Category: South Coast

Catlins / Owaka Surrounds – Trip Information and Trip Library

Scope:

This page of club tramps and hikes in the South Coast area groups together trips to the Catlin’s Area including Owaka environs. (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:

To Owaka Township – proceed south on SH1 to Balclutha and turn left onto the Southern Scenic Route. Continue on the Owaka Highway to reach Owaka township. A detour is available via Kaka Point Road which loops back to the Owaka Highway.

Links to tramps and hikes in this area:

21/01/2026. Owaka / Catlins Environ. Grade 2.5. Hikers.  Leaders: Bill Cubitt and Peter Beal

 

 

 

 

 

Akatore Area (inc. Coutts Farm / Gully, Taieri Mouth) – Information and Trips Library

Scope:

This page of club tramps and hikes in the South Coast area groups together trips to the Akatore Area including Coutts Farm / Gully, Sawmill Road and Taieri Mouth. (map)

Background Information:

Road distances from Mosgiel carpark.

Access Permissions are required for trips to Akatore and Coutts Farms – 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:

To reach Akatore Creek take the Taieri Mouth Road from Brighton, across the bridge at Taieri Mouth. Continue on Moturata Road and onto Akatore Road to Akatore Creek carpark on the left, just before crossing Akatore Creek bridge.

Links to tramps and hikes in this area:

16 /7/2025. Taieri Mouth. Grade 2.5. Hikers.  Leaders: Alex Griffin, Adrienne Ensor.
09/07/2025. Coutts Farm. Grade 3. Hikers.  Leaders: Bruce Wright and Peter Beal.
15/01/2025. Akatore Creek to Taieri Mouth. Grade 3. Trampers.  Leaders: Spen Walker and Jane Bruce.

Coutts Gully / Farm, Sawmill Road. 2024 – 1988 (23 trips, 10 with reports and photos, 1 with photos only, 1 with report only, 11 with not report or photos).
Akatore Farm Walk or Beach Walk. 2019 – 1991 (15 trips, 8 with reports and photos, 2 with photos only, 5 with no report or photos)
Akatore Forest. 2016 – 1991 (8 trips, 4 with reports and photos, 4 with no reports or photos)

 

 

 

 

Takitakitoa Wetlands – Information and Trips Library

Scope:

This page of club tramps and hikes in the South Coast area groups together trips to the Takitakitoa Wetlands Reserve. (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.

https://www.fishandgame.org.nz/game-bird-hunting-in-new-zealand/where-to-hunt/regional-info/otago/takitakitoa-wetland/

https://www.southroads.co.nz/projects/takitakitoa-wetland-restoration-project

How To Get There:

The Takitakitoa Wetlands is located about 40 minutes drive south of Dunedin and is at the end of Takitakitoa Road off Otokia-Kuri Bush Road. Take SH1 south and turn off at the Henley turn off just before the bridge that crosses the Taieri River. Turn right onto Otokia-Kuri Bush Road West which will intersect with Otakia-Kuri Bush Raod.

Links to tramps and hikes in this area:

11/12/2024. Takitakitoa, Wetland, Waihola Hall. Grade 2. Combined hike and Christmas Lunch.  Leaders: Jan Butcher, Wendy Langley, John Gardiner, Graeme Souter.

7/4/2021. Takitakitoa Wetland/Lester Harveys 90th Birthday. All. Leaders. Raewyn, Phil and Jill D

 

 

 

 

 

Bull Creek, Quion Point – Information and Trips Library

Scope:

This page of club tramps and hikes in the South Coast area groups together trips to Bull Creek and Quion Point. (map)

Background Information:

Road distances from Mosgiel carpark.

Access Permissions are required as trips to Quion Point / Bulls Creek venture over a working farm – refer guidelines.

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.

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How To Get There:

To reach Quion Point take the Taieri Mouth Road from Brighton, across the bridge at Taieri Mouth. Continue on Moturata Road and onto Akatore Road, past Akatore Creek and turn left onto Quoin Point Road.

Links to tramps and hikes in this area:

Quoin Point Bull Creek. 2023 – 1996. (16 trips, 7 with reports, 1 with photos only, 8 with no reports or photos)

 

 

 

 

Inch Clutha, Kaitangata – Information and Trips Library

Scope:

This page of club tramps and hikes in the South Coast area groups together trips to Kaitangata and Inch Clutha (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:

Take SH1 south to the Kaitangata turn off (well sign posted) and turn left onto the road taking your to Kaitangata township. Take Clyde Terrace along side the river and cross the bridge onto Riverside Road. Continue on this road and turn left onto Telegraph Road. Turn left onto Centre Road and continue to small car park by boat ramp to the Clutha River.

Links to tramps and hikes in this area:

02/04/2025. Inch Clutha. Grade 2.5. Combined. Leaders: Phil Keene, Graeme Souter, Bruce & Jenny Wright.

Kaitangata. 2003 – 1992 (3 trips. 1 trip (14/9/2023) as guests of Trixie Trampers (Blaclutha) with report and photos)

 

 

 

 

Waldronville, Blackhead, Kaikorai Estuary – Information and Trips Library

Scope:

This page of club tramps and hikes in the South Coast area groups together trips to Waldronville and incorporates Blackhead, Kaikorai Estuary, Ocean View and Brighton. (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 Brighton Road from Green Island through Waldronville Township. Parking is available past the township on the left  just before crossing the bridge over the Kaikorai Lagoon.

Links to tramps and hikes in this area:

30/07/2025. Waldronville. Grade 2.  Hikers.  Leaders: Avis and Rhonda.

Waldronville 2024 – 2003 (14 trips, 10 with reports, 4 no reports or photos)
Beach Walk, Blackhead, Kaikorai Estuary, Ocean View, Brighton Tramps. 2009 – 2004 (6 trips, 2 with reports, 1 with photos only)

 

 

 

Chrystalls Beach, Toko Mouth, Cooks Head – Information and Trips Library

Scope:

This page of club tramps and hikes covers trips on the South Coast and includes trips to Chrystalls Beach, Toko Mouth and Cooks Head. (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 south and turn left onto Forsyth Road (just before Milton). At the end of this road turn right onto Back Raod then left onto Glenledi Road. Follow this road some distance to reach Chrystalls Beach.

Links to tramps and hikes in this area:

Chrystalls Beach, Toko Mouth. 2023 – 1989 (22 trips with 10 reports)

Kuri Bush Forestry, Big Stone Road – Information and Trips Library

Scope:

This grouping of Club tramps and hikes covers trips involving Kuri Bush (Big Stone) area located  on Taieri Mouth Road between Brighton township and Taieri Mouth beach. It includes Big Stone Road, Daphne Road, Margaret Road and Kathleeen Road. (map)

Background Information:

Road distances from Mosgiel carpark.

TRTC Grading Information – trips incorporating these trips 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:

Drive to Brighton and continue through the township onto Brighton Road which becomes Taieri Mouth Road. Follow this road to Kuri Bush and the park on the south of the houses.

Links to tramps and hikes in this area:

11/02/2026. Kuri Bush Road/ Otokia Road Forest Walk. Grade 3. Hikers.  Leaders: Neville Griffiths and Rhonda Wilson
08/10/2025.Daphne/Big Stone Roads, Brighton. Grade 3. Trampers.  Leaders: Sylvie Watt & Lyn Keene
11/09/2024.Big Stone Road. Grade 3. Hikers. Leaders: Bill Cubitt & Adrienne Ensor.

Kuri Bush Forestry, Daphne/Margaret Road, Kathleen Road, Big Stone.  2021 – 1988 (19 trips with 5 reports)