Participants are to put their name & contact details on the trip list at meetings or contact the Trip Leader prior to the trip.
Please do not turn up unexpectedly
By partipating on a trip you are agreeing that any photos taken can be used on either this Website, Facebook or Instagram unless advised to the contrary.
Please also read the Club's
Safety Management Guide which is under General Info tab above,
and "ICE" (In Case of Emergency) forms filled in and carried it with you.
August - Sunday 30th - Goodbye Winter Bike Ride - Riversdale to Waikaia (D/E/B)
Pump tyres, charge batteries and join us on a leisurely bike ride to Waikaia Commercial Hotel for midday lunch then return to Riversdale. 46km round trip on sealed road, fluorescent vests essential. 9am Depart Ingill, park vehicles at Riversdale Community Hall and toilet carpark. 10.30am Bike to Waikaia. Perhaps try to locate the ‘lost tunnel’ we couldn’t find last visit! Midday Lunch at Waikaia Commercial Hotel. 2pm Bike back to Riversdale. Check hotel’s website for menu, let me know your main meal choice and I’ll alert chef to load up with provisions. Usual STORC protocol. Will cancel early if weather looks nasty. Need a lift or you have space for another cyclist? Let me know.
Contact Fiona 027 33 88 260
September - Sunday 6th - Castledowns (listed by Rural Women) (W/E)
Meet at 100 George Street at 9am, come along and see what has happened over the last month or so with the removal of the willows etc, and maybe bring suitable gear for planting a few additional plants.
Contact Ann I 027 656 9319
September - Wednesday 9th - Club Meeting - Quiz Night
September - Sunday 13th - Walk around the Invercargill Murals (E/S)
Meet at Feldwick Gates (Queens Park) at 1pm and we will walk around the Murals on the buildings in the Central City. There are approximately 40 of them so it will probably take a couple of hours of actual walking. As all that walking will build up a thirst we can finish up at Main Street Cafe for a coffee.
Contact Sandra via text on 0272113125 or email loxwood@xtra.co.nz
September - Tuesday 22nd - Makarewa Falls Track Tidy up (D/W)
Work Day - track trimming and replacing orange tops on warratah's . Will need to bring own tools, lunch and suitable footwear and clothing. Text me if you are interested.
Contact Graeme Appleby 0274 335 737
September - Sunday 27th - Kawakaputa Bay Walk (D/E)
Daylight Saving starts at 2am Sunday morning - Put your clock forward 1 hour. Meet in Riverton opposite the Fire Station at 9am. Kawa kaputa bay is the next bay around the South Coast from Colac Bay. If we have time, maybe we can walk some of the Colac bay in the afternoon.
Contact Graeme Appleby 0274 335 737
October - Friday 2nd-Sunday 4th - Rakiura Challenge (V/O/M)
Please be aware of the number of people using the track on the Saturday.
Contact Anne 0274 804 995
October - Wednesday 14th - Club Meeting AGM
October - Friday 16th-Sunday 18th - Homer Hut (V/O/M)
Volunteers are required to assist with rebaiting traps in the Gertrude Valley and Homer areas. Leave Invers some time on Friday and returning around Sunday tea time.
Contact Anne 0274 804 995
November - Tuesday 10th Pourakino River Track tidy up (D/W)
Track trimming and windfall clearing. Please bring own tools, lunch, suitable footwerar and clothing. Text me if you are interested in helping
Contact Graeme Appleby 0274 335 737
November - Wednesday 11th - Club Meeting
November - Tuesday 17th Pourakino River Track tidy up (D/W)
Track trimming and windfall clearing. Please bring own tools, lunch, suitable footwerar and clothing. Text me if you are interested in helping.
Contact Graeme Appleby 0274 335 737
December - Wednesday 9th Club Meeting
2027
January 2027 – Thursday 7th – Wednesday 13th – Bike Trip (O/B) - Timaru Area
The trip is limited to 25 participants with bikes, with a waiting list, as plans can change for people during the year.
Accommodation for 7thto 12th January inclusive (6 nights).
Travel 7th to Timaru, home 13th with five biking days.
The base will be the Timaru Top 10 Holiday Park, phone 0800 242 121.
Transport and other associated costs should be approx. $275 - $325 per person including a shared meal on the first night. Other evening meals at arranged venues, but at your own cost. Bring your own breakfasts and lunches. PakNSave very close.
Deposit of $150 required by 20th May, with the balance due end of October and a reminders will be sent.
Biking Areas – Order not yet set.
Hakataramea Valley
McKenzie Pass – Tekapo
Timaru, Temuka- Pleasant Point – Cave – Timaru
Timaru waterfront tracks one way or return
Timaru – Pleasant Point - Geraldine
Please contact me to book your place, bookings open today.
Contact Ian ph 027 232 0138 or
Email iahesmith@gmail.com
April - Saturday 17th - Routeburn Challenge (Event)
Please be aware of runners using the Routeburn Track early this day.
CLASSIFICATION
(D) Day Trip (S) Social (B) Biking
(E) Easy 1-4 hours (K) Kayaking (I) Instructional
(M) Medium 4-8 hours (W) Track Maintenance/Planting
(F) Fit 8-24hrs (V) Volunteer (stoat trapping)
(O) Overnight (V) Marshalling at Events
CLUB RULES
The Trip Leader, President or Club Captain has the right to refuse the inclusion of any person who, in their opinion, is physically unfit, has not sufficient experience, or has not adequate equipment.
Listing of a name for a trip will commit a person to pay the full transport cost plus food. Refund only by written application to the Committee.
This trip list is subject to alteration.
Trip leaders will advise when and where trips depart from.
DELAYED TRIPS
Should a party be late returning, inquiries can be made to Emergency Contact Person nominated by the Trip Leader or the Club Captain.
GEAR LIST
Check with Trip Leader or contact any Committee member regarding the minimum gear requirements or check under General Info on website.
Life Members : Ann Irving - Shirley McMillan – Barry Smith - Robyn Smith - Carl Johnstone
Life Members in Memoriam : Peter Chandler – Roger McCurdy – Bob Scott - Arthur Williams - Cliff Broad
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