Monday Walkers 30th July

We will drive up the western side of Lake Hawea where, almost to the neck, we will turn right onto a gravel road leading to Kidds Bush.

The Sawyer Burn track zig zags it's way  up from Kidds Bush, steep in places but has great views.

Leader Ian Algie

Monday's Walk - 235d July 2018

Destination: McPhies Ridge. From the Cluden Stream car park this is a 350 m climb over 5 km to a viewpoint over the Lindis Valley. If the weather deteriorates to the point of being unpleasant I will reserve the right to beat a hasty retreat to the Tarras café.

Leader: Martin Unwin.

Monday 16th July

We will drive out to the eastern side of Lake Hawea and walk up the Pakituhi track, which is part of the Te Araroa Trail.

From the carpark [ which is 300m further up the road ] the steep in places track, zigzags up to a saddle where there are great views to the west.

The weather report is looking not so good, so we will collectively decide on an alternative, perhaps closer to home when we meet.

Leader,   Ian Algie.

Monday's Walk 9th July

The forecast is for occasional rain and sleety showers, so a short walk on the Matakitaki Track is proposed.

It's a 15 min. (20 km) drive to the car park at the West Wanaka bridge.

The track is an easy 2.4 km walk up the true right of the Matukituki River. We have permission from Glendhu Station to continue on from the end of the track if we wish to explore further.

Leader: Chris Kjelgaard

Monday's Walk - 2nd July 2018

Destination: Hillend lookout

A short and local walk up to the cell phone towers above Hillend Station from Timber Creek on the Cardrona Road (4.5 km each way) for one of the best views over Wanaka and Roys Bay in the region.

Mike Scurr at Hillend Station has given us permission to cross his land, but has asked that we clear the property as quickly as possible after midday as he has a carrot drop planned for the afternoon. Our options are therefore to have a quick and early lunch at the high point (785 m) followed by a fast exit, or to defer lunch until our return to the cars. If we go for a later lunch we also have the option of walking down to the Cardona River from the Larches car park for a riverside picnic.

To ensure we use the available time as efficiently as possible, please wear your walking shoes from the outset so we can start walking as soon as we reconvene at Timber Creek.

Walk Leader: Martin Unwin