Monday's walk - 1st May

Bush Creek, Arrowtown

We park by the Chinese village in Arrowtown. Starting on the Sawpit Gully path, we branch off to the left on the Bush Creek Walkway. Lunch after about 4km and then return the same way.

Leader: Brian Gilbert

Monday`s Walk 24 April 2014

 Mt. Allen

Drive to  the Crown Range Saddle car park (1076m) then walk the track to Mt.Allen 1492m. optional ascent for lunch. Approx. 7km one way. Return same way.

Fine views all round especially of approaching aircraft into Queenstown airport

Jane Baker

Monday`s Walk 17 April 2017

Sheehey Lake  or to be strictly accurate Sheehey Lake Bed (or maybe puddle after this latest rain)  which is hopefully Monday`s destination. Approx. 5km distance to a point just beyond the lake bed for lunch and return the same way. Views all around and down to Lake Dunstan.

Plan A - The walk starts as for the Cairnmuir Trail (Clyde end) and then veers off to the right.

Drive through Clyde and over the  bridge below the dam onto Earnscleugh Road then after about 1km take the track signposted right to the Lookout. At the Lookout car park we need to drive further to a car park for the trail. This section of the track however requires a 4WD/SUV type vehicle so at the Wanaka meeting point we will need to ensure we have enough vehicles. If it turns out we don`t have enough then ....

Plan B - Mt. Allen Drive to  the Crown Range Saddle car park (1076m) then walk the track to Mt.Allen 1492m. optional ascent for lunch. Approx. 7km one way. Return same way.

Fine views all round especially of approaching aircraft into Queenstown airport

Leader: Jane Baker

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Monday`s Walk 10 April 2017

Snow Farm Trails Explorer

Drive up to the Snow Farm and walk the Hanging Valley and Gorge Trails.

Weather is promising a few spots of rain throughout the day so a fairly relaxed outing, maybe up to 3 hours on the hoof. Great views.

Please note there is a $20.00 per car road toll.

Jane Baker

Monday`s Walk 3 April

What do you call a lake without any water ? Sheehey Lake which is hopefully Monday`s destination. Approx. 5km distance to a point just beyond the lake bed for lunch and return the same way. Views all around and down to Lake Dunstan.

Plan A - The walk starts as for the Cairnmuir Trail and then veers off to the right.

Drive through Clyde and then take the track signposted Lookout. At the Lookout car park we need to drive further to a car park for the trail. This section of the track however requires a 4WD vehicle so at the Wanaka meeting point we will need to ensure we have enough vehicles. If it turns out we don`t have enough then ....

Plan B - Long Gully Hut on the Carrick Water Race. An historic water race man`s hut. Drive through Bannockburn and park up on the Nevis Road. Drop down to Duffer`s Saddle, pick up the water race and follow it on the true left to Long Gully Hut. Again about 5km one way. These water races are remarkable pieces of work and the Carrick Water Race is still in operation today feeding Bannockburn`s vineyards.If Plan A is feasible then we will do this walk later in the month.

Unfortunately I am still hamstrung so the walk will be taken by my glamorous assistant aka my wife. Cheers Glyn

Leader: Jane Baker