30/09/2026. Pulpit Rock. Grade 4. Trampers. Leaders: Martin and Robyn Hickley.
15 of us set off on the most beautiful day, no wind and a cloud free sky.
Category: Tracks (DOC / DCC)
Predominantly walking on recognised tracks either DOC or DCC
Camp Road and Greenacres
29/07/2026. Camp Road and Greenacres. Grade 3. Trampers. Leaders: Gail Williams and Yan Campbell.
The weather gods were certainly co-operative on Wednesday when 28 of us set off from Macandrew Bay towards Company Bay on our way to Larnach Castle.
Flagstaff
10/06/2026. Flagstaff. Grade 3. Hikers. Leaders: Phil Keene and Barbara Shackell.
Such a lovely morning. We were all away from the meet n greet sharpish and organised at the Bullring where 16 hikers were away up the Pineapple/Flagstaff track at 9.45am on the dot.
Coastal Connection/ Orokanui Lagoon Walk
01/04/2026. Coastal Connection/ Orokanui Lagoon Walk. Grade 3. Combined. Leaders: Pam Cocks; Tail-end Charlies: Val Cayford, Julie McKenzie, Adrienne Ensor
On a beautiful brisk Autumn morning 36 intrepid trampers and hikers assembled at Black Bridge on Doctors Point Road.
Outram Glen to Lee Stream
25/02/2026. Outram Glen to Lee Stream. Grade 2.5. Hikers. Leaders: Maria MacNee, Avis Williamson.
23 hikers set out on a gloriously Sunny morning and were suitably impressed with new toilet and BBQ area at Outram Glen.
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Jim Freeman, McQuilkans, Swampy Summit Track Rolleston Road Circuit
11/02/2026. Jim Freeman McQuilkans Swampy Summit Track Rolleston Road Circuit. Grade 4. Trampers. Leaders: Phil Morris and Carolyn Pridham.
The Trampers travelled to Rolleston Road and parked at the locked gate on Rolleston Road.
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Hermits Cave via Pulpit Rock.
19/11/2025. Hermits Cave via Pulpit Rock. Grade 5. Trampers. Leaders: Graham Thurlow and John Gardiner.
The tramp to Pulpit Rock is a well known one to most of us, but today’s tramp there came with a twist.
Government Track Circuit
24/09/2025. Government Track Circuit. Grade 4.5. Trampers. Leaders: John Gardiner and Carolyn Pridham
The Government Track was originally built in 1860 to provide horse and dray access to the Waipori Goldfields.
Millennium Track return from Henley
18/06/2025. Millennium Track return from Henley. Grade 3.5. Trampers. Leaders: Sarah McCormack and Heather Kirk
A very frosty morning greeted all 18 of us trampers as we arrived at the Henley end of the Millennium track.
Frasers Gully – Friends Hill
18/06/2025. Frasers Gully – Friends Hill. Grade 3.5. Hikers. Leaders: Janette Abbott and Maria MacNee.
Woollen hats, gloves and puffer vests were needed as twelve club members and one visitor, Alison……
Pulpit Rock
14/05/2025. Pulpit Rock. Grade 4. Trampers. Leaders: Graham Thurlow, Lyn Keene.
On a beautifully sunny and calm day 15 trampers tackle a well-known, and thanks to the Green Hut Group, well maintained track. Continue reading “Pulpit Rock”
Racemans
14/05/2025. Racemans. Grade 3. Hikers. Leaders: Wendy Langley, Eleanore Ryan.
Another great autumn day for our hike up and back Racemans track. (Google Silverstream walks for history and tracks in the area). Continue reading “Racemans”
Pipeline, Burns, Swampy Summit, Rustlers Ridge Circuit
30/04/2025. Pipeline, Burns, Swampy Summit, Rustlers Ridge Circuit. Grade 4. Trampers. Leaders: Carolyn Pridham and Esther Willis.
Seven (7) intrepid trampers set off from the Leith Saddle car park looking forward to ‘tiptoeing’ through bogs on a mud-filled adventure.
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Taieri Mouth Millennium Track
23/04/2025. Taieri Mouth/Millennium Track. Grade 3. Hikers. Leaders: Linda Partridge & Bill Cubitt.
On a cool but fine morning 18 hikers gathered at Riverside Rd, Taieri Mouth near the entrance to the track for a lovely walk through the bush to the lookout.
Trotters Gorge
09/04/2025. Trotters Gorge. Grade 3. Trampers. Leaders: Neil Hodgkin and Sarah McCormack.
Two cars from Mosgiel and another one from Dunedin arrived at Trotter’s Gorge Scenic Reserve on a clear windless day.