Monday 18th Dec

West end of Millennium track.
Christmas Shared lunch. Meet 9.30 at usual Lake front spot.
We'll drive to the Mt Aspiring Viewpoint carpark on Mt Aspiring Rd, Wanaka side of Glendhu Bay. Then walk to Damper bay and return to the cars (8-10 km) where we can collect our lunch and find a sheltered spot to share our repast. Something to share would be nice. Bring a chair if you don't want to be on the ground. The weather is looking good (16-20degrees) so you might want to bring togs and have a lake dip as well.

Leader: Jane Hudson.

Monday Walk 11th December 2023

UPPER CLUTHA TRACK

Meeting at 9.30 at the carpark on Wanaka lakefront.

We travel to Albert Town, turning into Kingston St, turning right into Kinnibeg Street.From the car park at the entrance to the track we walk a short distance to Pawsons Crossing bridge.The walk takes us along the beautiful Clutha River until lunch time and then return, about 12 kms.An easy gradient for all.

ATTENTION: NEXT MONDAY'S WALK, 18TH DECEMBER WILL INCLUDE OUR TRADITIONAL END OF YEAR SHARED LUNCH.BRING A PLATE TO SHARE WITH EVERYONE TO START OFF CELEBRATIONS FOR THE FESTIVE SEASON.

Leader    Julie Parr.

MONDAY WALK 4TH DECEMBER 2023

GLADSTONE TRACK.JOHN CREEK TO LAKE HAWEA TOWNSHIP.

Firstly, thank you to our wonderful committee members who organised this year's week away in Dunedin.It was enjoyed by all while discovering new areas of the Dunedin landscape.Bob and Jean Maina were sorely missed but a delicious carrot cake still made an appearance.

Meet as usual at the carpark on the Wanaka lakefront at 9.30.

 We are travelling to Lake Hawea turning right into Camp Hill Rd and then at the end turn left into Gladstone Rd.Cross over Cemetery Rd and continue on the dirt road to John Creek Reserve.

The walk is 12.5 kilometers return with an easy gradient.Lunch will be at noon and we return the same way.

Coffee, iced chocolates, ice cream or carrot cake at the cafe in Hawea afterwards.

Leader  Julie Parr

De-incorporating Wanaka Walkers Group

To all interested participants in the Wanaka Walkers Group:  due to the impending changes to the Incorporated Societies Act it is proposed that the WWG be de-incorporated.  The group was incorporated by the original members because the group was instrumental in creating the Millenium Track and raised significant sums of money to fund that activity.  That activity is no longer one undertaken by the WWG and in fact what funds are currently in the group's account have been static for the last couple of years or so and are earmarked to replace the batteries in the PLBs as they reach the end of their life.

Below you will find a list of some of the changes the new Act will bring cf. the old Act's provisions.  Please read these as a vote will be called for on this issue at the next AGM.

For more information refer to the New Zealand Companies Office website article on Incorporated Societies.

Key changes

The key changes the new Act will bring

Your society can apply for reregistration under the Incorporated Societies Act 2022 (the new Act) from 5 October 2023. Until your society reregisters it continues to operate under the Incorporated Societies Act 1908 (the existing Act).

Below is a summary of the key changes you should know about.

