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: North Coast
Maps – Karitane, Split Rock, Maori Peak, Seacliff, Warrington
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Map – Lawsons Farm
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Map – Trotters Gorge
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Dunback and surrounds – Information and Trips Library
Scope:
This page of club tramps and hikes covers trips on the North Coast north of Dunedin City, Waitati involving club trips to Dunback incorporating the Shag / Waihemo River
Background Information:
Road distances from Mosgiel carpark.
TRTC Grading Information – trips to the Dunback township are generally given a TRTC grading of 2. This is indicative only, as depending on the route taken, allocation of gradings can differ from this. For more detailed analysis refer to Grading Information.
Dunback – Background Notes (General Information)
How To Get There:
Take SH1 North to Palmerston and turn right onto SH8. Continue for approx. 14km (12 minutes) to reach Dunback.
Links to tramps and hikes in this area:
30/04/2025. Dunback Shag/Waihemo River Walk. Grade 2. Hikers. Leaders: Neville Griffiths, Dave Roberts. (see notes relating to the history of area linked this post)
Lawsons Farm Trips – Information and Trips Library
Scope:
This page of club tramps and hikes covers trips on the North Coast north of Dunedin City, Waitati involving club trips to Lawsons Farm. (map)
Background Information:
Road distances from Mosgiel carpark.
Access Permissions are required as this trip ventures over a working farm – refer guidelines
TRTC Grading Information – trips incorporating these tracks are generally given a TRTC grading of 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:
Take SH1 North past Blueskin Bay, up the Kilmog Hill and turn left onto Steep Road. Continue on this road to the intersection with Mountain Track Road for parking.
Links to tramps and hikes in this area:
Lawsons Farm. From Homestead. Clockwise or Figure of Eight. 1991 – 2023. 18 trips (9 with reports and photos, 4 with no reports or photos, 4 with photos only, 1 with report only)
Orbells Crossing, Northern Lawsons Farm. 1991 – 2018. 9 trips (4 with reports and photos, 5 with no reports or photos)
Maps – Herbert Forest
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Maps – Rustlers Ridge, Burns Track, Swampy Spur, Transmitter Tower
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Maps – Waikouaiti, Hawkesbury Lagoon, Matanaka
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Maps – Moeraki
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Maps – Mt Watkin
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Maps – Bobbys Head, Goodwood Road, Mt Royal
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Maps – Careys Creek, Rongamai
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Trotters Gorge – Information and Trips Library
Scope:
This page of club tramps and hikes covers trips on the North Coast north of Dunedin City, Waitati involving club trips to Trotter Gorge. (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:
Take SH1 North and at the end of the Katiki Straight (before Moeraki) turn left onto Horse Range Road. Follow this road to Trotters Gorge Road and turn right onto Trotters Gorge Road continue on to the DOC Scenic Reserve for parking and toilets.
Links to tramps and hikes in this area:
09/04/2025. Trotters Gorge. Grade 3. Trampers. Leaders: Neil Hodgkin and Sarah McCormack.
Bus Trip: Trotters Gorge. 2022 – 2003 (4 trips, 2 with reports and photos, 1 with phots only, 1 with no report or photos)
Horse Range, Trotters Gorge. 2004 (1 trip, photos only)
Moeraki – Information and Trips Library
Scope:
This page of club tramps and hikes covers trips on the North Coast north of Dunedin City, Waitati involving club trips to Moeraki township / boulders. (map)
Background Information:
Road distances from Mosgiel carpark.
TRTC Grading Information – trips incorporating these tracks are generally given a TRTC grading of 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:
Take SH1 North and look for the signpost indicating the Moeraki township (approx. 59 km from Dunedin) and turn right onto Hillgrove Moeraki Road. Follow the road over the railway line and the signs to Moeraki township for parking and toilets located on the reserve.
Links to tramps and hikes in this area:
15/01/2025. Moeraki Millennium Track Moeraki Township to Moeraki Boulders. Grade 2.5. Hikers. Leaders: Neville Griffiths and Dave Roberts
Moeraki. 2022 – 1989 (5 trips, 20 with reports and photos, 1 with photos only – 15/12/1997 TRTC 10th Anniversary Dinner, 2 with no reports or photos)
End of Year: Moeraki Boulders. 1997 – 1989 (3 trips, no reports or photos)
Camp: Moeraki Motor Camp. 1992 – 1989 (2 trips, no reports or photos)