Club– drive along Portsmouth Drive and turn left over the causeway and follow Portobello Road to  the Vauxhall Yacht club carpark located on the left about  5 minutes from the end of the causeway. Toilets are available at the carpark.

Links to tramps and hikes in this area:

22/04/2026. Bayfield Park/Around Eastern side of Harbour. Grade 2. Hikers.  Leaders: Jenny Finnerty,

Bayfield carpark to Glenfalloch. 2023 (1 trip with report and photos)
Waverley, Andersons Bay, Musselburgh. Street Walks  2022 – 2000 (7 trips, 3 with reports and photos, 1 with photos only,  3 with no reports or photos)

 

 

 

 

 

Westside of Flagstaff – Information and Trips Library

Scope:

This page of club tramps and hikes in the Dunedin Central City area groups together trips from to the Westside of Flagstaff, incorporating Speirs Road, Pineapple Track, Davies Track and McGouns Track. (map)

Background Information:

Road distances from Mosgiel carpark.

TRTC Grading Information – trips to the West of Flagstaff from Spiers Road, incorporating tracks on Flagstaff are generally given a TRTC grading of between  4 to 5. This is indicative only, as depending on the route taken, track conditions etc. allocation of gradings can differ from this. For more detailed analysis refer to Grading Information.

How To Get There:

In general these trip often commence on Spiers Road. From Mosgiel take the Three Mile Hill Road to the top where it merges into Taieri Road. Continue on Taieri Road to Spiers Road, located on the left just past the Halfway Bush dairy.

Links to tramps and hikes in this area:

23/04/2025. West of Flagstaff via Spiers Track. Grade 4.5. Trampers.  Leaders: Pam Cocks & Karen McInnes.

Possum Busters and nearby tracks tramps – includes 2 trips to the West of Flagstaff. 12/7/2023 and 24/8/2022 (report and photos included for both)
Spiers Road, Davies, McGouns Creek Extension. 2009 – 2018 (4 trips, reports and photos attached)

 

 

Gardens to Pine Hill return -Information and Trips Library

Scope:

This page of club tramps and hikes in the Dunedin Central City area groups together trips from the Dunedin Botanic Garden to Pine Hill and return.

Background Information:

Road distances from Mosgiel carpark.

TRTC Grading Information – trips incorporating these tracks are generally given a TRTC grading of about 2. This is indicative only, as trips can be allocated a higher or lesser grading depending on the route taken. For more detailed analysis refer to Grading Information.

Links to tramps and hikes in this area:

26/02/2025. Gardens, Pine Hill Return. Grade 2. Hikers.  Leaders: Jenny Finnerty, Kay Seddon.

Gardens – Pinehill Return  2006 – 2023 – 4 trips (3 with reports and photos, 1 with no report or photos)

 

 

 

Bull Ring, Flagstaff Walkway, Ben Rudd, Pineapple Track – Information and Trips Library

Scope:

This page of club tramps and hikes in the Dunedin Central City area groups together trips from the Bull Ring (Flagstaff / Whare Flat Road) and incorporates the Flagstaff Walkway, Pineapple Track and Ben Rudd shelter. (map)

Background Information:

Road distances from Mosgiel carpark.
Location: 13.3 km from car-park.

TRTC Grading Information – trips incorporating these tracks are generally given a TRTC grading of about 3. This is indicative only, as trips can be allocated a higher or lesser grading depending on the route taken. For more detailed analysis refer to Grading Information.

Dunedin’s Hills’ History for background information.
Pineapple Track for background information.
Pineapple and Flagstaff walk for background information.
Flagstaff Name for its origin.
Ben Rudd Article for background information.

How To Get There:

Access to the Bull Ring (and the Pineapple Track) on Flagstaff is off the Flagstaff-Whare Flat Road. This can be accessed off Three Mile Hill Road by turning left at the top of Three Mile Hill and continuing approx. 5 minutes to the Bull Ring carpark.

Links to tramps and hikes in this area:

10/06/2026. Flagstaff. Grade 3. Hikers.  Leaders: Phil Keene and Barbara Shackell.
23/10/2024. Flagstaff, Bull Ring.  Grade 2.5. Hikers.  Leaders: Theresa White, Julie MacKenzie.

