Taieri Recreational Tramping Club
Mid-week recreational and social walking group based in Mosgiel NZ
20/05/2026. Nyhon and Hereweka Tracks. Grade 3.5. Trampers. Leaders: Esther Willis & Lyn Keene.
It was so chilly in our usual Mosgiel meeting place, our car at least discussed drinking our coffee and returning home, however the temperature at Portobello was balmy by comparison.
27/11/2024. Around Harbour Cone. Grade 3. Hikers (and Trampers). Leaders: Jenny Flack and Rhonda Wilson.
Listening to the heavy rain coming down on Tuesday night I don’t think too many of us thought we would be out hiking the next day. Continue reading “Around Harbour Cone”
This pages of club tramps and hikes covers trips to the Otago Peninsula and involves trips to the Harbour Cone. (map)
Road distances from Mosgiel carpark.
TRTC Grading Information – trips incorporating these tracks are generally given a TRTC grading of about 3. This is indicative only, as trips can be allocated a higher or lesser grading depending on the route taken. For more detailed analysis refer to Grading Information.
Hereweka Harbour Cone Future Forest – Background Information
Hereweka / Harbour Cone Background Information
(1) Macandrew Bay – Greenacres Track – drive along Portsmouth Drive and turn left over the causeway and follow Portobello Road to Macandrew Bay township – ample parking available in front of playground.
(2) Broad Bay – Bacon Street – drive along Portsmouth Drive and turn left over the causeway and follow Portobello Road to Broad Bay. Go through the township to Turnbulls Bay and turn right onto Bacon Street. Parking is best at the Broad Bay Sailing club on the left.
(3) Portobello – drive along Portsmouth Drive and turn left over the causeway and follow Portobello Road to Portobello township – approx. 19 kms. At Portobello township turn right onto Allan’s Beach Road to park at the Portobello Reserve.
(4) Hoopers Inlet – drive along Portsmouth Drive and turn left over the causeway and follow Portobello Road to Portobello township – approx. 19 kms. At Portobello township turn right onto Allan’s Beach Road then right onto Hoopers Inlet Road. Limited parking available at Nyhon Track entrance.
27/11/2024. Around Harbour Cone. Grade3. Hikers (and Trampers). Leaders: Jenny Flack and Rhonda Wilson.
Harbour Cone, Broad Bay, Turnbulls Bay, Bacon Street, 2024 – 1988 (20 trips with 12 reports)