Monday's Walk, 2nd November

Destination: Alexandra - Manorburn - Clock loop

Description: With rain likely in the Upper Clutha we'll head to Alexandra seeking drier climes. Our walk is an 11 km loop starting from the poetically named "Linger and Die" (see map below), following the Central Otago Rail Trail for 4 km to Manorburn Dam, another 4 km following a well-maintained 4WD track to Little Valley Road, and a final 3 km to the clock overlooking Alexandra.

 

Note for drivers: the walk starts just past the corner of Pioneer Park on SH 85 (the Pig Route). Immediately after turning the corner at the southeast corner of the park turn right into Walton Street and continue on to Rivers Street where there is plenty of parking on the right.

Walk Leader: Martin Unwin

Petrol Costs: $15

Monday’s walk - 26 October 2026

Some local possibilities

We will stay local as the Strong Wind Warning in place for Monday suggests driving may become difficult.

There are several options that minimise our exposure to the wind, and  they are of varying lengths - which hopefully means we can dodge the rain if it eventuates. At the moment Option 1 is:

1) Investigate the fishing access points below Kanes Reserve and off Maori Point Rd

Meet at the waterfront carpark opposite McDougall Street for a 9.30 am departure. 

Please bring $5 to contribute to travel costs.

Leader: Jan Scown

Mobile 022 350 6605

Monday walk 19th October

Meet at Camphill Rd bridge 9.40am.

We will cross the bridge and walk up the true right of the Hawea river to the cafe for coffee/ lunch and return on the true left. 12 kms. 

The new track is new and in good condition except for a couple of metres where it appears to have a spring. 

Leader Gail Marshall 

0226208542 

Monday's Walk 12th October

Destination: Bannockburn goldfields to Carrick Winery

Description: A 13 km loop starting at the Bannockburn goldfields and circulating anticlockwise to a lunch spot on a terrace behind the Carrick Winery. For the self-indulgent there is even a coffee caravan. Return to the goldfields carpark via the Lake Dunstan cycle trail and the soon to be opened Gibbston extension.

Walk leader: Martin Unwin

Petrol costs: $15

Monday's walk 5th October 2026

Arrow Junction Road car park to historic Shotover Bridge (Spence Road), using a car shuffle.
Petrol: $15
Leader: Brian Gilbert

Monday's Walk - 28 September 2026

Dublin Bay from Albert Town campground to Dublin Bay via Deans Bank

Meet at 9.30am at the waterfront car park opposite McDougall Street . We'll drive to the carpark at the Camping Ground at Albert Town, then walk the Deans Bank Track, and on to Dublin Bay for lunch, then return.  12km approx in total with some small undulations.

Weather will be fine, with the wind coming up in the afternoon. Views - spectacular!

Petrol donation: $5.00

Walk leader: Kim Currie

 Remember to register your interest for the Naseby trip, 23-27 November

Monday's Walk - 21st September 2026

Clutha River Track: Luggage Boulders to Reko's Point

Meet at 9.30am at the waterfront car park opposite McDougall Street. We will travel to Luggage Boulders about 3Km east of Luggate. We will walk to the river and then upstream on the Clutha River Track to the carpark near the Red Bridge. 

Then onwards towards Reko's Point to find a sheltered lunch spot. Return on the same route to the cars. Return trip is about 12 km.

$5 petrol money to drivers.

Leader: Robyn Matheson

021 923 729