Comparisons between 1908 Act and 2022 Act

Topic	1908 Act	2022 Act
Minimum number of members	15	10 and all new members must consent to be members (Read more about members' consent)
Committee requirement	Committee not required.	Must have a governing body (committee). There must be at least 3 people on the committee, and each person on the committee is an officer of the society. Most committee members must be members of the society or representatives of a body corporate that is a member of the society. Refer to our 'Committees and officers' page for more information about these requirements.
Concept of an officer	Not explicitly defined.	Includes all committee members, as well as others, for example, treasurer, CEO.
Officers' duties	Duties are not clearly articulated.	Six broadly expressed duties modelled on directors' duties in the Companies Act 1993 to: Act in good faith and in the best interests of the society Exercise powers for proper purposes only Comply with the Act and the constitution Exercise reasonable care and diligence Not create a substantial risk of serious loss to creditors Not incur an obligation the officer doesn't reasonably believe the society can perform.
Dedicated contact person	No requirement.	Societies must have at least one contact person. The contact person won't need to be an officer of the society. Their details are only for the Registrar to use, they won't be made publicly available.
Annual General Meeting (AGM)	No guidance.	Must be held within 6 months of the society's balance date.
Financial statements filed with Registrar	Must be filed annually.	Must be filed within 6 months of the society's balance date.
Annual return	No requirement to file an annual return.	Must be filed annually. This will involve reviewing, updating, and confirming key information about your society to make sure it is still operating legally. Annual returns are completed at the same time as you file your annual financial statements.
Manner of preparing financial statements	A society is not required to apply XRB accounting standards, unless it's also a registered charity.	Only a 'small society' not registered as a charity is exempt from using XRB accounting standards.
Rules document	Referred to as 'Rules'. The Act sets out what must be included, but it's a relatively small list of mandatory rules.	Referred to as a 'Constitution'. The Act and Regulations set out what your constitution must contain and includes different mandatory provisions than the 1908 Act.
Review of draft constitutions (rules documents)	The Registrar of Incorporated Societies may (at their discretion) review any proposed rules or alteration of rules where such rules or alterations have not yet been enacted by a society.	The Registrar of Incorporated Societies is not required to review draft constitutions. The society's officers must ensure the constitution complies with the Act.
Society's name	Must have a name that ends with the word 'Incorporated'.	Must have a name that ends with the word 'Incorporated', 'Inc'or the word 'Manatōpū'. You can choose to use a combination of these words as the last words of the society's name.
Use of te reo Māori in records and documents	Documents must be written in English. All records must be kept in English.	Documents, such as the constitution and bylaws or documents required under the Act can be written in te reo Māori or English. All records, including financial records, can be kept in te reo Māori or English.
Resolving disputes	The Act doesn't specifically require societies to have procedures for resolving disputes.	All societies must have procedures for managing internal disputes in a way that's consistent with natural justice. These must be documented in a society's constitution.
Distribution of surplus assets1 after winding up	Surplus assets can be given to any party in accordance with the rules of your society.	Surplus assets must be given to an identified not-for-profit organisation or class of organisation that is identified in your constitution.

Monday's walk 27 Nov 2023

Many walkers are in Dunedin this week. But Brian and Marjon will be at the usual meeting place at 9:30 for a walk up the Matukituki Access Track from the West Wanaka bridge.

Mondays Walk 20 November 2023

Pisa Range Ridge Track

We will start at the DOC Queensbury Carpark on Wailana Heights Drive. A steady ascent through farmland up past the Alfred Conservation Area and its remand Grove of Manuka and Totara

Continue on the farm track through the Pisa Conservation area towards the Pisa Range Ridge Track untill we find a suitable lunch spot. Excellent views over the Upper Clutha basin.

About 4-5km one way with a 500m height gain. Return the way we went up.

Getting there; Drive 20km south of Wanaka 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 carpark on your right

Meet at 0930 at the usual spot by the lakeside. 

Leader Stephen Matheson

Monday’s walk 13 November 2023

Millennium Track. Meet at 0930 as above.
Weather forecast not great so the walk is close to town and the default coffee options. We'll walk as far as we want to but no further than 2 hours out from our car park meeting spot at Roy's Bay, lunch then return.
Be prepared for some rain ☔️ if we're not already getting wet at the car park!

Leader: Paul Knox

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Monday 6 November 2023

The walk this day will be the  Deep Gully-Eastern Hills loop.  This starts from the Sandy Point car park, across the road to the poled route.  The route can go either left or right then up to the Grandview Ridge then down the track to return to the starting point. A good wee grunt.  Refreshments after at the airport cafe if we're down in time.

Weather: morning cloud clearing but chance of showers later in the afternoon.  Light south easterly winds.  Warming from about 9-16C. 

