Category: West via SH87

Deep Stream Pipeline – Information and Trip Library

Scope:

This page of club tramps and hikes in the area West via SH87 (inland on the south side of SH87) groups together trips to Deep Stream pipeline. (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.

Access Permissions are required as trips following the Deep Stream pipe line venture over a working farms – refer guidelines.

General Information – Deep Stream Water Supply

How To Get There:

Follow State Highway 87 from Outram  past the Clarks Junction turn off at the bridge that traverses Deep Stream. Permission to park on farmland will be required.

Links to tramps and hikes in this area:

03/06/2026. Deep Stream  Pipeline. Grade 3. Combined.  Leaders: Sylvie Watt and Wendy Langley

Deep Stream-Hindon Pipe Line from Highway 87. 2019 – 1989 (13 trips, 4 with reports and photos, 1 with report only – photo lost, 8 with no reports or photos)
Deep Stream, Rocklands Station. Welshs Road. Lawlors Old Farm. 2018 – 1989 (14 trips, 5 with reports and photos, 1 with photos only, 8 with no reports or photos)
Deep Stream Pipeline by Highway 87 (upstream) 2017 – 2007 (4 trips, 4 with reports and photos)

 

 

 

 

 

Roulston Farm, Weka Falls – Information and Trip Library

Scope:

This page of club tramps and hikes covers trips West of SH87 which includes trips to Roulston Farm and Weka Falls (map)

Background Information:

Road distances from Mosgiel carpark.

TRTC Grading Information – trips incorporating these tracks are generally given a TRTC grading of about 4. 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.

Access Permissions are required as this trip ventures over a working farm – refer guidelines

Restrictions: lambing September-November

How to Get There:

Travel towards Outram township and turn hard right after bridge over the Taieri River (before Outram). Proceed onto George King Memorail Drive and continue approx 4 km for parking (in paddock on right)

Links to tramps and hikes in this area:

28/01/2026. Roulston Farm. Grade 4. Leaders: Jill Reid, Lenore Armstrong.

Weka Falls / Roulston Farm. 2021 – 1991 (9 trips, 3 with reports and photos, 6 with no reports or photos)

 

 

 

 

 

Daisybank , Hyde – Information and Trips Library

Scope:

This page of club tramps and hikes in the area West SH87  groups together trips to the Daisybank and Hyde township / rail trail. (map)

Background Information:

Road distances from Mosgiel carpark.

TRTC Grading Information – trips incorporating these trips 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 SH87 from Outram and continue through Middlemarch to Hyde township (approx 20 minutes) and onto Daisybank a further 10 minutes. The Daisybank trail is part of the Otago Central Rail Trail and is clearly marked with signage on the right side of the road.

Links to tramps and hikes in this area:

Bus Trip: Daisy Bank to Hyde. Rail Trail  2021 to 2002 (4 trips 3 with report and photos, 1 with no report or photos)

Deep Creek – Information and Trips Library

Scope:

This page of club tramps and hikes in the area West via SH87 (inland on the south side of SH87) groups together trips to Deep Creek. (map)

Background Information:

Road distances from Mosgiel carpark.

TRTC Grading Information – trips incorporating these tracks are generally given a TRTC grading of 4. 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.

Access Permissions are required for trips to Deep Creek – refer guidelines

Deep Creek Water Scheme Pipeline history.
Further background information behind Deep Stream project

How To Get There:

Follow State Highway 87 from Outram to the Clarks Junctions turn off. Turn left onto the Old Dunstan Road which will take you past Rocklands Station and continue to the gate of the Te Papanui Conservation Park (managed by DOC).

Links to tramps and hikes in this area:

06/11/2024. Deep Creek Weir. Grade 3. Combined.  Leaders: Barbara Shackell, Wendy Langley, Carolyn Pridham, Sue Johnstone.

Deep Creek Weir from Old Dunstan Road past Rocklands. 2023 – 1989 (19 trips, 8 with reports and photos, 9 with no reports, 2 with photos only)

 

 

 

Heenan Road to the Maungatuas and the Three Kings – Information and Trips Library

Scope:

This page of club tramps and hikes covers trips West via SH87 which includes trips from Heenan Road to the Maungatuas and the Three Kings. (map)

Background Information:

Road distances from Mosgiel carpark.

Access Permissions maybe required as this trip (Heenan Road) ventures over a working farm – refer guidelines

Restrictions: lambing Sept-Nov

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:

From Outram turn left onto Allanton Road then right onto Huntly Road – this runs into Maungatua Road. Proceed to McLaren Road on the right, this in turn runs into Heenan Road.

Links to tramps and hikes in this area:

30/10/2024. 3 Kings from Heenan Road. Grade 3. Hikers. Leaders Dave Roberts Neville Griffiths.

Tramps Incorporating Three Kings. 2021 – 1989 (26 trips, 6 with reports, 1 with photos only, 19 with no reports)

 

 

 

 

Horsehoof Station, the Maungatuas – Information and Trips Library

Scope:

This page of club tramps and hikes covers trips West via SH87 which includes trips to Horsehoof Station and incorporating the Maungatuas Traverse. (map)

Background Information:

Road distances from Mosgiel carpark.

Access Permissions maybe required as this trip ventures over a working farm – refer guidelines  Lambing September – November

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:

From Outram take SH87 (Lee Steam Outram Road)  turn left onto McKendry Road. Continue to the end for parking. Further, continue on SH87 to second left turning onto Woolshed Road. Parking is at the end of this road.

Links to tramps and hikes in this area:

Maungatua traverse. 2021 – 1998 (3 trips, 1 with report and photos, 2 with no report or photos)
Horsehoof Station Tramps. 2019 – 1989 (22 trips including 1 private trip with photos 29/03/2010, 9 with reports nad photos, 1 with photos only, 12 with no reports or photos)
McKendry Road, Roseburn, Woolshed Road, Horsehoof Station. 2018 – 1992 (12 trips, 3 with reports and photos, 1 with photos only, 8 with no report or photos)