Monday's walk 1st March 2021

With the prospect of a few light showers from early afternoon we'll keep it short and local, walking the Newcastle Track from the Red Bridge to Albert Town. Will require a car shuttle, with walkers not involved in the shuttle having the option of walking the extra 2 km from the Hawea River bridge to the Patisserie in Albert Town to await the return of the drivers.

Walk Leader: Martin Unwin

Monday's walk 22nd February

 Wilkin Valley. We drive to Makarora and turn left immediately after the cafe on the left, down to a parking area near the river. The Makarora River crossing should be reasonably low after the dry period. On the far side we have a flat walk for 2km. Then we have a choice between crossing the Wilkin for a 5km flat walk on the true right - or a more up and down track through bush on the true left, with lunch on Dan's Flat. Either way we return the same way. It will be warm so we will be glad for the river crossings to cool down.

Leader: Brian Gilbert

Monday's walk 15th February

 We drive to Arrowtown (15min delays at road works) and park by the Chinese Village. Then follow the Arrow River for lunch by the Soho Stream. Returning the same way we may get a little rain.

At level 2 we are a small enough gathering to go ahead. You may consider wearing a mask during the car sharing. This should not be necessary during the walk in the open air. Obviously you should stay away if you have any symptoms.

Leader: Brian Gilbert

Monday's walk 8th February

 Young Australian Mine - drive through Bannockburn and after 3km turn right onto Nevis Road and park on the top of the ridge near Duffers Saddle and Watts Rock. The 5km track follows the ridge of the Carrick Range before dropping down to the waterwheel where we have lunch. We return via the water race, with an optional scramble up via the remains of a battery. At the carefully chosen point we leave the water race and head for the cars.

Leader: Brian Gilbert