Monday's Walk - 25 September 2017

 

Plan A : Nook Road and beyond

 

With the weather less than ideal last Monday, we postponed our walk alongside the Grandview Creek which runs just beyond the old Nook Road nursery in Hawea.

 

This is a beautiful walk along what is now the start of the Grandview Mountain Track. The walk rises gently for the first km or so and then climbs a little up the side of the valley along a wide and grassy farm track. Despite the recent rains, it is not at all muddy or slippery, although you will have to traverse Grandview Creek a few times at the start of the walk. So you might want to bring along a second lot of footwear to change into for your drive home.

 

It's one of those walks where you can go as far or as little as you want because we will all be returning by the same route to the DOC carpark which is located just beyond the end of Nook Road.

 

This is our last opportunity to do this walk before the track is closed for lambing.

 

Plan B : John's Creek to Lake Hawea lookout

 

If it looks like rain, then we will walk from John's Creek alongside Lake Hawea and then climb up to the lookout over the lake.

 

Leader : Brian Kusel

Monday's Walk - 18 September 2017

Grandview Mountain Track

 

Got "cabin fever" with so many rainy days of late? Then this beautiful walk should be just the ticket.

 

The walk goes from just beyond the old Nook Road Nursery in Hawea and then follows Grandview Creek for a while before heading uphill along a wide farm track to a suitable spot for lunch. The return walk downhill offers even more amazing views. About 12km in total.

 

It looks like the weather gods may be kind to us, but who knows! So make sure you bring some wet weather gear. You should also note that the lower part of the walk traverses the quite narrow Grandview Creek six times and you will definitely be getting your feet wet. So you might want to bring along a second lot of footwear.

 

We will depart the Wanaka lakefront at 9.30am as usual, then drive to nearby Hawea and up to the DOC carpark about 100 metres beyond the old Nook Road Nursery to start the walk.

 

Leader : Brian Kusel

Monday's Walk 11 September

Nine Mile Historic Reserve. A flat and easy 6 km walk along Old Faithful Road and the Lindis River to Nine Mile Historic Reserve and the remains of the old stone Lindis Hotel. Return the same way. Dress warm!.

Leader: Martin Unwin

 

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September walks

We have leaders for the rest of the month.
Martin Unwin will lead a walk on 11th September
Brian Kusel will lead walks on 18th and 25th September.

Thank you both for those offers.
Still looking for November and December……..

Jane Hudson

Monday's walk - 11th September

Plan A (assuming the weather is OK): Rocky Mountain - drive to Diamond Lake car park - climb to the top for lunch.
Plan B: something else
Leader: find out on Monday.

Monday's walk - 4th Sept

Up the true right of the Matukituki River from the West Wanaka bridge.
Sunshine has been ordered for lunchtime, so we will find a comfy spot to sun bathe before returning the same way.
Leader: Brian Gilbert

Lack of Leaders for September Walks

This month has not been covered by a trip leader.

Brian Gilbert has offered to do the first Monday (4th Sept)…thanks Brian.

So we are looking for anyone who can cover just one week at a time or more if possible. Please email me if you can fill the gap. There are many people who want to walk and if that is you perhaps you could also volunteer to lead the walk!

I will be away from the 12th so please be in touch before then so we can set this up. janempw@gmail.com

Also we have no leaders for November or December so if you are willing to fill those gaps or can do a week or two then please put your hand up and let me know. Thank you.

Jane Hudson.