Monday's Walk: 30 January 2017

An optimistic read of tomorrow's forecast suggests light and variable winds before the nor'wester returns mid-afternoon.

Plan A (light winds): Old Woman Hut. Drive to Duffers Saddle on the Nevis Road and climb 270 m over 6 km to Old Woman Hut. Subalpine walk with great views.

Plan B (strong winds): Bannockburn Bridge to Kawarau Gorge. Undulating 5 km through old gold workings along the north bank of the Kawarau River.

Trip leader: Martin Unwin

 

Monday 23 January

Haast Pass Bridle Path and lookout

With the promise of a fine morning before the afternoon nor'wester kicks in yet again we'll return to one of last winter's destinations on the Haast Pass Bridle Path. This sheltered bush walk climbs from Davis Flat to the Haast Pass, and thence to a scenic lookout. Waverers may be encouraged by the prospect of afternoon coffee at Makarora.

Trip leader: Martin Unwin

 

Monday 9 January

Shek Harn Reserve

A short but scenic walk in the upper Fraser River valley behind Earnscleugh, through a classic piece of dryland Central Otago to a historical reserve with well preserved relics of the Chinese gold mining days. Could include an afternoon café stop at the Old Post Office in Clyde.

Trip leader: Martin Unwin

 

Monday 2nd January

Brian and Marjon will be at the meeting place at 9:30 for a walk to a mystery location.