Monday's Walk: 30 January 2017

An optimistic read of tomorrow's forecast suggests light and variable winds before the nor'wester returns mid-afternoon.

Plan A (light winds): Old Woman Hut. Drive to Duffers Saddle on the Nevis Road and climb 270 m over 6 km to Old Woman Hut. Subalpine walk with great views.

Plan B (strong winds): Bannockburn Bridge to Kawarau Gorge. Undulating 5 km through old gold workings along the north bank of the Kawarau River.

Trip leader: Martin Unwin

 

Monday 23 January

Haast Pass Bridle Path and lookout

With the promise of a fine morning before the afternoon nor'wester kicks in yet again we'll return to one of last winter's destinations on the Haast Pass Bridle Path. This sheltered bush walk climbs from Davis Flat to the Haast Pass, and thence to a scenic lookout. Waverers may be encouraged by the prospect of afternoon coffee at Makarora.

Trip leader: Martin Unwin

 

Monday 9 January

Shek Harn Reserve

A short but scenic walk in the upper Fraser River valley behind Earnscleugh, through a classic piece of dryland Central Otago to a historical reserve with well preserved relics of the Chinese gold mining days. Could include an afternoon café stop at the Old Post Office in Clyde.

Trip leader: Martin Unwin

 

Monday 2nd January

Brian and Marjon will be at the meeting place at 9:30 for a walk to a mystery location.

Monday 19th December 2016

Roaring Meg Pack Track

The Roaring Meg Pack Track has just be re-opened by the owners to allow public access so its a great opportunity to walk
the old pack track from Kawarau River -we leave from the carpark at Roaring Meg station up the track and lunch by a stream. The first part of the track is a little overgrown
but not for long.

Leader: Ruth Harrison

Monday 12th December

Today is the Wanaka Walkers AGM so the walk format is little different. We will have a short (approx 2 hour walk) from Beacon Point towards the outlet.
We will be back at the cars by noon for the shared lunch and AGM.

Trip Leader: Ruth Harrison

Monday 5th December

Long Gully - Bannockburn

Turn off Bannockburn village onto Domain Road. At the end is a small carpark - cross the footbridge and walk into Stewart Town - here is the original orchard, Menzies house and the remnants of his dam.

From here we set out across pasture up to Long Gully. There is a steep hill to take us to the top where we will have lunch and enjoy the views.

There is no shelter or shade on this trip - hats and water essential!

Trip Leader: Ruth Harrison