Monday's Walk 6 July 2026

As cold southerly showers are forecast for Wanaka and local areas till afternoon, with snow down low on the hills, this Monday’s walk is cancelled. Enjoy a cosy day with a good book and wait for a view of the snow covered hills.

Chris Kjelgaard

Monday's walk 29 June

Fern Burn Track (2 hours/3-4km I way)

Drive 1km on the Mt Aspiring Road past Glendhu Bay, turn left at Motutapu Rd and continue 3km to the carpark on the left. The track follows the true right of the Fern Burn through grassy flats, then shrubland to remnant beech forest (red, silver and mountain beech) in the Stack Conservation Area.

Expect frost and early fog maybe, cow pats and shade in the forest. Sturdy boots – and poles if you like.

Forecast is partly cloudy 2-6°

Fuel contribution: $8

Leader Chris Kjelgaard

 

Monday's walk 22 June 2026

Boundary Creek:

The forecast looks good (sunny 3 - 8°), for a pleasant climb up to an old Musterers track, on the way to Makarora (50 Km 40 min). The 4WD track starts opposite the Boundary Creek campsite on SH6 between Hawea and Makarora and climbs 600m/4km/1 ½ - 2 hours one way, to a viewpoint looking back to the head of Lake Wanaka. We can find a lunch spot above Boundary Creek Gorge and then return the same way. Sturdy footwear will be useful- it's been wet- and poles if you like. There is no water. 

Petrol: $15.00 

Leader: Chris Kjelgaard

 

Monday Walk 15th June

Hi Team The forecast is for rain easing in morning ,clearing in evening 12o to 1o 

Plan A  walk from waterfall creek along the millennium track to Mt Roy up to the graves and return 

Plan B if it’s raining walk from car park to Edgewater for coffee

See at McDougall Street  cat 9.30am with rain coats 

Leader Chris Gibb $2 petrol money

Monday's walk 8th June 2026

Devil's Creek on the road between Tarras and Cromwell - about 12km after the road to Bendigo, there is a small DOC carpark on the left. After a climb to Mt.Oho the track levels off. Lunch is wherever we get fed up of going uphill, then return the same way.
Petrol: $15
Leader: Brian Gilbert

Mondays Walk 1 June

Clutha River Loop at Luggate

The weather tomorrow is still looking dodgy, so we'll do a figure of eight loop based at the DOC carpark in Shortcut Road, Luggate.  We'll walk upstream along the bank of the Mata-Au / Clutha  then loop around and back to the carpark; then cross the road (Highway 8A), and walk downstream to Devil's Nook, up Luggate Creek and back to the cars.  That gives us options to lengthen or shorten the route depending on the weather.

Petrol $5

Leader Kim Currie

Monday's walk 25th May 2026

Dry Creek. We drive towards Bendigo but turn left after crossing the Lindis into Ardgour Road. After about 5km there is a DOC car park on the right. Last time we went up onto the ridge. This time we will stay in the valley.
Petrol: $15
Leader: Brian Gilbert

Monday's walk 18th May 26

Matukituki Valley starting from the bridge on West Wanaka Road. About 4km each way.
Petrol $5
Leader: Brian Gilbert

Monday's walk 11th May 2026

Bush Creek Trail. Park at the Chinese Village in Arrowtown.
Petrol $15
Leader:Brian Gilbert

Monday's walk 4th May 2026

Shotover Gorge Trail from Atley Road, Arthurs Point to the Kimiakau bridge and back. Access Atley Road by driving past the entrance to Top10, next left and left again. Drive to the end and drop your passengers. There is limited parking near the trail head and may be occupied by cyclists or residents.
The trail is 6km to the bridge and may be busy with cyclists. It passes through the 108m Hugo Tunnel, which does have lighting, but take a headlamp as a precaution.
Petrol $15.
Leader: Brian Gilbert

Monday 27 April

Monday’s walk this week will be Lindis Peak. Description. A 13km return walk gaining an elevation of 1,226m. This involves a short steep beginning and then a steady climb up a 4WD track across farmland. Lunch will be at the summit with fabulous 360 degree views. In order to achieve this we will need to keep a reasonable pace uphill! Meet at the lake front for a prompt departure at 9.30. We drive to Old Faithful Rd to start the walk. There’s a possibility of those who don’t want the climb of walking to the Old Lindis Hotel ruins. Petrol contribution $20. Leader Jane Hudson. 0272929774

Monday 20th April

Destination: Lake Hayes Loop Track Let's meet at the lakefront at 9.30 as usual and Plan A is to drive to the Bendemeer Bay carpark on Lake Hayes and enjoy the autumn colours and views of snow covered hills. The Loop Track is only an undulating 8 km walk but given the temperatures tomorrow (high of 9!) we’ll stay low and hopefully warm. Petrol costs $15 pp There is a plan B closer to home if the weather is really horrid. Leader: Jane Hudson.

Monday 13th April 2026

Destination: Countryside Trail

Description: A 13 km walk from the old Shotover Bridge to Arrowtown via the Countryside Trail. A mostly level or gently undulating walk sometimes along back roads and sometimes along marked walking trails with a total elevation gain of 220 m:

The trip requires a shuttle to reposition cars so we will allow for this depending on numbers. A good day to enjoy the autumn colours.

