Monday 19th December 2022

Meet Brian and Marjon at 9:30 for an expedition. We drive to the Bannockburn Bridge, parking on the right just before the bridge.
The walk starts on the familiar path up the true left of the Kawarau River, but continues on towards the Goldfields Mining Centre. The last time Brian went this way the path eventually became overgrown - a good point to turn back. There is a little rain forecast for the afternoon.

Monday 12 December 2022

Meet at the usual car park on the lake front, west end of Roy's Bay at 0930.

Forecast: Partly cloudy. A chance afternoon or evening shower. Light winds, afternoon northwesterlies.  Expected high of 25 C.

Proceed to the boat ramp reserve at the north end of Glendhu Bay.  Walk from there around the lake to Damper Bay and return. This is a total distance of roughly 12kms.  Usually at this time of year we have the AGM at the conclusion of the walk but that will not happen this year.  The AGM will take place next February.

Also, traditionally we have a 'shared plate'  this day as it is the last walk of the year.  Given that there has been no notice given about that this month there is no expectation that anyone should be taking any food to share tomorrow.  A coffee and/or ice cream afterwards at some agreed venue would work.

Leader: Paul Knox

Wanaka Walkers Monday 5th December 2022:

Alfern Reserve:  A  there & back walk on the Queensbury Hills with spectacular views of the Upper Clutha Basin

• We will start at DOC Queensberry car park and climb towards the Pisa Range Ridge Track. This is a steady climb through farmland, up past the Alfern Conservation Area and its small remnant grove of kānuka and Hall's tōtara.

  We climb over the stile into the Pisa Conservation Area and follow the farm track towards a suitable & lunch spot amongst the rocks.  We can take in the panoramic view over the Upper Clutha basin from Lake Hāwea to the southern end of Grandview Ridge.

  This is  about a 4km one way with a 450 height gain. We will simply return downhill the way we have come.

• Getting there:  Drive 20 km south of Wānaka along SH6. Turn right into Pukekowhai Drive and drive up to the T junction at the top. Turn left into Wailana Heights Drive until you reach the DOC Queensberry car park on your right.

Meet at 0930 at the usual spot by the lakeside, to sort out carpooling. 

Heather Knox

Monday's Walk - 28 November 2022

Meeting first at the Roy's Bay carpark, opposite McDougall Street 0930.

The walk: there and back to Dublin Bay, starting and finishing at the Dean's Bank bike track car parking area, Albert Town Reserve. 

The forecast is fine apart from morning cloud, nor'westerly, 21C.

Leader: Paul Knox

Greg Martin's memorial

There is a memorial for Greg Martin at 11am on Monday 28th November about 10 minutes walk from the car park at Glendhu Bay - at the same place as Brian Cleugh's memorial. Meet at the usual place on the front at 10:30 and we can car share up to Glendhu. Bring your own lunch as per any other walk day - we can walk towards Damper Bay afterwards. If anyone wants to say/read something about Greg that would be good.
There will be a normal walk meeting at the usual 9:30 for those walkers who never met Greg.

Monday's walk

Monday 14 November 2022

Where: Eastern Ridge-Deep Gully

Leader: Paul Knox

This is a perennial at this time of year! Meet at the Lakefront car park at 0930 (or if residing south of town and it suits, arrange with others in the area to rendezvous at the Albert Town turnoff or thereabouts.)

Travel to Sandy Point carpark (on the road to Tarras).
The tracks start across the road from the Sandy Point car park. A poled route follows Deep Gully up onto the Grandview ridge for lunch and great views over the upper Clutha valley,  before descending down the Eastern Hills Track back to the starting point. About 10.5 kms.
For those who haven't done it before, the track up gets the juices running but its not a race. And for those going to Omarama next week it's a good warm-up or a nudge to work any underused leg muscles!
Take your camera.

Monday Walk 7th Nov 2022

Hi Everyone,

Meet at usual place and time, travel to Arrowtown, walk the Arrow River Bridges Track, then back to start point.  Refreshments either at Patagonia, or Cardrona on way home.

Leader, Ian Algie.

