Taieri Recreational Tramping Club
Mid-week recreational and social walking group based in Mosgiel NZ
Predominantly walking over farm land / paddocks
19/08/2026. Taieri Floodbanks. Grade 2.5. Hikers. Leaders: Alan Scurr and Phil Keene
The day dawned with a smile on its face and 29 folk found their way to park at the woolshed on Riverside Road to meet Alan and Colin Scurr.
Continue reading “Taieri Floodbanks”
22/07/2026. Lawsons Farm. Grade 3. Trampers. Leaders: Graham and Carol Thurlow.
Twenty trampers started off from Mosgiel and Dunedin to begin a spectacular winter day and an 8.5km tramp on Lawsons farm which is situated at Merton on the top of the Kilmog. Continue reading “Lawsons Farm”
03/06/2026. Deep Stream Pipeline. Grade 3. Combined. Leaders: Sylvie Watt and Wendy Langley.
On a lovely day we all set out heading to the Deep Stream bridge just beyond Clarkes where the Mc Donalds had opened their gate so we could all park in the paddock. Continue reading “Deep Stream Pipeline”
29/04/2026. Macandrew Bay, Company Bay, Camp Road, Pukehiki, Greenacres Track. Grade 3.5. Hikers. Leaders: Jenni Wright & Jill Dodd.
The weather gods were on our side as we left Mosgiel and arrived for our destination, Macandrew Bay car park, where we met our Dunedin and Brighton contingent
Continue reading “Macandrew Bay, Company Bay, Camp Road, Pukehiki, Greenacres Track”
15/04/2026. Kaik-Otakou. Grade 3. Trampers. Leaders: Sylvia Watts and Carolyn Pridham.
On a super lovely day we headed down the Otago Peninsula to Otakou all stopping near the bus stop.
08/04/2026. Taieri View Farm Tramp. Grade 3. Trampers. Leaders: Jill Reid and Sue Johnstone.
After parking on Taioma Rd, our group of 20 trampers set out on an overcast morning which offered good district views.
25/02/2026. Jubilee Hut from Silver Peaks Station. Grade 5. Trampers. Leaders: Martin and Robyn Hickley.
Fifteen trampers set off earlier than usual because of a road closure between Outram Glen and Hindon. Continue reading “Jubilee Hut from Silver Peaks Station”
04/02/2026. Lee Stream/Scorgies Farm. Grade 2.5 (hikers), 3.5 (Trampers). Combined. Leaders: Sylvia Watts, Lynley McArley, Phil & Raewyn Keene.
47 keen walkers assembled at Memorial Park and headed into the west to Mahinerangi Rd where the lucky 13th car was waiting and we dropped down to Lee Stream to commence the walk circa 9.30am.
28/01/2026. Roulston Farm. Grade 4. Leaders: Jill Reid, Lenore Armstrong.
Such a lovely fun filled day held by all. We started off with what we thought was 16 walkers, but after morning tea and re counting we had 15, and no we hadn’t lost anyone on the way! Continue reading “Roulston Farm”
28/01/2026. Whale Fossil Lookout, Clarendon Cemetery/Lime Springs . Grade 3. Hikers. Leaders: Bruce Spittle, Eleanore Ryan.
Six km South of Waihola, just past the brick Ewing Phosphate Company Ltd building on the right, we turned right into Phosphate Road, and the end of the road, turned right into Berwick Road and then left into Cullen Road where we parked on the left at the foot of the hill. Continue reading “Whale Fossil Lookout, Clarendon Cemetery/Lime Springs”
27/08/2025. Peggy’s Hill from Macandrew Bay. Grade 4. Trampers. Leaders: Graeme Souter and Gwenda Farqharson.
Peggy – who on earth was Peggy? Read on ….
Continue reading “Peggy’s Hill from Macandrew Bay”
20/08/2025. Nichol’s Farm (Michelle’s Farm) . Grade 4. Trampers. Leaders: Gail Williams, Lynley McArley.
After parking under the Outram Bridge, nineteen trampers made their way alongside the Northern aspect of the Taieri river on the flat and then began an ascent up into the hills along a farm track. Continue reading “Nichol’s Farm (Michelle’s Farm)”
23/7/2025. Nichols Farm. Grade 3.5. Hikers. Leaders: Wendy Langley and Carol-Anne Buchanan.
19 hikers set off on a chilly, crisp morning which provided us with a perfect blue sky and no breeze.
09/07/2025. Coutts Farm. Grade 3. Hikers. Leaders: Bruce Wright and Peter Beal.
Left Memorial Park carpark at 9.30am and travelled to Taieri Mouth, meeting up with Brighton hikers at Coutts Gully Road carpark.
09/04/2025 Old Country Track, Waikouaiti Grade 2 Hikers or Combined. Leaders: Jan Butcher, Shirley and Noel McRandle.
The animal encounter! The day started off from PJP in perfect hiking temperature with a purrfect farewell during briefing by a little grey cat. Continue reading “Old County Track, Waikouaiti”