Bull Ring, Flagstaff Walkway/ Pineapple Track. 2018 – 2008 (8 trips, 3 with reports and photos, 2 with photos only, 3 with no reports or photos)
Bull Ring, Ben Rudd. 2024 – 1995 (13 trips, 3 with reports and photos, 10 with no reports)

 

 

 

Sullivans Dam, Cloud Forest, 3 Peaks – Information and Trips Library

Scope:

This page of club tramps and hikes in the Dunedin Central City area groups together trips  to Mt Cargill via Cowan Road, Sullivans Dam, Cloud Forest Track, 3 Peaks Track, Escarpment Track. (map)

Background Information:

Road distances from Mosgiel carpark.

Map: Sullivans Dam, Cloud Forest, Telegraph (Old Bridal) track to Pigeon Flat, Escarpment Track, Cowan Rd, Short Cut to Fox Rd, down to Sullivans Dam – drawn 2002. – click on Sullivans Dam, Cloud Forests, Escarpment, Cowan round trip link below.

TRTC Grading Information – trips incorporating these tracks are generally given a TRTC grading of about 3. This is indicative only, as trips can be allocated a higher or lesser grading depending on the route taken. For more detailed analysis refer to Grading Information.

How To Get There:

(1) Sullivans Dam – drive north along the one way street system to David Street and turn right. Follow the road through the traffic lights to Malvern Street (past Woodhaugh Garden). Continue up Malvern St to Morrisons Road (where the seal ends) and cross the overbridge (over SH1) to Sullivans Dam.

(2) 3 Peaks Track – this is accessed off Cowan Road. Take the one way street system north and turn right just before the motorway onto Pine Hill Road. Continue on this road to the very end and turn right onto Cowan Road.

Links to tramps and hikes in this area:

12/11/2025. Three Peaks, Escarpment, Cloud Forest Loop. Grade 3.5. Trampers.  Leaders: Sarah McCormack and Karen McInnis.

Pine Hill, Mount Cargill round trip. 2023 -1991 (4 trips, 1 with report and photos – 23/9/2023)
Sullivans Dam, Cloud Forests, Escarpment, Cowan round trip. 2022-2005 (10 trips, 5 with reports and photos, 2 with photos only, 5 with no report or photos)
Sullivans Dam. 2009 – 1998 (7 trips – no reports or photos)
Leith Saddle, Sullivans Dam, Bridle Track, Pigeon Flat. 2006 – 1999 (4 trips – no reports or photos)

 

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.

TRTC Grading Information – trips incorporating these tracks are generally given a TRTC grading of about 2. This is indicative only, as trips can be allocated a higher or lesser grading depending on the route taken. For more detailed analysis refer to Grading Information.

There is a heap of info on Google if any one wants to find out about the Town Belt Article,  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:

20/05/2026. Town Belt/Bullock Track/Woodhaugh Gardens. Grade 2. Hikers.  Leaders: Jan Palmer & Sue Beal.

Street Walk: Town Belt areas. 2024 – 2008 (11 trips with reports and photos)

 

 

 

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)

 

 

 

Frasers Gully – Information and Trips Library

Scope:

This page of club tramps and hikes in the Central City area groups together trips from Frasers Gully Reserve, incorporating Friends Hill to Wingatui Racecourse including the Wingatui Tunnel. (map)

Background Information:

Road distances from Mosgiel carpark.

TRTC Grading Information – trips incorporating these tracks are generally given a TRTC grading of about 3. This is indicative only, as trips can be allocated a higher or lesser grading depending on the route taken. For more detailed analysis refer to Grading Information.

How To Get There:

Frasers Gully track is located at the end of Frasers Road off Kaikorai Valley Road. Carparking is available by the Roslyn Wakari Football club rooms at the start of the track.

Links to tramps and hikes in this area:

18/03/2026. Frasers Gully Bush Walk & Glenross Ramble. Grade 2. Hikers.  Leaders: Carol-Anne Buchanan and Val Cayford
18/06/2025. Frasers Gully – Friends Hill. Grade 3.5. Hikers. Leaders: Janette Abbott and Maria MacNee.
20/11/2024. Frasers Gully / Friends Hill / Wingatui Tunnel & Return. Grade 3.5. Trampers. Leaders: Anne Ward and Lyn Keene.
09/10/2024. Fraser’s Gully. Grade 2.5. Hikers. Leaders Helen Morris and Heather Reid.

