North Otago Tramping and Mountaineering Club
Summer Programme 2017 - 2018
December 2017
Sun 3rd: Chinamans Cave
Starting from Trotters Gorge Reserve following Trotters Creek then a short climb under Trig L sidling out to pt366 where we will descend to Chinamans Cave. Returning to the 4wd track and continuing on to Christmas Creek where the track leads through native bush to Pigeon Creek and return to car park.
Contact: Neville Corry {4372531 ] Depart Medway car park 8am.
M $10
Sun 10th. Club BBQ.
A BYO food & drink BBQ will be held at Robbies, Goblin Woods Breakneck Road Waianakarua . Come and enjoy the end of year get together without the burden of that heavy pack.
Contact Robbie Verhoef [4346353] Time: From 4.30pm.
January 2018
Sat 13th – Sun 14th: Potts Hut – Hakatere Conservation Park Day 1: Start from the Potts River bridge on the Hakatere – Potts Road (600 m); follow mostly 4wd tracks to Mystery Lake and Dogs Range (1500 m); descend to Potts Hut (900 m, 10 bunks), passing an unnamed lake.
Day 2: Option 1 – Follow Potts River down with some crossings, then climb out on to the Potts Range (1100 m) and return to the Potts Bridge on an unmarked route. Option 2 – Return via Day 1 track.
Distance 27 km; Time 7-8 hours per day.
Contact: Maurice Gray (434 6166) Depart 6pm, Fri 12th .
M/F $43 Names to Maurice by Mon 8th Jan.
Sun 28th: Mts Alexander { 1357m} & Nobbler [1550m]
These two peaks are at the northen end of the Kakanui Mountains.They wil be accessed from the top of the Danseys Pass [935m] with a walk of around 8km each way along the top ridge of the range.
Contact: John Chetwin {4395598] Depart Medway car park 8am.
M $15
Mon 29th, 7.30pm: Trip Planning
At NOSAR rooms, 1 Severn Street.
All ideas for autumn and winter activities enthusiastically received.
February 2018
Sat 3rd – Sun 4th: Hinewai Reserve .
Hinewai Reserve is one of Banks Peninsulas best kept secrets – over 1200ha of regenerating native forest and remnantsof old growth forest,privately owned and managed. The reserve is the brain child of legendary botanist Hugh Wilson who has managed it since it was first bought in 1987. The plan is to do day walks from a base at Hinewai Lodge.
Contact: Robbie Verhoef [4346353] Depart Medway car park 6pm, Fri 2nd
E/M $65+ accommodation ( numbers limited ) Names to Robbie by Mon 29th please
Sun 11th; West Maerewhenua. A gradual climb through easy tussock to overlook the Otekaieke River. Round trip of 5-6hrs.
Contact: Bill Bews [4370368] Depart Medway carpark 8am. E $12
Mon: 12th , 7.30pm: Clubnight : Adventures in Fiordland. Lewis Hore will talk about his adventures in Sutherland Sound including kayaking ,looking for signs and sound of the planet's rarest bird, the South Island Kokako including some video footage.
Contact : Bess Allan [ 4349953 ] Supper duty: Anna McIntosh ( 4343297 ) , Jo McLachlan ( 021782427 )
Sat: 17th – Sun: 18th: Ahuriri / Canyon Creek
Overnight in Base Hut or camping beside vehicles near road end. Saturday walk to the saddle to look into the Dingle Valley. Sunday walk up to the Canyon Creek cirque and return.
Contact: Bill Bews [ 4370368 ] Depart Medway carpark 8am Saturday
M/F $35 + 4WD Names to Bill by Mon 12th please.
Sun 25th; Bike Ride
Meet at Purtons Cafe car park, Maheno for a choice of bike rides. All will ride Island Stream Road to Wairoa Road, down Herbert Road to Herbert, Ross Road and Tulliemet Road to One Tree Hill Road (22kms). Then options: Continue up to Stalker (10km each way) Take the shortest route back to Maheno (34kms in total) Or through Kuriheka to Serpentine Road and back to Maheno (40kms) Or for those who wish to do more than 60kms they can continue on to Kauru Hill. Refreshments at Purtons. Bring plenty of suntan lotion and liquid.
Contact Jane Green (027 4335795) Depart Purtons Bar and Cafe, Maheno
E/M 9.30am Sunday
March 2018
Sat 3rd , The Glens Reserve
The Glens Reserve is being cleared of flowering currant and broom and replanted in native trees. This project was initiated by David Wigley with the help of other volunteers to turn this overgrown area into an attractive reserve. Come along on Sat morning for an hour or three and help with this worth while project. Sturdy footwear required plus handsaw, loppers and drinking water. Meet at the end of Glen Street car parkfrom 9am - 12.00
Contact: Maurice Gray ( 434 6166 ) Depart Glen Street car park 9am
Sat; 10th - Sun; 11th Alexandra Wanderings
Smell the thyme on local short walks between those gorgeous rock formations .
Contact Karyl Robertson (4395518) Depart Medway carpark: 8am Sat
E $48+ accommodation, approx $35 Names to Karyl by Mon 26th please
Mon 12th, 7.30pm: Clubnight - Biking in South America, Patagonia
Ian Sutherland will tell us about his latest overseas biking adventures in South America
Contact Jane Green (027 433 5795 )
Supper duty : Ken & Wendy McLeod ( 4345915 )
Sun 18th: Lindis Peak (1226 mtrs)
The track start is by Old Faithfull Road, near the old Lindis Pass Hotel off SH8. The track to the summit has great panoramic views of the surrounding area, from the impressive St Bathans Range in the east, to the Southern Alps and Mount Aspiring/Tititea in the west. A tramp of 16kms/ 5-6 hours.
Contact Jac Carlson (4345278) Depart Medway carpark: 7.30am Sunday
M $32
Sat 24th-Mon 26th: Otago Anniversary Weekend: Ahuriri to Lake Hawea via the Te Araroa Trail
Two parties are necessary for this trip with one starting at Lake Hawea (3 days tramping) and the other starting from the Ahuriri Road carpark ( 2days tramping). Three huts en route but tents are optional. Early intentions to Uwe as numbers are limited.
Contact Uwe Grasmueck (4349066) Depart Medway carpark am Saturday M/F $41 Names to Uwe by Mon 12th please
Trip Costs
Trip transport costs are shared among participants.Approximate transport costs shown above are based on $ 0.32/km,$25/hr 4wd and 3 people per vehicle. Some trips involve additional accommodation and activity costs.
Trip Grading
E Up to 4 hours walking on tracks M Up to 8 hours walking, reasonable fitness needed. F Over 8 hours walking, usually rough terrain, a higher level of fitness and alpine equipment often needed.
Cancellations Organisers cancelling a trip for weather or other reasons should advise Ross Milmine, Bess Allan or Margie Smith so that the website can be updated.
Clubnights Clubnight is at 7.30pm on the second Monday of each month except December and January. Meetings are held in the North Otago Search and Rescue headquarters, 1 Severn Street. Entrance is the first on the left from the bottom of Severn Street. If you are on supper duty, please bring milk and a tea towel and each bring a packet of biscuits.