Monday Walk 31 Oct

Meet at normal place and time, Travel to Butchers Dam, Alexandra. Walk the Flat Hills loop, taking in the great views, and the Thyme in bloom hopefully.

Leader, Ian Algie.

Monday Walk 24th October

Hi Everyone,   meet at usual place and time, travel to Diamond Lake car park.

Walk the Rocky Mountain loop.

Leader, Ian Algie.

Monday 17th October

Blue pools towards Young confluence
We will park at the 'new' Blue Pools carpark on the Haast Pass
And walk to the Blue Pools and then on further towards the confluence of the Young river until we decide on a lunch spot. Return by the same route.
Leader Jan Scown

Ruth Harrison

Monday 10th October

Rocky Mountain

Sorry folks with a heavy rain warning from mid afternoon we will stick closer to home to get the best of the weather and keep it shortish.
Leader:Jan Scown

Ruth Harrison

Monday 3 October

Alexandra Clock circuit
Walking from Linger and Die area wandering by old gold fields at TuckerHill taking in the Alexandra clock and along the Manuherikia back to Linger and Die area approximately 3 hrs

Trip Leader
Jan Scown


Ruth Harrison

Monday's Walk 26th September 2022

Plan A: Boundary Creek Track

 

The weather forecast is for mostly cloudy, 6°/17° so we may be ok for a pleasant climb up to an old musterers' track, on the way to Makarora. (50 kms, 40mins)

Meet at 9.30am at waterfront carpark opposite McDougall Street.

The 4WD track starts opposite the Boundary Creek campsite on SH6 between Hawea and Makarora and climbs 500m to a viewpoint looking back to the head of lake Wanaka. We can follow the old musterers' trail to find a lunch spot above Boundary Creek gorge, then return the same way. Sturdy footwear will be useful. There is no water. Please have $15 for your driver.

 

Plan B: Deep Gully

 

If the forecast has changed  and the clouds over Makarora look like rain there, then the alternative is the track up Deep Gully, which is open until 30^th September. (Eastern Hills track and Grandview track are closed for lambing from 15^th September).

The track starts across the road from the Sandy Point carpark, 17 kms from Wanaka. A poled route follows the toe of the hill before climbing up Deep Gully and up onto the Grandview Ridge. Then return back by the same track to the starting point. About 10.5 kms. There is no water. Again have sturdy shoes (and poles if you use them on the downhill). Please have $5 for your driver.

 

Leader: Chris Kjelgaard

 

 

Monday's Walk - 19th September 2022

Outlet Track/Fisherman's Track

 

Meet at 9.30am at the waterfront carpark opposite McDougall Street.

With the forecast for some morning rain and a chance of showers in the afternoon, the plan is to walk from Beacon Point carpark (at Penrith Beach)  towards the Albert Town carpark (opposite Dean's bank) – about 5km – stop for lunch and return the same way. An easy walk on a good track.

If the weather is unpleasant we can return earlier. Come prepared for a walk in the rain. Temperatures: 11°/7° with gusty nor westers.

Driver donation $5. 

 

Leader: Chris Kjelgaard

 

Monday's Walk - 12th September 2022

Fern Burn track

 

Meet at 9.30am at waterfront carpark opposite McDougall street.

Drive Mt Aspiring Road to Glendhu Bay then turn left at Motatapu Road and continue 3 km to carpark on left, just before the ford.  Easy walk following up the Fern Burn stream through grassy flats, shrubland and beech forest for about 2 hours (3-4km) – lunch stop somewhere near the bridge, then return the same way.

Please have $5 for your driver.

Weather forecast: cloudy, showers developing later in the day, temperatures 14 °/ 4 °.

Leader: Chris Kjelgaard

 

Monday's Walk 5th September 2022

Glendhu Bay Track – from the Glendhu Bay end to Damper Bay

 

Meet at 9.30am at the waterfront carpark opposite McDougall Street.

Drive to Glendhu Bay carpark (10-15 min). We will walk to  Damper Bay and have lunch, with views of snowy mountains across the lake (approx.7-8 km, 2 hours). Then we'll return the same way. An easy walk with the track repaired.