Leader: Paul Knox

Bracken saddle

Hi team meet at the usual place 9.30am drive to Arrowtown walk up tobins track to braken saddle were well have lunch then continue round the loop back to the cars  metservice forecast is looking good for Monday 

Leader Chris Gibb 

Mt Allen

Hi team tomorrow s walk is a return walk to Mt Allen a climb of about 400 meters 

Meeting at the usual place . The forecast looks good for tomorrow on metservice.com 

Leader Chris Gibb 

Monday's walk 16th October

We will walk the Upper Clutha River track from Shortcut Rd to Albert Town, 14kms with some undulation.

Car shuttle to be arranged at the McDougal St/lake front car park. Leaving 9.30am. Transport cost $5.00.

Leader Gail Marshall 

Monday 8th October

Rocky Mountain 

Meeting at the usual place at 9.30 am 

Drive to Diamond lake car park,walk to top of Rocky Mountain have lunch then return to car park. The forecast looks good but may get a bit windy in the afternoon.

Leader Chris Gibb

Mondays Walk - 2nd October 2023

Upper Clutha River Track

Meet at 9.30 at the waterfront car park opposite McDougall Street.
The weather forecast is not looking good with strong winds and rain or showers in the mix.

Plan A is to drive to the end of Kingston Road at Albert town and then walk down the Upper Clutha River track as far as practical to a suitable lunch spot.
Return on the same track to the cars.

Plan B be would be to retire to Edgewater for a coffee and chat.

Leader Stephen Matheson

Monday's walk 25th September

Whitechapel Road to Chard Farm.
We drive over the Crown Range, turn right and turn right and dump our passengers at the Whitechapel Flat Historic Reserve. The cars are then shuffled to the bungy jump car park. From Whitechapel Road we head to the Loo with a View for an optional comfort stop. The cycle track turns left and winds its way over bridges and passes under underpasses to emerge at the bungy bridge. Resisting the temptation to jump off, we continue on a short distance before turning right into Chard Road. We will probably turn back before we get to Chard Farm.
Leader: Brian Gilbert

Monday's walk 18th September

Destination 

Plan A; Dry Creek track. A 16 km return walk from Ardgour behind Tarras. 

Plan B; Upper Clutha River Track. A 12km return walk from the Red Bridge towards Cromwell.

Leaving at 9.30 from the lakefront car park at the bottom of McDougall St.

Walk leader Gail Marshall 

Monday's Walk 11 September 2023

Destination: Bendigo Reserve via Mt Koinga access

Description: A walk into the Bendigo Reserve via the Mt Koinga Track, starting from the picnic area / boat launching ramp / parking area on SH8 1 km below the north end of Lake Dunstan. This climbs 150 m to the Reserve boundary from where 4WD tracks gain another 400 m as they wind through thick stands of kanuka to meet the high point of the Kanuka Loop Track. Steep in places but with a return walking distance of just 7 km we'll have plenty of time to take it slowly and take in a Tarras cafe stop on our return.

Walk leader: Martin Unwin  

Monday's Walk - 4th September 2023

Albert Town New Castle Track

Meet at 9.30 at the waterfront car park opposite McDougall Street
Then drive to Albert Town to the DOC parking area at the end of Gunn Road. Albert Towers can meet us there.

We will walk to the bridge and then up to the 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.
Great views. Some off track walking so wear sturdy foot wear.
Approx 12 K and 4 hours walking time.
Leaders: Robyn & Stephen Matheson.

Monday 28th August 2023

Aurora Loop walk at Bendigo

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

We will explore the Aurora mining area. After lunch at the Pengelly Hotel (BYO lunch) we will return to the car park via Welshtown.

An easy walk of approx 6k

Leaders Robyn & Stephen Matheson

Re: Monday’s Walk - 21st August 2023

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. 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

Mondays walk

Hillend Station radio aerials.

Meet at usual place for a 9.30 start.

We have permission to go on the farmland up on the 4 wheel drive track
to aerials.
A steady climb to reach the top with good views. Weather has been
changing each time i check. It is for showers and light winds and cold
temperatures.
Be dressed for rain and wear warm clothes.

