Scope:
This page of club tramps and hikes covers trips on the North Coast north of Dunedin City, Waitati involving club trips to Dunback incorporating the Shag / Waihemo River
Background Information:
Road distances from Mosgiel carpark.
TRTC Grading Information – trips to the Dunback township are generally given a TRTC grading of 2. This is indicative only, as depending on the route taken, allocation of gradings can differ from this. For more detailed analysis refer to Grading Information.
Dunback – Background Notes (General Information)
How To Get There:
Take SH1 North to Palmerston and turn right onto SH8. Continue for approx. 14km (12 minutes) to reach Dunback.
Links to tramps and hikes in this area:
30/04/2025. Dunback Shag/Waihemo River Walk. Grade 2. Hikers. Leaders: Neville Griffiths, Dave Roberts. (see notes relating to the history of area linked this post)