11/03/2026. Leith To The Sea. Grade 2. Combined. Leaders: Katrina McKenzie and Julie MacKenzie
22 hikers and trampers meet up at the top entrance to Woodhaugh Gardens.
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Saddle Hill
04/03/2026. Saddle Hill. Grade 3-3.5. Combined. Leaders: Esther Wills, Lynn Keene, Jill Dodd, Katherine Martin.
The weather was kind and we had a most enjoyable and relaxed day.
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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Maia to Port Chalmers
18/02/2026. Maia to Port Chalmers. Grade 1.5. Hikers. Leaders: Mike Webb & Dave Roberts.
The Mosgiel contingent, townies and a solitary bus passenger from Port met at Maia for a leisurely walk to Port Chalmers on the shared cycle/walkway.
Sandymount
18/02/2026. Sandymount. Grade 3. Trampers. Leaders: John Gardiner & Graeme Souter.
With 93.6mm of rain on Tuesday, the prospects for Wednesday’s tramp weren’t great. However, after a cool and overcast start, the weather improved to comfortable, if at times slightly windy, conditions.
Kuri Bush Road/Otokia Road/Forest Walk
11/02/2026. Kuri Bush Road/ Otokia Road Forest Walk. Grade 3. Hikers. Leaders: Neville Griffiths and Rhonda Wilson
A convoy of cars left the Brighton Cafe for a trip of 13 kms downTaieri Mouth Road ……
Lee Stream/Scorgies Farm
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.
Roulston Farm
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”
Whale Fossil Lookout, Clarendon Cemetery/Lime Springs
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”
Owaka / Catlins Environ
21/01/2026. Owaka / Catlins Environ. Grade 2.5. Hikers. Leaders: Bill Cubitt and Peter Beal.
The weather (albeit a little windy) and tides turned up trumps for the 29 hikers who gathered on the Pounawea waterfront at 10.00am on Wednesday morning. Continue reading “Owaka / Catlins Environ”
Hoopers Inlet – Rutherfords – Stewarts – Lime Kilns – Nyhon track
14/01/2026. Hoopers Inlet, Rutherfords – Stewarts, Lime Kilns, Nyhon Track. Grade 3. Trampers. Leaders: Spen Walker, Jane Bruce, Sandy Webb
The Mosgiel contingent had an 8.30 am start and arrived at Shore St before 9 am, ably coordinated by Neil Hodgkin.
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Millenium Track from Taieri Mouth to Lookout
03/12/2025. Millenium Track from Taieri Mouth to Lookout. Grade 3. Trampers. Leaders: Sandy Webb and Alison Evans.
The weather gods were not on our side, so the planned Silver Peaks tramp was reluctantly shelved for another day. Continue reading “Millenium Track from Taieri Mouth to Lookout”
Big Easy Track
26/11/2025. Bid Easy Track. Grade 2.5. Hikers. Leaders: Barbara Shackell and Avis Williamson
Twenty-six hikers met up at Signal Hill Reserve behind Logan Park High School.
Highcliff, Paradise and Buskin Tracks
26/11/2025. Highcliff, Paradise and Buskin Tracks. Grade 4. Trampers. Leaders: Clare Banks and Carol Thurlow
23 trampers left the entrance to the Highcliff Track carpark at 9.35am, knowing very hot and blustery conditions were forecasted for the day. Continue reading “Highcliff, Paradise and Buskin Tracks”
Out and About in Caversham and Kew
19/11/2025. Out & About in Caversham and Kew. Hikers. Grade 2 $5 14km. Leaders: Jenny Finnerty, Jay Devlin, Jan Butcher, Pam Clough.
25 hikers set out on a very pleasant morning for our walkabout.