Monday's Walk - 27th September 2021



Gladstone Track at Lake Hawea

Meet at 9.30 am at the waterfront car park opposite McDougall Street.

Drive to Hawea and park near the carpark on Flora Dora Parade. We will walk along the lakeside track through to Johns Creek and then continue on the Timaru Creek road to the Brest Hill Track.

Then follow this track up the hill for a 100m or so to an elevated spot for lunch. Return via the same route.

Leader: Stephen Matheson

Take a look at the November trip page on this blog. There are details of offers from Fox and Franz businesses that may be of interest and tempt you to extend your stay.

Monday's Walk - 20th September 2021

Aurora Loop at Bendigo and Quartz Reel gold mining area

Meet at 9.30 am at the waterfront car park opposite McDougall Street.
We will explore the Aurora mining area at a slow pace. This is an easy 5.6K.
After lunch at the Pengelly Hotel (BYO lunch) we will return to the car park and drive 15 minutes south towards Cromwell and take take a quick look at Quartz Reef.

Total walk for the day about 8K. 

Stunning views and plenty of photo opportunities.

Leader: Robyn Matheson

Monday's Walk 13th September

Plan A - Rocky Mountain:

If it looks like there is an improvement in the weather with rain dissipating early, Plan A is a local climb up Rocky Mountain (775m), 18.5km west of Wanaka, to clear away the Lockdown blues. It is a 7km , 3 hours return walk, and sections of the track could be slippery.

 

Plan B – Upper Clutha River Track:

If it is still wet and windy we could seek the shelter of the Clutha River, walking down from the Albert Town swing bridge ,via the Cardrona River, to about the Stevenson Road exit (7.5km, 2.5 hr  - one way), then return back the same route.

 

Leader: Chris Kjelgaard