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2025
February - Saturday 1st - Makarewa Falls (D/M)
Day trip to Makarewa Falls, for details and car pooling etc .....
Contact Barbara 021 217 2423
February - Saturday 8th - Longwoods (listed by Neil Linscott)
Fairly easy bush bashing, leaving 12:30 at RSA, back around 3ish. This one will take just under an hour, doing a wander east of the Longhilly track, around some of the numerous mineshafts and tunnels, and visiting the famous and fabulously wealthy Julett’s Gully, then following McCallum’s tram route back to the track. It would make sense to wear gumboots, as there are a few wild deer and pigs living in the area, creating some serious mud.
Contact farmerneil@yahoo.com
March - Friday 21st - Sunday 23rd - Homer Hut Trapping Trip (O/W/F)
This is a work trip, checking traps and rebaiting and we will be staying in the Homer Hut over the weekend. Leaving Invers as soon as possible on Friday, spend Saturday and Sunday checking traps and return on Sunday evening. If you would like to come please let me know asap because Homer Hut is now on a booking system and I have to book a bunk for each person.
Contact Anne 0274 804 995
March - Saturday 29th - Breast Cancer Cure (listed on behalf)
I wanted to share an exciting hiking event Breast Cancer Cure has coming up at the end of March – Hike for a Cure on March 29th, 2025 at Lake Hāwea Station. This is a one-day event that offers exclusive access to Breast Peak, through Lake Hāwea Station. It is a 20.5km (return hike) with an elevation gain of approx 1,000m all to support breast cancer research. This is a link to the event with all the details: https://www.breastcancercure.org.nz/hike-for-a-cure
Contact Amber Henderson 021 489 443 amber@breastcancercure.org.nz
April 5-13th - Biking Nelson (Spaces still available) (B/O)
5th travel to Chch, 6th continue to Nelson, 7th Bike Nelson to Mapua and return, 8th free day, Pic Peanut butter factory, car museum, brewery tour etc, 9th Bike Dunn Mountain, 10th Bike Wakefield, Tapawera and return to Tahuna, 11th Bike Tapawera to Kaiteriteri, 12 day in Kaiteriteri, 13th Bike Kaiteriteri to Mapua and return, 14th Drive Nelson to Ashburton, 15th Ashburton to Home. Alt Option to fly and meet in Nelson, or drive yourself.
Contact Anne T 027 253 4934
April - Saturday 12th to Sunday 13th - Earnslaw Burn Track, Glenorchy (F/O)
The Earnslaw Burn Track is a challenging hike located near Glenorchy. It is approx 27kms return and offers incredible views of the Earnslaw Burn Glacier. The trail follows the glacial river and takes you through forested areas and tussock valleys. River crossing and route finding experience are essential. There are also windfall and slips along the track that you need to be able to get over. Overnight camping.
Contact Courtney 021 867 928 (new phone number)
April - Friday 25th to Monday 28th - Greenstone and Caples Tracks, (M/O)
This track combines the Greenstone and Caples Tracks. It's a beautiful multi-day tramp through the bush with lovely views from McKellar Saddle and along the Caples and Greenstone River valleys. This track involves multiple river crossings and suits experienced and well-equipped trampers. Hut/tent passes are required to be purchased in advance. We will be walking this in the Caples to Greenstone direction so Mid Caples Hut - McKellar Hut - Greenstone Hut. If huts/campsites are full then we can camp on bush edge 50m from track, will need to carry own tents and camping gear.
Contact Courtney 021 867 928 (new phone number)
May - Friday 9th-Sunday 11th or Monday 12th - Unwin Lodge Mt Cook Area (O/M)
Expressions of interest, limited space available, first come first served. Exploring the Mt Cook, Hooker and Tasman valleys etc. Staying at Unwin Lodge (Alpine Club) Non members $50 per night, members $25 per night.
Contact Anne 0274 804 995
October - Friday 17th - Sunday 20th - Homer Hut Trapping Trip (O/W/F)
This is a work trip, checking traps and rebaiting and we will be staying in the Homer Hut over the weekend. Leaving Invers as soon as possible on Friday, spend Saturday and Sunday checking traps and return on Sunday evening. If you would like to come please let me know asap because Homer Hut is now on a booking system and I have to book a bunk for each person.
Contact Anne 0274 804 995
2026
January 4th ~ 8th 2026 - Around the Mountain Cycle Trail.
In January 2021, during Covid we did a hasty plan for a close to home Bike Trip. Our plan was somewhat thwarted with a lot of rain effectively meaning we couldn't get very far past the Oreti river in the Von Valley on our way to Mt Nicholas. So it is time to try again. This plan is subject to change
Saturday 3rd January - Load up Bikes
DAY 1: Sunday January 4th: - Depart Invercargill, picking up passengers along the way. Meet up with extraneous travellers at Mossburn along the way, load their bikes and using 2 vehicles and 2 trailers one vehicle will proceed to Mt Nicholas and begin cycling from there. The second vehicle will stop at the Mavora Turn-off and cycle from there. Keys will be swopped in the middle and so bikes and people will return to our Mossburn base in a different vehicle other than that in which the arrived. 50Km
DAY 2: Monday January 5th: - Two vehicles travel to the Te Anau Basin. One to Te Anau and one to Manapouri. Each group will cycle the Lake2Lake trail and once again swop Keys and vehicles. Possibly may stay in Te Anau for Dinner that night before returning to Mossburn. 28.5Km
DAY 3: Tuesday January 6th: - One group to cycle from Mossburn to Mavora and the second group to drive to Mavora and then cycle to Mossburn. Swop keys in the middle. The Mavora group to load up and travel to Mossburn. 53Km
DAY 4: Wednesday January 7th: - The loaded trailer to travel to Lumsden and cycle back to Mossburn. The lot already in Mossburn to cycle to Lumsden, swopping keys along the way, load the vehicle and return to Mossburn. 20Km
DAY 5: Thursday January 8th: - Pack up. One group to drive to the Oreti River bridge near SH6 and then cycle to Kingston. The second Group to Drive to Kingston and cycle back to Oreti Bridge. Swop keys along the way and then all return home. 59Km
Please note there will appear to be some complications to the travel arrangements to ensure a minimum of vehicle travel, but it is solvable if you listen and follow instructions.
Bookings for this trip will start in late July or early August to gauge support. Accommodation may be tight so at this stage we will limit numbers to 24 (should be enough to include everyone).
Tentative and early stage Trip Leader - Barry Smith e: bjsrdms@gmail.com
March 2026 (Exact dates to be confirmed) North Island Explored.
We will initially be based in Whangamata for the Beach Hop (2026 dates yet to be confirmed), then travel through the bay of plenty and maybe go to Gisborne and Hawkes bay. At this stage details haven't been finalised but the intention is to do some bike trips and some day walks
Contact Graeme 0274335737
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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