We will make the decision in the morning to proceed depending on
weather conditions.
Sandra Binney

Monday walk 7th August

Bannockburn Arm

Meet at usual place 9.30am.

Drive to Old Cromwell.

We will walk along the kawarau Arm of Lake Dunstan over Bannockburn Bridge with a lunch stop at the top of the Bannockburn Arm.

Return via Bannockburn and along Bannockburn Rd to finish with coffee in Old Cromwell.

Weather is meant to be chilly and some possible showers but who knows? Keeping lo low ground.

Be prepared for the cold, bring lunch. Track very good.

Sandra Binney

Mondays Walk - 31 July 2023

Northlake - Albert Town Circuit

Meet at 9.30am usual place down by the waterfront carpark opposite McDougall Street.

Start at the Glenavon Green in Northlake. (Albert Towers can meet us here). 

Walk to the Outlet Camp and then follow the Clutha River along the Outlet Track to Albert Town and on to the confluence with the Cardrona River for lunch.

Return via the Albert Town Lagoon track, Aubrey Road and the Hikuwai Reserve. Coffee at Hello Ranger. About 10km.

Cloudy weather forecast.  Some sections of the tracks are muddy after recent frosts.

Leaders: Robyn and Stephen Matheson.

Mondays Walk - 24 July



Motatapu Track

Meet at 9.30am usual place down by the waterfront carpark opposite McDougall Street.

Take the Glendhu Road and park in the old quarry just over the Mototapu River Bridge.

Walk to the track end at the gorge for lunch and then return. Approx 5km each way

The track was dry and clear of all windfall material on Saturday. There were some frosty patches in the first km.

Cloudy weather forecasted but If they have got it wrong and it is raining we will reconsider in the morning.

Leader: Stephen Matheson

Monday 17th

Meet at the usual car park for a 9.30 start.

Lake Hayes:

 Walking around the lake.

The Track is relatively flat with a  short boardwalk area at the start to keep feet dry from swamp.  We continue on a formed  track around  the lake until finding a suitable lunch spot, hopefully in the sun at the lake edge.

There is some light rain forecasted so be prepared with adequate clothing and footwear.

Payment for drivers $10.00

Sandra Binney

Monday's Walk 10 July 2023

Meet at the usual place.

Walk will depend on what the weather gods serve up in the morning. Plan A is to go to the Meadery / Bumblebee Cafe 23 Clark Rd, opposite Pisa Moorings, climb up on to the terrace above Lake Dunstan then walk to the 45th parallel. From there we go down through the old gold workings to the Lowburn inlet. Lunch at the Lowburn Hall. Return along the side of the lake via Pisa Moorings to the cafe at the Meadery.

Plan B will depend on the weather but possibly the Motatapu track.

Walk leader
Sandra Binney

Monday's Walk 3rd July

From: the Fisherman's access road on Shortcut Rd.( we will drop everyone here and car pool to Shortcut Rd DOC car park) further along the road.

We walk to Reiko Point, turning right and walking downstream above the river finding a suitable lunch spot, possibly at the Red Bridge. If weather conditions are suitable we can walk to Lugget and return back along the same track back to cars.

The weather is for showers and cool temperatures.

Leader : Sandra Binney

Monday’s Walk 26th June 2023

Colquhouns Beach: 7km/2-3hr one way

 

Meet at 9.30am usual place down by the waterfront carpark opposite McDougall Street.

The track and farm road from Homestead bay car park at West Wanaka make for an easy walk to a beautiful beach on the shores of Lake Wanaka, with a view out to Mou Waho Island on one side and Mt Alta on the other. 

The weather forecast is for showers with variable winds (10°max/4°min). Not forecasting fog!

There may be sandflies at the lake. Track may be muddy in places. Please have $10 for your driver.

 

Leader: Chris Kjelgaard

 

Monday’s Walk 19th June 2023

Meet at 9.30am usual place down by the waterfront carpark opposite McDougall Street.

The weather forecast is partly cloudy with areas of morning frost and fog  (9 degrees max/ 4 degrees min).  If West Wanaka  (Plan A) looks foggy it may be a better option to travel towards Makarora  (Plan B) and climb above the fog. We can decide at the waterfront carpark.