Driver donation $5.   Weather forecast is for cloudy, cool south-southwesterlies – so warm, wind proof clothing advised.

Leader: Chris Kjelgaard

 

MONDAY’S WALK - 29th of August 2022

Destination: Gladstone Track at Lake Hawea

Meet at 9.30 am at the usual lakeside carpark.
We will drive to the Lake Hawea Camping Ground where we'll park our cars, people from lake Hawea can join us there, at approx. 9.50 am.
Our walk starts at the Lake Hawea Dam, from there we'll walk along a track that follows the foreshore in front of Lake Hawea township and carries on travelling through open farmland to John's Creek.
From here we'll continue onto Timaru Creek Road and go up a short distance to the start of Breast Hill Track. This will be our lunchstop, whilst enjoying spectacular views over the lake and surrounding mountains.
Return the same way, with an optional stop for coffee or icecream at the Lake Hawea Store/Café.
Suggested fuel contribution: $10 p.p.

Leader: Ron de Kraker

Mondays Walk - 22nd August 2022

Northlake Sticky Forest Circuit

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

Drive to outlet Road in Northlake, take the first turn on the left into NorthLake Drive and travel up the road to Glenavon Green on your right. We will gather in the BBQ shelterer by the skate board park and tennis courts.

Albert Towner's etc can meet us here.

From here we walk to the Outlet stopping at the Grow Wanaka community Garden. From the Outlet we will walk to Penrith Park area and thence by Reserve and Sticky Forest Tracks back to the starting point.

Approximately 3 hours walking.

Some off track walking which will be wet and greasy. Please wear stout footwear and bring poles if you have them. 

Leader: Robyn Matheson

Monday's Walk - 15th August 2022

Kelvin Peninsular Walkway and Sculpture Trail

Meet at 9.30am 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 Kawarau Bridge. 

We will follow the Kelvin Peninsular Walkway out to the golf course. The Sculpture Trail circumnavigates the Golf course. We will return the same way.

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

Approximately 10K,  2 hours 40 minutes easy walking time.

Please have $15 petrol money for your driver.

Leader: Robyn Matheson

Monday's Walk - 8th August 2022

The walk for the 8th August 2022 is cancelled.
With snow on the ground and more forecast over night it prudent not to be venturing out tomorrow morning.

Trip Leaders: Robyn and Stephen Matheson

Monday's Walk - 1st August 2022

Albert Town New Castle Track

Meet at 9.30am at the waterfront car park opposite McDougall Street.
Then drive to Albert Town on the State highway.
At the Albert Town shops turn left into Alison Ave and drive to the end tuning right into car park.
Albert Towners can meet us there.

We will walk to the bridge and then up to swing bridge over the Hawea River.
Followed by a stroll through the Butterfield wetlands ending up on the banks of the Clutha river.
Then up the hill following the cliff edge to the Newcastle Track.
At this point we drop down to the beehives on the river flat below, and out to the Clutha River for lunch.
Return much the same way.
Great views. Some "off" track walking so wear sturdy foot wear.
Approximately 12K and 4 hours walking time.
Leader: Robyn Matheson

Monday Walk 25 July 2022

Hi Everyone,

Meet at usual time and place, travel to Luggate, across Red Bridge, approx 500 m on Kane Rd, to car park on left.  Walk up river on Newcastle Track to find suitable lunch spot. Return same way.  Refreshments at Airport Cafe on return.

Leader Ian Algie.

Monday's Walk - 18 July 2022

The walk for 18 July is cancelled due to the weather forecast of strong winds and heavy rain

 

Trip Leaders

John and Sandra Binney

Monday's Walk - 11 July 2022

Weather forecast is for very cold and partly cloudy conditions so come well dressed. We will park at the Hawea Campground and then walk along the Hawea River track to the Camphill Road Bridge for lunch. Return along the same track with a stop at Hawea for coffee. The track has an easy grade and a gravel surface.

Trip Leaders

John and Sandra Binney

Monday's Walk - 4 July 2022

Destination Colquhouns Beach. Start at Homestead Bay West Wanaka with a 7km walk along a well-formed undulating track to Colquhouns Beach. Track crosses a couple of small streams and is likely to be a little muddy but not excessively slippery. We will find a suitable place for lunch stopping short of the beach because the last section is very boggy. Return along the same track.

