12/08/2026. Heyward Point from Aramoana. Grade 3. Trampers. Leaders: . Janice Hodges, Lynley McArley
18 Keen trampers headed down to Aramoana to walk Hayward point. Continue reading “Heyward Point from Aramoana.”
Moeraki Millennium Track/Moeraki township to boulders
12/08/2026. Moeraki Millennium Track/ Moeraki township to boulders. Grade 2. Hikers. Leaders: Pauline Thwaites and Paul Coffey.
Ten hikers arrived at the Moeraki Beach Reserve where we were joined by 2 others. Conditions very different from reconnoitre the week before.
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Silverstream Walk
05/08/2026. Memorial Park to Confluence of the Silverstream and Taieri River. Grade 2. Combined. Leaders: Barbara Shackell and Sandy Lawn.
Following the Antarctic-like weather that hit Otago overnight on Monday 3 August, an early call was made to postpone the trip to Puketapu, with an intent to substitute with a walk down the Silverstream to its confluence with the Taieri River.
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.
Government Track
29/07/2027. Government Track. Grade 2.5. Hikers . Leaders: Katrina McKenzie and Julie MacKenzie
On a sunny, calm Wednesday morning 23 hikers gathered at the carpark beside the Waipori River just beyond the Government Track Sign
All Comers Afternoon Tea
30/07/2026. All Comers Afternoon Tea. Combined. Arranged by Jenni Wright
The Village Green was a great venue to welcome those who attended this year’s catch-up cuppa.
Lawsons Farm
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”
Memorial Park, Mosgiel and return
22/07/2026. Memorial Park, Mosgiel and return. Grade 1. Hikers. Leaders: Shirley and Noel McRandle.
38 hikers left Memorial Park on a pleasant morning and walked along the banks of the Silverstream. Continue reading “Memorial Park, Mosgiel and return”
The Pyramids, Victory Beach
15/07/2026. The Pyramids, Victory Beach. Grade 2. Hikers. Leaders: Rhonda Wilson, Jenny Flack.
On an overcast but pleasant morning we arrived at the Papanui Inlet at low tide, enabling us to be able to start our hike crossing the saltmarsh area on the side of the lagoon, heading towards Victory Beach. Continue reading “The Pyramids, Victory Beach”
Chalkies Circuit, Powder Hill
15/07/2026. Chalkies Circuit, Powder Hill. Grade 4. Trampers. Leaders: Sarah McCormack, Heather Casey.
Seventeen trampers set out on a dull but fine morning. Rain had been forecast, but apart from
a few drops, we enjoyed a dry tramp—at least from above. Continue reading “Chalkies Circuit, Powder Hill”
Wander Windy Waverley
01/07/2026. Wander Windy Waverley. Grade 2. Combined. Leaders: Bruce & Jenni Wright, Pam Cocks, Graeme Souter
Forty hardy souls met at Bayfield Park adorned with appropriate winter gear to counteract the crisp beautiful winter’s day.
Grahams Bush/Quarry Track
24/06/2026. Graham’s Bush/Mt Cargill Rd Quarry Track. Grade 4. Trampers. Leaders: John Gardiner & Alison Evans.
An overcast, but dry morning, saw 19 keen trampers convene at the end of Hall Rd, then set off at 10.15 am through Graham’s Bush for Mt Cutten and the nearby Len Lye memorial.
Taieri Ferry to John Bull Gully
24/06/2026. Taieri Ferry to John Bull Gully and return. Grade 2. Hikers. Leaders: Janette Abbot & Jill Thomas.
A frosty 2 degrees start for 25 happy hikers as we headed off beside a very muddy and flooded Taieri River.
Mid Winter Luncheon
17/06/26. Mid Winter Luncheon. Leaders: Committee Members.
The Club’s mid-winter lunch at Concord Inn went off without a hitch. Continue reading “Mid Winter Luncheon”
Boulder Beach
10/06/2026. Boulder Beach. Grade 3. Trampers. . Leaders: Pam Cocks and Gail Williams.
Twenty trampers met at the top of McMeeking road on a stunning Dunedin day, sunny with little wind. Continue reading “Boulder Beach”