Plan A - Colquhouns Beach: 7km/2-3hr one way

The track and farm road from Homestead Bay car park at West Wanaka are an easy walk to a beautiful beach on the shores of Lake Wanaka, with a view out to Mou Waho Island on one side and Mt Alta on the other.  The track may be muddy in places. There may be sandflies at the lake. Please have $10 for your driver.

Plan B – Boundary Creek: 6km/1 ½-2 hr one way

We may be able to get above the fog  climbing up to an old musterers' track, on the way to Makarora.  The 4WD track starts opposite the Boundary Creek campsite 50km/40min.from Wanaka on SH6 between Hawea and Makarora. It 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 $20 for your driver,

Leader: Chris Kjelgaard

 

 

MONDAY WALK 12TH JUNE 2023

DINGLEBURN TRACK.EASTERN SHORE OF LAKE HAWEA

We will meet as usual at the lakefront at 9.30 at the car park at the end of Mc Dougall St.

Drive to John Creek and follow the road round to the right. We take the dirt road along the eastern shore of Lake Hawea to the DOC car park which is on the right.This is a 40 klm drive one way , 8 klms north of Timaru Creek.There is a toilet and an info board at the start of our walk.

It is an easy track with stunning views along the shore of the lake to Silver Island Bay about 13 kms return.

Although the dirt road is in good condition  and the shallow fords easily managed we would prefer to use 4WD''s.

Sandfly repellent may be required when we stop for lunch.

Look forward to seeing you,

 Leaders,

Julie Parr

Colleen Sayer

Mondays Walk- 5th June 2023

Meet at 9.30am usual place down by the waterfront carpark opposite McDougall Street.
We will then drive to Hawea where you will take the first turn to the left at Flora Dora Parade after the tavern.
We will then do the Gladstone Track walking along to John Creek for lunch returning on the same track.
Please bring wet weather gear and lunch . Easy track with great views. 12 km approximately.
Leaders: Colleen and Pauline

Monday 29 May 2023

Millenium Track.  It looks like it's going to be a gumboot day with rain turning to showers later so if there is to be any walking to be done it's better to be closer to a coffee shop and home.  If we step out the plan is to walk as far as we feel comfortable, rain permitting, then return.  A chat over a coffee is the alternative.

Leader: Paul Knox

Monday 22 May 2023

Deans Bank to Dublin Bay wander.

The weather looks good with a frosty start. After meeting at the usual spot on the lake front we will go to the Albert Town campsite and walk the first part of Deans Bank track. Look out for cyclists! The track is narrow in places. When we reach the Lake Outlet area we join the Dublin Bay track and walk around the track for somewhere to lunch. We will return the same way to our cars.

Leader: Jane Hudson.

Monday's Walk 15th May 2023

Destination: Cairnmuir Landslide stabilisation works

Description: A short (3.5 km each way) return walk to the Cairnmuir Landslide stabilisation works, the large scale terraced structure clearly visible on the west bank of the Cromwell Gorge 3 km below Cromwell. The walk follows a good 4WD track starting from a DoC car park at Cornish Point and involves a 200 m climb over 1.5 km, a short descent to a small stream crossing, and a further 100 m climb before descending for 1 km to the slip. Good views over Bannockburn, Cromwell, and Lake Dunstan, with plenty of time for a cafe call on the way home.

Leader: Martin Unwin

Monday 8th May

As the weather forecast has changed since yesterday afternoon we can have a discussion at the waterfront carpark as to our plan today.
Originally I had hoped to do the Cloudy Peak track so we may go back to that if everyone agrees.
Come with your preference. The rain should stay away until 2 pm.

Jane Hudson.

Sunday 7th May

Monday's walk 8th May

The weather forecast is looking like we might get a bit wet. So we'll stay closer to home so we can turn tail if we need.
Meet at the waterfront Carpark opposite McDougall street at 9.30.
Then we'll drive to the Paulson Crossing carpark at old Albert town and walk along the Upper Clutha track as far as the weather and our bodies determine.