Trip Leaders

John and Sandra Binney

 

Mondays Walk - 27 June 2022

Destination - Dublin Bay circuit.

Meet at the lake front at the usual place at 9.30 am

Drive to the Albertown camp ground car park at the start of the Deans Bank bike track
Forecast is for heavy rain coming in, in the afternoon.



Trip leaders
Chris Gibb
Angelique Neale

Monday walk, 20th June 2022

Destination, Lindis Hotel.

Meet at the usual place at 9.30.

Drive to the Lindis Peak track car park and walk to the Hotel for our packed lunch stop and return the same way.

Trip Leaders
Chris Gibb
Angie Neale


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Mondays Walk - 13 June 2022

The weather forecast for tomorrow does not look promising with rain and fog in the morning and a high of 3 .

We will met at 9.30 at the usual place and discuss the weather with a view to walking to waterfall Creek and return via Edgewater for coffee and scones OR just go to Edgewater!

Hope it doesn't freeze in these conditions.

Trip leaders
Chris Gibb
Angie Neale

Mondays Walk - 6th June 2022

Destination: Motatapu River track, easy grade river walk 5km one way, 10 km return.
Meet at the lakefront as usual at 9.30 am.
car pool to the Motatapu bridge on the Treble Cone road.
Bring walking sticks as the track could be slippery on the steps at the beginning.
The weather forecast is for a good day but bring warm gear.
coffee after at the Glendua bike park.

Trip leaders
Chris Gibb
Angie Neale

Monday’s Walk - 30th of May 2022

Destination: UPPER CLUTHA TRACK - easy grade riverside walk
Meet at the lakefront as usual at 9.30 am

Directions: on the main road to Luggate turn left into Halliday Road.
Look for the yellow Halliday Road sign across from the Lavender Farm.
Follow road around until you'll see a sign saying Riverrun - Private Road.
This is where we will park the cars and start our walk in the direction of Alberttown, following the Cardrona River for the first part of our walk.

Later on the track goes along the Upper Clutha in the direction of Devils Nook.
This section of the Upper Clutha Track offers us some spectacular views of the river and surrounding mountain ranges in the distance.
Along the way we'll look for a nice sheltered spot to have our lunch and return the same way back after our lunchstop.

Forecast: 50 - 70% chance of some rain, this 5th time we may not be so lucky as on the previous four Monday walks.
During our walk we can discuss a coffee/tea stop option for on the way back to Wanaka.

Walk Leader: Ron de Kraker

Monday’s Walk - 23rd of May 2022

Destination: DINGLEBURN TRACK, eastern shore of Lake Hawea
Meet at the lakefront as usual at 9.30 am

On the main road to Lake Hawea take Camp Hill Rd to the right, go to the end and turn left into Gladstone Rd, follow to John's Creek.
We follow the dirt road along the eastern shore of Lake Hawea to the D.O.C. carpark ….
40 kms from Wanaka, 8 kms north of Timaru Creek. There's a toilet and info board at the carpark on the right hand side of the road which is where our walk will start.

This is an easy lakeside walk on a 4WD track to Silver Island Bay, approx. 13 km return.
The track is mostly flat with a few minor hills and fabulous views of the lake and mountains. We will have lunch at Silver Island Bay, bring some sandfly repellent.

FORDS ………. There are several fords we cross so take extra care if you are in an ordinary car, preferably we will use 4 WD's .

The forecast is looking superb!
A coffee, tea or icecream on our way back at the Lake Hawea shop-café is an optional extra on the menu …..

Trip Leader: Ron de Kraker

Monday’s Walk - 16th of May 2022

Destination: Sawpit Gully - Arrowtown
2.5 - 3 hour looptrack with a gentle approach
Grade: Medium to High level of fitness

With the weather for tomorrow looking great this is one of our last chances to soak up the very last of the spectacular Autumn colours around Arrowtown.
This is a great loop trail with a variety of scenery such as piles of stone gold-mining tailings near the creek and varying vegetation from Beech forest pockets to Tussock covered slopes. We will also get to see the remains of an old stone hut which was once home to a succession of gold miners.
Up the hill we'll meet the Big Hill trail at Eickhardt's Flat and walk downhill towards Arrowtown after lunch with Lake Hayes in full view.

