Taieri Recreational Tramping Club
Mid-week recreational and social walking group based in Mosgiel NZ
Predominantly walking over farm land / paddocks
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”
19/03/2025. Post Office Creek via Reid Farm. Grade 3.5. Hikers. Leaders: Bruce Spittle and Dave Roberts.
After leaving Peter Johnston Park at 0900, seven cars regrouped and collected more passengers at Traquair Junction before 30 hardy outdoor enthusiasts proceeded in convey about 11 km down Mahinerangi Road to park near the woolshed about 500 m past the entrance to Verterburn Station at Rapid Number 1013. Continue reading “Post Office Creek via Reid Farm”
19/02/2025. Hereweka Road / Portobello . Grade 3.5. Trampers. Leaders: Di Bezett, Lyn Keene.
Twenty three of us set off in lovely sunshine. We had to stop on Hereaweka road for rain jackets but it wasn’t cold, although it was very muggy. Continue reading “Hereweka Road / Portobello”
29/01/2025. Hope Hill. Grade 4. Trampers. Leaders: John Gardiner and Martin Hickley.
The last club tramp here was almost exactly two years ago and Diane and Marijke’s description is quite excellent, so I’ll not repeat that. Undertaken in ever warming conditions and rising afternoon winds, over exposed farmland, twelve trampers were very glad to get down to the cars some five hours after leaving.