19/03/2025. Post Office Creek via Reid Farm. Grade 3.5. Hikers. Leaders: Bruce Spittle and Dave Roberts.
After leaving Peter Johnston Park at 0900, seven cars regrouped and collected more passengers at Traquair Junction before 30 hardy outdoor enthusiasts proceeded in convey about 11 km down Mahinerangi Road to park near the woolshed about 500 m past the entrance to Verterburn Station at Rapid Number 1013. Continue reading “Post Office Creek via Reid Farm”
Tag: Traquair
Outram, Allanton, Floodbanks, Lee Stream, Scrogies Farm,Traquair, Whare Creek – Information and Trips Library
Scope:
This page of club tramps and hikes covers trips West of SH87 which includes trips to the Outram area, Lee Stream, Scroggs Farm, Traquair / Whare Creek (maps)
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.
Restrictions: Scrogies Farm – Lambing Aug – Oct.
How To Get There:
Take Gordon Road from Mosgiel onto SH87 (Outram Mosgiel Road) and continue to Outram township. For trips to Lee Stream via the Outram Glen track turn right immediately after the bridge over the Taieri River for parking and toilets at the Outram Glen site.
Parking is also available at the Outram Rugby Club field. Continue through Outram township and turn left onto Formby Road. The club is situated on this road just before the intersection with Huntly Road.
To Scorgies Farm: Take Lee Steam / Outram Road (SH87) to the 1st Mahinerangi Raod and turn down left onto this road. Continue to the bridge crossing Lee Stream and park cars on the right by the farm gate.
Links to tramps and hikes in this area:
25/02/2026. Outram Glen to Lee Stream. Grade 2.5. Hikers. Leaders: Maria MacNee, Avis Williamson.
04/02/2026. Lee Stream/Scorgies Farm. Grade 2.5 (hikers), 3.5 (Trampers). Combined. Leaders: Sylvia Watts, Lynley McArley, Phil & Raewyn Keene.
10/12/2025. Lee Stream Area – hike before Christmas Lunch. Grade 2. Combined. Leaders: Lyn Keene, Anne Ward, Janette Abbott, Shirley McRandle.
22/10/2025. Outram Glen and Beyond. Grade 2. Trampers. Leaders: Jill Reid and Heather Kirk.
13/11/2024 Outram Glen to Lee Stream. Grade 2. Hikers. Leaders: Julie McKenzie & Katrina McKenzie.
04/09/2024. Outram Heritage Trail and Floodbank. Grade 2. Combined. Leaders: Anette MacRae, Katrina McKenzie, Cathy Ferguson, Janette Abbot.
Lee Stream Road Ramble, Scorgies Farm 2023 – 2006 (7 trips with 3 reports and photos, 3 with reports only, 1 with no report or photos)
Outram – Allanton Flood Bank. 2023 – 2011 (4 trips with 3 reports).
Outram Glen Track to Lee Stream. 2023 – 1992 (15 trips with 10 reports)
Outram Museum. 2020 (1 trip with report)
Outram Glen and Traquair/Whare Creek. Cartwright Track. 2014 – 2008 (6 trips with 5 reports)