Bring wet weather gear along with your lunch.

Leader Jane Hudson.

Mondays Walk - 1st May 2023

Bannockburn Ramble

Meet at 9.30 at Waterfront Carpark opposite McDougal Street

Drive to Bannockburn, turn left over the Bannockburn bridge and park by the toilets at the Bannockburn Inlet

Walk up to Bannockburn and then on through the mining area to Stewart town for lunch. Then via Pipeclay Gully road, Quartzville and Schoolhouse roads back to Bannockburn.

Coffee at Black Rabbit cafe before returning to the cars.

Leader: Stephen Matheson

Monday's Walk 24 April 2023: Wet weather option

Destination: Isthmus Peak track

Description: With unsettled weather overnight and prospects for morning rain increasing down the Clutha River towards Alexandra a Plan B seems prudent. This is for a walk part way up the Isthmus Peak track, to about the 900 m contour (a 400-500 m climb) to a suitable viewpoint and turnaround point. Return the same way, followed by a cafe stop in Hawea.

Walk leader: Martin Unwin  

Monday's Walk 24 April 2023

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, nearby sluicings, and the Mokomoko Dryland Sanctuary where a predator-proof fence was established in 2009 to secure a habitat for the endangered Otago skink. 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.

Walk leader: Martin Unwin

Monday Walk, 17 Apr ,2023.

Hi Everyone, Meet at usual place and time, travel to Tarras, park at start of Old Faithfull Road, walk up to Lindis Hotel ruins, and the Prospectors House further up the valley.

Refreshments at Tarras cafe on return.

Leader,    Ian Algie

Monday's walk 10 April 2023

Wet weather option

Wattie Thompson's hut, Nine Mile Historic Reserve, Lindis Pass

Supposedly fine until the afternoon. A relatively short walk. Coffee in Tarras?

Meet at the waterfront carpark opposite McDougal Street, Wanaka, ready for a 9.30am departure.

Trip Leader: Jan Scown

Monday's walk 10 April 2023

Transmission tower above Sandy Point, from Jolly Road

This is a slightly more gradual climb, and not so overgrown as part of the Sandy Point loop track, up to the transmission tower above Sandy Point/ Tarras Road.  It's 6km one way and will take us 1 1/2 x 2 hours. Lunch at the top.

Meet at the waterfront carpark opposite McDougal Street, Wanaka, ready for a 9.30am departure.

Trip Leader: Jan Scown

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Monday's walk 3 April 2023

Mount Aspiring Hut

Mount Aspiring Hut is now open again after a complete rebuild. I thought we'd pop along for a look-see and lunch. This is a walk up the Matukituki Valley from the Raspberry Creek car park, mainly flat with just a couple of small climbs.

Meet at the waterfront carpark opposite McDougal Street, Wanaka, ready for a 9.30am departure.

Trip Leader: Jan Scown

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Monday Walk 27th March 2023

Lake Dunstan Track from old Cromwell Heritage Precinct towards Bannockburn Bridge.

Meet at the lakefront carpark opposite McDougall St.at 9.30.

We will drive into Cromwell and then turn right into Barry Ave after the Cromwell fruit sign.Turn left at the next roundabout.We will park at the entrance of the Old Cromwell Precinct, opposite the pub.

This is an easy walk mostly on the flat along the lake side.We will stop for lunch at usual time and return the same way.

Coffee at Nichols cafe after the walk.

Trip Leader: Julie Parr

Monday's walk 20th March 2023.

Millennium Track.

The weather is not looking so good tomorrow with rain coming in around Midday. So we are going to keep it local and walk the Millennium track to Ironside and up there for a view??
We can keep eye the weather and go as far as we'd like.
Meet at carpark opposite McDougall street at 9.30 with your raincoats.

Leader:Jane Hudson.