This will most probably be followed by a coffee or tea in Arrowtown or at the Cardrona Pub.

Walk leader: Ron de Kraker

Monday’s Walk - 9th of May 2022

With the weather not looking too flash for Monday we will decide in the morning for either Option A or Option B.

Option A: Starting from the carpark we'll walk via Bremner Bay to the Outlet Track and onwards to Albert Town along the Clutha River.
Our final destination will be Pembroke Bakery for tea/coffee and maybe some delicious pastry for some of us.
We'll have one car already parked up at the Bakery to return some drivers back to the Lakeside carpark and collect enough cars to pick up the crew from Albert Town.

Option B: Lake Hawea Campground to John's Creek and return.

Please do bring a mask to wear inside the car whilst in transit, Omicron is now actively going around in Wanaka and has already affected quite a number of our walkers!

Walk leader: Ron de Kraker

Monday’s Walk - 2nd of May 2022

Destination: Damper Bay

Starting from the carpark we'll walk along the Millennium Track in the direction of Glendhu Bay.
Depending on the weather and the winds we'll have lunch somewhere at a sheltered spot, preferably on the beach of Damper Bay.
After lunch we'll return the same way with an optional coffee/tea stop at the Edgewater Resort.
Overall distance approx. 18 km

Walk leader: Ron de Kraker

Monday's Walk – 25th April 2022

Destination: Earnscleugh Autumn

 

Description: Two short walks in and above Earnscleugh coinciding with peak autumn colours. We'll start with a 4 km loop through the Aldinga Conservation Area above Conroy's Dam, visiting an old rock shelter and nearby sluicings. We'll follow this with lunch at what seems like a suitable place and then move on to the Earnscleugh Tailings where we'll walk one of several loop track options, ranging from 30 minutes to 2 hours, depending on how much time we have available. See DoC's Alexandra brochure for more details. Note that the Conroy's Gully circuit involves two crossings of Conroys Creek; these will normally be easily negotiable in light footwear but dry feet are by no means guaranteed.

 

Walk leader: Martin Unwin

Easter Monday's walk 18th April: cancel that last one!

Martin here everyone - just realised that Brian Gilbert beat me to it by a few hours, so I'm happy to defer to his Brackens Saddle trip. Boundary Creek may be an option for 25th April.

Monday's Walk – 18th April 2022

Destination: Boundary Creek

 

Description: A short walk up the first 3 km of the Boundary Creek track near the head of Lake Wanaka, climbing 500 m up a well-formed 4WD track following the spur immediately north of the creek. The track beyond this point is likely to be mostly shaded and cold so we will look for a suitably sunny spot for lunch overlooking the lake. Return the same way.

 

Walk leader: Martin Unwin

Easter Monday's walk 18th April

Option 1: Brackens Saddle - a loop starting from the end of Ford Street, Arrowtown. Climb Tobins Track to Glencoe Road. Lunch on Brackens Saddle. Descend past Glencoe Station back to Tobins Track. Leader: Brian Gilbert

Monday's Walk – 11th April 2022

Destination: Countryside Trail. Arrowtown

 

Description: A 13.5 km section of the Queenstown/Arrowtown MTB network, from the old Shotover Bridge to Arrowtown. The walk follows the Shotover River for 1 km, meanders across Speargrass Flat, and then follows Slope Hill Road and part of Te Araroa before descending to Arrowtown via Millbrook. Will require a 10 km car shuttle.

 

Walk leader: Martin Unwin

Monday 4 April 2022

Brian has posted one option for this walk.  An alternative could be the Gladstone Track along the front of Lake Hawea to John's Creek and return which was unanimously voted for by Jane Hudson!  This is a 13k stroll (6.5k each way) with lunch at John's Creek and the choice of a refreshment at the Hawea dairy/cafe at the end.  We can vote on the options when we meet at the Roy's Bay car park at 0930.  The forecast is for a good day, the wind and showers forecast well after we have put our feet up. See you there.

