11/11/2026. St Martins (Quarantine) . Grade 2. Combined. Leaders: Ann Ward, Sylvie Watt, Sue Johnstone, Dianne Bezett.
The forecast for today is morning ok, afternoon thunder storms. Undeterred 29 persons departed from Back Bay Port Chalmers in Rachel McGregor boat to the Island.
Rachel in her wonderful boat made two trips and once we were all on the Island Jess the caretaker gave us a warm welcome and encouraged us all to enjoy exploring. He has been a caretaker for 4 months having come from Australia.
After morning tea the purpose was to meander at one’s own pace around the Island and enjoy the solitude and encompass the heritage and views. Lunch was indoors with a tad dampness outside, we at this stage were well ahead of schedule Anne gave Rachel a message to say we were all ready to depart fortunately Rachel was able to speed in our direction and it was not long before we were all back on Back Beach.
Many thanks to you all for participating and a huge thanks Anne Ward for organizing this wonderful trip counting heads to and fro and at times wondering who was coming.
Total 29 persons
Boat fare return $25
Transport p/p car $10
Cheers Sylvie Watt
Link to background information and earlier tramps and hikes in the same area.