Newcastle Track Meet 9.30 at the waterfront carpark opposite McDougall Street. We will drive to the Hawea River swing bridge and walk down the Clutha River to a suitable lunch spot and return. Due to recent rain the track maybe slippery and muddy so wear sturdy footwear and bring poles if you have them. Leader: Robyn Matheson
Sunday, September 6, 2026
Sunday, August 30, 2026
Monday walk 31 August
Cluden Creek Track
Meet at the waterfront carpark opposite McDougall Street for a 9.30 am departure.
We will park on the Cluden Creek Road, just over the bridge, then walk up the farm road beside the Cluden Stream through farmland, returning the same way.
Please bring $10 to contribute to travel costs.
If the weather doesn't look too good, we will walk from the Albert Town camping ground along the Deans Bank Track.
See you tomorrow
Leader: Kim Currie
Mobile 022 1040608
Sunday, August 23, 2026
Monday’s walk - 24 August 2026
Dingleburn Station
Meet at the waterfront carpark opposite McDougall Street for a 9.30 am departure.
We will walk along the gravel road from the DoC carpark on the eastern side of Lake Hawea to the beach beyond SilverIsland and have lunch there before returning. The kowhai along the cliffs should be in full flower and providing a wonderful sight and attracting the birds.
Please bring $10 to contribute to travel costs.
If the northwesterly winds are too strong we will instead investigate the fishing access points below Kanes Reserve and/or off Maori Point Rd.
Leader: Jan Scown
Mobile 022 350 6605
Sunday, August 16, 2026
Monday walk 17th August
Camphill bridge to Hawea return. 10km. Petrol $5.
We will park at Camphill bridge carpark and walk to the cafe in Hawea for coffee or early lunch, then return.
Leader Gail Marshall 0226208542
Sunday, August 9, 2026
Monday Walk August 10th
Change of meeting place to by the dog park on Kinniberg St. in Albertown, ready to leave at 9.30 a.m.
We will car shuttle to the Red Bridge and walk back to the remaining cars via the Upper Clutha River Track.
14km with a few ups and downs. The forecast is for the odd shower in the morning, 10C, clearing to sunny periods.
Transport $5.
Any queries please contact the leader Gail Marshall. 022 6208 542.
Sunday, August 2, 2026
Monday's walk 3rd August
Millennium Track from Waterfall Creek to Glendhu Bay. This is the walk planned for last Monday that we were unable to do.
Meet at the lakeside carpark at the foot of McDougall St. at 9.30 a.m.
Leader: Gail Marshall.
Sunday, July 26, 2026
Monday's Walk 27 July 2026
Waterfall Creek to Glendhu Bay
Drive to Waterfall Creek carpark, do a car shuffle to Mt Aspiring View carpark, walk from Waterfall Creek to Glendhu Bay
(10-11 km / 2.5-3 hours). The track follows the scenic shores of Lake Wānaka, passing by Damper Bay.
Weather: sunny (3-8 ℃ )
Fuel contribution: $10
Leader: Chris Kjelgaard (0210 431527)
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