Paul Knox

Monday's walk 4th April 2022

Nook Road, Hawea to slopes of GrandView led by Brian Gilbert (unless someone else offers)

Monday's walk 28 Mar 2022

Coal Creek, led by Brian Gilbert

Monday's Walk – 21st March 2022

Destination: Bush Creek

 

Description: A return walk from the Arrowtown Chinese village to the head of Bush Creek where a low saddle overlooks Millbrook and Lake Hayes. The track has recently been upgraded for MTB riders so essentially all stream crossings are now bridged. Mixed exotic forest near Arrowtown gives way to native beech forest and tussock basins as we approach the saddle, a climb of 400 m over 5.5 km. Café stop in Arrowtown on our return.

 

Walk leader: Martin Unwin

Monday 14th March

Hello Walkers.

Weather looks good for tomorrow. A possibility of afternoon showers but we might appreciate a cooling off.
Proposed walk is the Little Criffel. This involves a crossing of the Cardrona river which is not running fast at the moment and only ankle deep.
If you have poles then bring them along as it is a little slippery underfoot on the stones.
Then we will proceed up the hill until we decide to stop for lunch. Good views back to Wanaka.
Return the same way, downhill!

Leader: Jane Hudson.

Monday's Walk 7 March: update

Update 8:25 a.m.

The most recent forecast suggests rather more persistent rain this morning and early afternoon so McPhies Ridge is definitely a non-starter. I'll be at the lakefront from 9:20 a.m. but will be quite happy for anyone who is still keen to do their own thing.

Martin  

Monday's Walk – 7th March 2022

Destination: McPhies Ridge

 

Description: A return walk from the Cluden Quarry access road off SH 8 10 km north of Tarras climbing 350 m over 6.5 km to an old top-dressing airstrip on McPhies Ridge with views over the entrance to the Lindis Pass. An overnight southerly change will bring cooler temperatures and possibly a few spots of rain at the start of the walk but conditions should improve from late morning. If the rain looks like persisting we will do something else.

 

Walk leader: Martin Unwin

Monday's Walk – 28th February 2022

Destination: Upper Potters Creek

 

Description: An 11 km loop track on the western slopes of the Carrick Range above Bannockburn with expansive views over the lower Nevis Valley and the Hector Mountains. All on 4WD tracks but there may be a few swampy sections and/or small streams to cross. Will require a short (2.5 km) shuttle to reposition cars.

 

Walk leader: Martin Unwin

Monday 21st February

The walk will be to Rob Roy Glacier. Weather looking fine with a high of 25. There is shade on the walk and also quite a few steps!

Rob Roy Track: Mount Aspiring National Park, Otago region

So it's a 10 kms return walk with lovely viewing spots for lunch below the Glacier.

Car pooling (if you are happy) to Raspberry Flat about an hour from Wanaka on the Mt Aspiring Rd. As we have had recent rain a few of the fords may have a bit of water in them so if there are 4WD vehicles that may be an advantage.

Meet as usual 9.30.

Leader: Jane Hudson.

Monday's Walk: 14 February 2022

Destination: Haast Pass Bridle Path

Description: A 3.5 km walk up the old bridle path from Davis Flat to the Haast Pass, followed by a 1.5 km return walk up to the lookout above the pass and a return to Davis Flat. Pleasant bush, attractive river views, and a fine view of Mt Brewster from the lookout. We should be back at the cars in plenty of time for a stop at the Makarora Country Cafe, now under new management.

Walk Leader: Martin Unwin

  

Monday 7 February

Happy New Year and Welcome Back

Monday walks are starting again tomorrow. Our destination is Sheehey Lake, which is actually a small lake and not just a lake bed.

This is a 5km walk starting from the Hawkburn Road Lookout in Clyde.

The day is not forecast to be too hot but bring plenty of water, as there is no shade (and you can't drink from the lake).

Usual meeting place at 9:30 am. Leader: Jane Hudson