Monday's Walk 13th March 2023

Destination: Emerald Bluffs / Paddock Bay

Note: this walk was not accessible. Instead we did Boundary Creek

Description: A short, flat, and easy loop walk from the West Wanaka Road, passing through a reconstructed native wetland en route to Lake Wanaka opposite Glendhu Bluff, around the western shore of Paddock Bay, and then returning via Buchanan Rise. This is a short walk so we can anticipate an early lunch and being back at the cars by 1:30 p.m. at the latest. Overnight rain is very likely but most forecasts suggest it will clear by morning. 

Walk leader: Martin Unwin

Monday’s walk 6th March 2023

Rob Roy Glacier top viewpoint

With snow on the tops again, and Monday predicted to be fine, it seems time to have lunch looking out at the Rob Roy Glacier. This is a varied walk from the Raspberry Creek carpark through pasture, beech forest and alpine rock with views of the Matukituki valley and river, waterfalls and the Rob Roy glacier. It's a 3-4 hour return walk, climbing (some of it up steps) about 280m over 5 km (one way) to the top viewpoint at 780m. 

Meet at 9.30am at the waterfront carpark opposite Mc Dougal Street.

Walk leader: Jan Scown

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Monday's Walk 27th February 2023

Destination: Old Woman Hut

Description: An upland ramble along a good 4WD track from the Nevis Road and Duffers Saddle to the Old Woman Hut at the northern end of the Old Woman Range. Panoramic views over the Nevis Valley, Bannockburn, and all the main Central Otago ranges. 5.5 km each way with a 250 m height gain.

Walk leader: Martin Unwin

Monday's Walk 20th February 2023

Bush Creek Walkway, Arrowtown

A return walk from the Chinese village in Arrowtown to the saddle at the head of Bush Creek and great views over Speargrass Flat and Lake Hayes. 5.5 km each way with a 400 m height gain. The track was upgraded to good MTB standard a year or so ago so is much easier walking than it used to be, with a good surface and all stream crossings bridged. If the nor'wester gets unpleasantly strong a tussock clearing 1 km before the saddle makes a good alternative turnaround point. 

Walks Leader: Martin Unwin

Mondays Walk - 13th Feb 2023

Hawea to Johns Creek

Meet at 9.30 at Waterfront carpark opposite McDougal Street

Drive to Hawea and park at carpark on Flora Dora Parade. Walk on the lakefront track through to Johns Creek. Lunch on the beach then return to Hawea.

Likely to be warm so take plenty of sunscreen and water.

Leader: Stephen Matheson

Mondays walk 6th February 2023

Meet at 9:30 waterfront car park opposite Mc Dougal St. Drive to Albert Town camping area at the start of Deans Bank bike track in the northwest corner. Follow the track to Dublin Bay for lunch and return on the same route. Those from Albert Town can meet us there. Weather forecast is for possible showers and marginally cooler temperatures. Leader: Stephen Matheson

Monday 30th January 2023 - walk and AGM

Meet at the lake front as usual at 9:30. The walk will be from the Motatapu Bridge on Mt.Aspiring Road to Motatapu Gorge and back. The AGM will be held where we have lunch. See the AGM page for the Agenda and last year's minutes.

Monday 23rd January 2023

Meet Brian and Marjon at 9:30 for a trip to Brackens Saddle. We drive to Arrowtown and turn right into Ford Street, to the car park at the end. The walk climbs up Tobins Track to Glencoe Road, and from there to Brackens Saddle for lunch. We loop back past Glencoe Station to join Tobins Track to the cars.

Monday 16th January 2023

Meet Brian and Marjon at 9:30 for a trip up the Timaru River to Junction Hut for lunch. We drive to the car park by the Peter Muir bridge. The walk involves crossing the river a dozen times, which should be refreshingly cool. We plan to return the same way, but more energetic people can opt to return via the high route.

Monday 9th January

Meet Brian and Marjon at 9:30 for a walk up the Arrow River to the Soho Creek bridge for lunch. We drive to Arrowtown and park by the Chinese village.

Monday 2nd January 2023

Meet Brian and Marjon at 9:30 for a walk from Moke Lake campsite to Lake Dispute, an easy 3-4 hour walk with lunch somewhere on the way. This will involve a car shuffle.