Tag: Highcliff

East Harbour Cycleway, Waverley, Andersons Bay, Musselburgh – Information and Trips Library

Scope:

This page of club tramps and hikes in the Dunedin Central City area groups together trips from to the Eastern side of Otago Harbour incorporating the cycle / walkway on Portobello Road, Glenfalloch, Waverley, Andersons Bay, Musselburgh, Highcliff, Rotary Park. (map)

Background Information:

Road distances from Mosgiel carpark.

TRTC Grading Information – trips incorporating these tracks are generally given a TRTC grading of about 2. 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.

How To Get There:

(1) Bayfield Park  – drive along Portsmouth Drive and turn right into Shore Street. Bayfield Park is located about 100 meters from the intersection with Portobello Road on the left.  Toilets are available at the pavilion located on the sports fields.

(2) Vauxhall Yacht Club– drive along Portsmouth Drive and turn left over the causeway and follow Portobello Road to  the Vauxhall Yacht club carpark located on the left about  5 minutes from the end of the causeway. Toilets are available at the carpark.

Links to tramps and hikes in this area:

22/04/2026. Bayfield Park/Around Eastern side of Harbour. Grade 2. Hikers.  Leaders: Jenny Finnerty,

Bayfield carpark to Glenfalloch. 2023 (1 trip with report and photos)
Waverley, Andersons Bay, Musselburgh. Street Walks  2022 – 2000 (7 trips, 3 with reports and photos, 1 with photos only,  3 with no reports or photos)

 

 

 

 

 

Karetai, Tomahawk, Soldiers Monument, Smaills Beach, Highcliff, Paradise, Buskins Tracks – Information and Trips Library

Scope:

This pages of club tramps and hikes covers trips to the Otago Peninsula and involves trips to the Karetai Track & Road, Tomahawk Lagoon, the Soldiers Monument commemorating those from the Peninsula who died in WW1. Also included are trips incorporating the Highcliff, Paradise and Buskins Tracks.(map)

Background Information:

Road distances from Mosgiel carpark.

TRTC Grading Information – trips incorporating these tracks are generally given a TRTC grading of 4. 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.

How To Get There:

(1) Karetai Track commences at Smaills Beach. Take Tomahawk Road past the lagoon, bunkers and lookout and down to Smaills Beach where parking is available. Take Southdale Road (on the right by Tautuku Fishing Club) to the start of the track.

(2) Tomahawk Lagoon – Take Tomahawk Road and turn left onto Oregon Street before the hill. The reserve entrance is on the left with ample parking. Access track to Soldiers Monument commences here.

(3) Soldiers Monument – access to monument is off Highcliff Road. A layby for parking and track access is well sign posted.

(4) Buskins Track – can be access from Karetai Track. Follow road at the end of the track to McMeeking Road which will take you to Buskin Track. Access is also from Highcliff Road on the right heading to Pukehiki.

Links to tramps and hikes in this area:

26/11/2025. Highcliff, Paradise and Buskin Tracks. Grade 4. Trampers.  Leaders: Clare Banks and Carol Thurlow
29/10/2025. Smaills Beach (Karetai Track) to Boulder Beach Outlook. Grade 3. Hikers.  Leaders: Jenni & Bruce Wright.
23/10/2024. Tomahawk, Soldiers’ Memorial, Karetai Track. Grade 4. Trampers. Leaders: Di Bezett, Gail Williams and Lyn Keene

Tomahawk Lagoon and Nearby Tracks and Areas. 2023 – 1989 (43 trips with 21 reports)
Buskin Track from Bottom Tramps. 2022 – 1994 (4 trips with 3 reports)
Buskin Track from Top Tramps. 2022 – 1994 (14 trips with 6 reports)