Monday's walk - 6 October 2025

 The highways and byways of Mount Iron and Albert Town

Meet 9.30 am at the waterfront carpark opposite McDougall Street and travel to Pembroke Patisserie, Albert Town.

With the weather forecast for the region "Mainly fine, but rain for a time in the afternoon and evening. Strong northwesterlies from late morning, gusting 80 km/h" it seems a good idea stay close to home and to have plenty of exits from the walk, and coffee nearby! I plan a walk from Pembroke Patisserie along the river and then up Mount Iron from the Racecourse Road entrance, down an alternate route to Hidden Hills and then up and over Little Mount Iron before having coffee at Pembroke Patisserie.

Next week, depending on snow and weather conditions, may be snowshoeing from the Snow Farm. 

Leader: Jan Scown

Mobile 022 350 6605

Monday's walk 29th October

Dublin Bay from Alberttown campground. 

16kms return. 

Meet at the usual place McDougall St Lakefront 

Leader Gail Marshall 

Mondays Walk - 22nd September 2025

Clutha River Track. Luggate Boulder to Reko Point

Meet at the usual spot on the lake front carpark opposite McDougall Street. 

Drive to Luggate Boulder about 3km east of Luggate. Walk to the river and then upstream on the Clutha River Track to the carpark near the Red Bridge. Then on towards Reko Point to a suitable lunch spot. 

Return on the same route to the cars. Return trip is about 12km.

Forecast is for a fine morning with possible showers in the afternoon. Track probably wet in places.

Leader: Stephen Matheson 0272450232

Monday's Walk - September 15th 2025

Gladstone Track  (Hawea township to Johns Creek return)

Meet 9.30 am  at the waterfront carpark opposite McDougall Street.  

Travel to Hawea township, turn left just after the pub into Flora Dora Parade and park at the car park over looking the lake.  

We will walk on the track to Johns Creek for lunch, then return.  Coffee, etc at the Hawea Store afterwards.

About 13k return. Easy walking on a dry cycle trail. Be prepared for a possible shower mid-day.

$5 to your driver.

Leader: Robyn Matheson

021 923 729

Mondays Walk - Monday 8th September

Kimi-akau Suspension Bridge from Old Lower Shotover Bridge, via Tucker Beach Trail.

Meet 9.30am at the waterfront Carpark opposite McDougall Street.

Drive to the northern end of the Old Shotover Bridge car park.
Walk along the Tucker Beach Trail and then join the Shotover Gorge Trail walking to the new Kimi-akau suspension bridge. Then up the zig zag to find a sunny spot for lunch.
Walking mostly on new cycle trail so conditions underfoot should be perfect.
Approx. 12 K return.
Please have $15 petrol money for your driver.
Coffee at 11th Avenue by Franks, 1/25 Eleventh Ave, Lower Shotover

Leader: Robyn Matheson

Monday's Walk - 1st September 2025

Meet 9.30 at the waterfront car park opposite McDougall Street.
The weather forecast is not great so we will keep it local and review the weather at the car park.

PLAN A: Sticky Forest Circuit.

PLAN B: Coffee.

Leader: Robyn Matheson.

Monday's Walk - 25th August 2025

Kelvin Peninsular Trail and Sculpture Trail.

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

Drive to Frankton, pass through  the Airport roundabout on State Highway 6, turn right before the traffic lights and head to the end of Bridge Street and the carpark above the Kawerau Bridge.

We will follow the Kelvin Peninsular Trail out to the golf course. The loop around the golf course forms the Kelvin Heights Sculpture Trail.

There are 4 sculptures 1. Prescence by Mark Hill, 2. Kelvin Peninsular Goats by Jeff Thompson. 3. Thru Link to Peak by Shane Woolridge (25 tons schist), 4. Wakatipu Kuikui by Mark Hill.

Approx 10k, 2 hours 40 easy walking time

Please have $15 petrol money for your driver.

Leader: Robyn Matheson