Petrol costs $15.

Walk leader: Martin Unwin

Monday 6th April 2026

Kanuka Loop at Bendigo. Park at Logantown.
Petrol $10
Leader: Brian Gilbert

Monday 30th Meg Hut

Hi Team 

We will meet at the usual place by 9.30am then drive to tha Tuohy Saddle car park and walk to Meg Hut for lunch. We will return on same track. The forecast is for maybe a shower in the morning but clearing and a fine afternoon 22o petrol  $10 leader  Chris Gibb 

March 23rd Lillico Spur

Hi Team We will meet at the usual place, drive to to the end of Waikerikeri road , park at the beginning of the DOC track. The walk is 5.2ks long with approximately 400meters climb .  We will return on the same route There is no water on the way so take your own. The area is very dry so no smoking or anything that causes sparking . $10 for petrol leader Chris Gibb

Monday walk 16th March Mt Allen

Hi team 

Meet at the usual place by 9.30am. We will drive to the top of the Crown Range, .walk up the track to Mt Allen have lunch and return same way. The forecast is good 23o so take plenty of water 

$10 petrol money. Chris Gibb leader 

Monday's walk 9th March 2026

Lake Roxburgh Walkway from the end of Graveyard Gully Road to Butchers Point and back. We drive through Alexandra, turn right off Tarbert St into Little Valley Road, cross the bridge and turn right.
Petrol: $15
Leader: Brian Gilbert

Monday's walk 2nd March 2026

Locharburn. There is a carpark on the left, 4km beyond Queensberry. A short distance back up the road on the other side is a stile. The track starts with a steep 150m climb.
Petrol $10
Leader: Brian Gilbert

Monday's Walk - 23rd February 2026

Lake Sheehey - Take 2

After talking with Martin, we will set off for Clyde and complete the walk this coming week. 

See his post from last week for details of the walk and how to get to the start of the walk. 

I anticipate having lunch at Lake Sheehey about 12:30 pm followed by the 150 m off track climb to the Cairnmuir Track. 

Petrol Costs: $10

Walk Leader: Charlotte Schwartzentruber

Monday's Walk 16th February 2026

Destination: Sheehey Lake Circuit

Description: Sheehey Lake is the whimsical name given to a small ephemeral tarn clinging to the hillside opposite the Clyde Dam. Monday's walk is a 9 km anticlockwise loop around the lake, mostly following the first 4-5 km of the Cairnmuir Hill Track. 

Driver Instructions: Turn right opposite the dam just before the top of the hill, drive down to Clyde, and cross the bridge 1 km below the dam. Continue towards Earnscleugh for 1 km, turn right onto a gravel road marked by a "Lookout" sign, and follow this for 3.5 km to DoC signage on the right marking the start of the Cairnmuir Hill Track where this is ample parking on the left. Petrol costs $10 per passenger. 

Walk Leader: Martin Unwin

  

Monday's Walk 9th February 2026

Destination: Upper Potters Creek Track

Description: A 12 km loop walk starting from the top of the Nevis Road at Duffers Saddle on the Carrick Range. The walk traverses gently undulating country with all but 2.5 km on 4WD tracks. Petrol costs $15 per person. 

Walk leader: Martin Unwin

Monday's Walk 2nd February 2026

Destination: Weather dependent based on the likelihood of rain spilling east of the mountains as far as the Upper Clutha. Options include a loop walk from the Bannockburn gold fields car park to Bannockburn Arm and back If the rain seems likely to keep its distance; a more local walk if rain is possible; and a cafe walk if it's raining. 

Walk Leader: Martin Unwin

Monday's walk 26th Jan 2026

Roaring Meg track. Coming from Cromwell the car park is on the right at the sharp bend just before the Roaring Meg power station. The track soon joins a farm track up past the reservoir. Lunch will be near Skeleton Stream. Return the way we came (be careful to turn off the farm track) - hopefully before any rain arrives.
Petrol $10.
Leader: Brian Gilbert

Monday's walk 19th Jan 2026

Loop walk starting from the historic Shotover Bridge (Spencer Road). Assuming the river looks low enough we go upstream on the true left, over the Kimiakau Bridge to Tucker's Beach for lunch. We return on the true right.
Petrol $10
Leader: Brian Gilbert

Monday's walk 12th Jan 2026

Starting from Glencoe Road we climb to Brackens Saddle, then turn right towards Crown Peak. The energetic will run ahead to the summit. Normal mortals will take time over their lunch and sit in the sun. Return the same way.
Petrol $10
Leader: Brian Gilbert

Monday's walk 5th January 2026

Little Criffell Track starting from the Avalon car park (which is 2km beyond the Larches car park). You may want to have alternative footwear for crossing the Cardrona River. It will be a hot day so bring plenty of water. Starting from 420m we will have lunch when we get fed up of climbing up (say about 1000m, well short of the top at 1400m), then return back the way we came.
Petrol $5.
Leader: Brian Gilbert