Scope:
This page of club tramps and hikes in the area West via SH87 (inland on the south side of SH87) groups together trips to Post Office Creek, Reid’s and Beatties Farms (Verterburn). (maps)
Background Information:
Road distances from Mosgiel carpark.
Access Permissions may be required depending on how Post Office Creek track is accessed. Permissions must be obtained for those trips venturing onto either Reid and/or Beattie farms – refer guidelines
How To Get There:
(1) Access via Reid’s / Beatties Farms (Verterburn)
Turn left of Lee Steam Outram Road (SH87) onto Mahinerangi Road. Follow this to the junction and turn right onto Kowhai Spur Road. This brings you to Verterburn and access to Post Office Creek at Lake Mahinerangi.
(2) Access via forestry walk – Lake Mahinerangi
Take the Waiporai Falls Road (off Maungatua Road) to the power station at Lake Mahinerangi. Cross over bridge below the power station and follow the unnamed road to the forest access and Post Office Creek track.
Links to tramps and hikes in this area:
19/03/2025. Post Office Creek via Reid Farm. Grade 3.5. Hikers. Leaders: Bruce Spittle and Dave Roberts.
Post Office Creek, Reid’s Station. 2022 -1992 (18 trips with 7 reports including 1 with photos only)
