Scope:
This page of club tramps and hikes on the Otago Peninsula groups together trips incorporating the Rutherford, Hereweka, Nyhon tracks and the Lime Kilns. (map).
Background Information:
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.
Access Permissions – generally not required if using the marked tracks. Any deviation from the recognised tracks a courtesy call to the farmer (see Access Permissions page – Peggy’s Hill) would be in order.
Nyhon Track is closed for lambing Set – Oct.
How To Get There:
(1) Proceed along Portobello Road to Portobello to Portobello township itself – turn right onto Hoopers Inlet Road and continue to the intersection and turn right. Follow this road around the inlet to the start of the Nyhon Track (approx 2 kms)
(2) Proceed along Highcliff Road and continue through Pukehiki to Sandymount Road. Turn right and continue to Hoopers Inlet Road and turn left. Follow this road to Hoopers Inlet and turn left to the start of the Nyhon Track.
Links to tramps and hikes in this area:
20/05/2026. Nyhon and Hereweka Tracks. Grade 3.5. Trampers. Leaders: Esther Willis & Lyn Keene.
14/01/2026. Hoopers Inlet, Rutherfords – Stewarts, Lime Kilns, Nyhon Track. Grade 3. Trampers. Leaders: Spen Walker, Jane Bruce, Sandy Webb