ROB ROY GLACIER, return:
Meeting at the waterfront car park opposite McDougall Street, ready to depart at 9.30 a.m.
Description: A 10 km (return) trip from the Raspberry Creek car park, taking 3-4 hours. About 15 minutes from the carpark we cross the Matukituki River (west branch) via a swing bridge and then climb through a small gorge into beech forest and then alpine vegetation at the head of the valley where there are good views of the glacier.
Travel: Approximately 1 hour each way. Given the recent rain and continuing snow melt, SUVs would be best to deal with the fords. Currently the road is described as open and clear.
Weather forecast: Fine (20°). Light winds.
Walk leader: Paul Knox
Petrol donation: $15.00 pp