Frasers Gully. 2024 – 1989 (32 trips with 11 reports, 1 with photos only and 20 with no reports)

Botanic Garden, Northern Cemetery, Chingford Park, University Walkways, Woodhaugh Gardens, Waters of the Leith – Information and Trips Library

Scope:

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

Background Information:

Road distances from Mosgiel carpark.

TRTC Grading Information – trips incorporating these tracks are generally given a TRTC grading of about 3. This is indicative only, as trips can be allocated a higher or lesser grading depending on the route taken. For more detailed analysis refer to Grading Information.

Links to tramps and hikes in this area:

11/03/2026. Leith To The Sea. Grade 2. Combined.  Leaders: Katrina McKenzie and Julie MacKenzie
24/09/2025. Northern Cemetery-Botanic Garden. Grade 1.5. Hikers.  Leaders: Wendy Langley and Linda Partridge
28/08/2024. Botanic Garden, Chingford Park. Grade 3. Hikers. 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. 2023 – 2022, 2 trips with reports
Woodhaugh Gardens and Leith. 2020 – 1996, 10 trips with 5 reports

Concord – Information and Trips Library

Scope:

This page of club tramps and hikes in the Dunedin Central City area groups together trips within the suburb of Concord and environs.

Background Information:

Road distances from Mosgiel carpark.

TRTC Grading Information – trips incorporating these tracks are generally given a TRTC grading of about 2. This is indicative only, as trips can be allocated a higher or lesser grading depending on the route taken. For more detailed analysis refer to Grading Information.

See also Tunnel Beach – Information and Trips Archive for Tunnel Beach trips starting at Concord.

Links to tramps and hikes in the same area:

17/07/2024. Concord Creations. Grade 2. Hikers.  Leaders: Jan Butcher.  &  Jenny Finnerty.

Concord Blackhead (1989 – 2015 (4 trips with only 1 report)).

St Clair, St Kilda, Caversham, Kew, Corstorphine, Ocean Grove, Tomahawk – Information and Trips Library

Scope:

This page of club tramps and hikes in the Dunedin Central City area groups together trips incorporating suburbs Caversham, Kew, Corstorphine and Dunedin beaches at St Clair, St Kilda, Tomahawk / Ocean Grove.

Background Information:

Road distances from Mosgiel carpark.

TRTC Grading Information – trips incorporating these tracks are generally given a TRTC grading of about 1.This is indicative only, as trips can be allocated a higher or lesser grading depending on the route taken. For more detailed analysis refer to Grading Information.

Ocean Grove, also known as Tomahawk, is a suburb in the southeast of the city of Dunedin. … The suburb was known as Tomahawk until the 1930s, the name not being a reference to the weapon, but rather possibly an anglicised form of the Māori words tomo haka, meaning “dance by a gravesite”.

Links to tramps and hikes in the same area:

19/11/2025. Out & About in Caversham and Kew. Hikers. Grade 2  $5  14km. Leaders: Jenny Finnerty, Jay Devlin, Jan Butcher, Pam Clough.
12/11/2025. Second Beach to Ocean Grove. Grade 3. Hikers.  Leaders: Sandra Lawn and Bruce Spittle.
26/03/2025. St Kilda / Tomahawk Beach. Grade 1.5 Hikers.  Leaders: Wendy Langley  and Val Cayford.
07/08/2024. City to Surf. Grade2 . Combined. Leaders: Gail Williams, Karen McInnes, Jenni and Bruce Wright.
24/07/2024. Delights of St Clair.  Grade 1.5. Hikers.  Leaders: Neville Griffiths, Wyn Davies.

Caversham – Street Walk. 2023-1999 (5 trips, 3 with reports and photos, 2 with no report or photos)
St Clair Beach Walks (1995 – 2023, 17 trips).
Street Walk: St Clair – Kew (2000 – 2022, 2 trips – 1 report).
Tomahawk Lagoon and Nearby Tracks and Areas (1989 – 2023, 43 trips, 19 reports; see 40, 38, 36, 35, 33, 29 and 26.)