27/10/2026. Bethunes Gully. Grade 2. Hikers. Leaders: Barbara Shackell & Dave Roberts.
The Hikers met at Memorial Park carpark at 8.45, got themselves organised into four cars, and after listening to TWO “words for the day” were well prepared to depart by 8.55.
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Botanic Gardens- Rhododendrons and Volcanoes
21/10/2026. Botanic Gardens – Rhododendrons and Volcanoes. Grade 1.5. Hikers. Leaders: Katherine and Tony Martin.
A group of 20 sunhatted hikers set off from the lower gardens car park, down the infamous Castle St, taking in the flats’ creative names and a couple of street murals
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Moores Bush to Cloud Forests of the Leith via Sullivans Dam
30/09/2026. Moores Bush to Cloud Forests of the Leith via Sullivans Dam. Grade 3.5. Hikers. Leaders: Wendy and Sandra.
21 of us stepped out to soak up the sun after a spell of awful weather.
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Longridge Road Circuit
23/09/2026. Longridge Road Circuit. Grade 2. Hikers. Leaders: Katrina McKenzie and Julie MacKenzie
On a cold morning 17 happy hikers gathered at the start of Longridge Road for a walk into the forest.
Fairfield Circuit (alternative Hike due to rain forecast)
16/09/2026. Fairfield Circuit (alternative Hike due to rain forecast). Hikers. Leaders: Raewyn Keene and Cathy Ferguson.
With the forecasted weather not looking great 22 hikers meet at Memorial Park. Continue reading “Fairfield Circuit (alternative Hike due to rain forecast)”
3 Kings
09/09/2026. 3 Kings. Grade 3. Hikers. Leaders: Jan Palmer, Wendy Langley.
Fifteen walkers set off in ideal conditions heading up a well-formed farm track and navigating a number of farm gates and muddy areas. Much of the track was through green bush.
Taieri Floodbanks
19/08/2026. Taieri Floodbanks. Grade 2.5. Hikers. Leaders: Alan Scurr and Phil Keene
The day dawned with a smile on its face and 29 folk found their way to park at the woolshed on Riverside Road to meet Alan and Colin Scurr.
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Moeraki Millennium Track/Moeraki township to boulders
12/08/2026. Moeraki Millennium Track/ Moeraki township to boulders. Grade 2. Hikers. Leaders: Pauline Thwaites and Paul Coffey.
Ten hikers arrived at the Moeraki Beach Reserve where we were joined by 2 others. Conditions very different from reconnoitre the week before.
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Government Track
29/07/2027. Government Track. Grade 2.5. Hikers . Leaders: Katrina McKenzie and Julie MacKenzie
On a sunny, calm Wednesday morning 23 hikers gathered at the carpark beside the Waipori River just beyond the Government Track Sign
Memorial Park, Mosgiel and return
22/07/2026. Memorial Park, Mosgiel and return. Grade 1. Hikers. Leaders: Shirley and Noel McRandle.
38 hikers left Memorial Park on a pleasant morning and walked along the banks of the Silverstream. Continue reading “Memorial Park, Mosgiel and return”
The Pyramids, Victory Beach
15/07/2026. The Pyramids, Victory Beach. Grade 2. Hikers. Leaders: Rhonda Wilson, Jenny Flack.
On an overcast but pleasant morning we arrived at the Papanui Inlet at low tide, enabling us to be able to start our hike crossing the saltmarsh area on the side of the lagoon, heading towards Victory Beach. Continue reading “The Pyramids, Victory Beach”
Taieri Ferry to John Bull Gully
24/06/2026. Taieri Ferry to John Bull Gully and return. Grade 2. Hikers. Leaders: Janette Abbot & Jill Thomas.
A frosty 2 degrees start for 25 happy hikers as we headed off beside a very muddy and flooded Taieri River.
Flagstaff
10/06/2026. Flagstaff. Grade 3. Hikers. Leaders: Phil Keene and Barbara Shackell.
Such a lovely morning. We were all away from the meet n greet sharpish and organised at the Bullring where 16 hikers were away up the Pineapple/Flagstaff track at 9.45am on the dot.
Grahams Bush and Organ Pipes
27/05/2026. Grahams Bush and Organ Pipes. Grade 3.5. Hikers. Leaders: Mike Webb and Bruce Spittle.
On a cold frosty morning 18 hikers rendezvoused at the Emanuel Church car park in Sawyers Bay at 0930 for what proved to be a challenging hike.
Town Belt/Bullock Track/Woodhaugh Gardens
20/05/2026. Town Belt/Bullock Track/Woodhaugh Gardens. Grade 2. Hikers. Leaders: Jan Palmer & Sue Beal.
It was a bitterly cold start to the day. We had a brief gathering at Memorial Park before heading to the Southern Cemetery meeting the town folk who were joining us.
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