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Membership renewal
Just a friendly reminder to those of you (like me) who missed it in the bulletin, that OTMC memberships are due to be renewed for the 2021-22 financial year. Check out the website for details. |
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OTMC Thursday Night Meetings
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12 August
Triple Treat of Tramps
By:Philip Somerville
Six passes in four days: The Humbolt Mountains to and from the Routeburn.
Scrambling on high: Tapuae-o-Uenuku (Mt Tappy) in the inland Kaikoura Range. NZ's highest peak outside the Southern Alps.
Ranges, forests and lakes: Six days in Nelson Lakes National Park.
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19 August
The Halo Project
Back in February this year a notice was sent out headed ‘Improving Conditions for Native Birds on Flagstaff’ In that notice it stated that the Halo Project Team were working on a Pest Control management plan for the Flagstaff area. Not only have they been working on a management plan but it seems that the plan has been put into action, going by the number of wooden box traps that have sprouted up in the area.
So, how many traps are there? Have they caught any Pests? And what else is happening in the local area that we tramp?
Come and find out what traps are being used and how they work when the Halo Team bring us up to date with the trapping that is taking place in the Flagstaff/Swampy area. They will also provide an update on the whole of the Halo Project.
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Speakers Thursday Night Programme
We are still looking to fill Thursday night slots. If you or someone you know has a trip or something of interest to share (an ability to take great photos, first aid, knowledge of tramping gear, a love of dehydrating food etc) please contact Tina on tinaanderson1673@gmail.com. Please remember this doesn’t have to be a long talk/presentation. 20 minutes is great, it will give people a chance to talk more afterwards.
When deciding if your potential talk is suitable, please think “would I read about this in a copy of Wilderness Magazine or FMC Bulletin." If not, maybe its not a topic for the OTMC Thursday night programme. Feel free to discuss with Tina if you have any queries.
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The OTMC meet socially every Thursday evening in our Clubrooms at 3 Young Street, St Kilda.
Doors open from 7.30pm, meeting starts at 8.00pm
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15 August
Stone Hill and Purehurehu Point
Leader: Gordon Tocher
This trip proves you do not have to go far from the city to get stunning views. As a bonus you get to blow off the mid winter cobwebs with a walk up a nice steep hill.
We will ascend from the western side of Otago Harbour at Waipuna Bay through farmland to Stone Hill. On a clear day there are magical views of the harbour, so bring your camera. Next is a comfortable amble down to Purehurehu Point to visit a well appointed cave dwelling and lunch on one of the beaches. The return journey will be over a similar route. You should be back in town about 3 pm. Bring whatever water you need as there is none enroute.
Start Time 9 a.m. at the Clubrooms, grade is medium, Trip cost $5 to carpool
Call Gordon on 021 677 818 if you have any questions
If you live in the Port Chalmers area it may make sense to travel direct to the start point without going to the clubrooms first. Phone for instructions or if you have any questions.
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22 August
Victory Beach
Leader: Alan Thomson
Why is it called Victory Beach?, When did the Victory run aground? How much did the ship wreck fetch when was sold?,What was the value of it’s cargo?. Find out by coming on this easy walk past an interesting rock formation called the Pyramids, then onto and along a pristine and completely undeveloped beach. Also home to sea lions, fur seals, Blue and Yellow-eyed penguins.
The return can be along the Papanui Inlet and back along the road to the cars. Leaving the Club rooms at 9am and taking 30-40 minutes to the starting point, the day should take around 5 hours.
Grade is easy, please bring $6.00 if you want to car pool, If you have any questions call Alan Thomson 455 7878 or 0210551139
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Photos: Vijctory Beach and Okia Flat
By Tom
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Non-members are welcome on OTMC Day Trips, but must contact the leader listed prior to the trip.
Meeting location and time is as noted in the trip description, or contact the trip leader.
Trip Grades - Walking Time: (E) Easy = 3 to 5 hrs, (M) Moderate = 5 to 7 hrs, (F) Fit = 7 to 9 hrs
Please pay the listed trip cost to the driver upon departure from the meeting point.
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28 - 29 August
Huxley Forks Family Trip
Leader: Brad Wilson
Grade: All
Meeting at the Clubrooms on SATURDAY MORNING 8am, driving up in private cars to the Ram Hill carpark, walking up past Monument Hut and then over the swing bridge and up to Huxley Forks (sleeps 6) Adult $5; Youth (11–17 years) $2.50; Child (0–10 years) free. We will take some tents in case the hut is full. To encourage kids along we will be going at a slow pace, and stopping often. The walk in is listed at 6 hours, 18km, but it is only 180m vertical. As the first half is a 4WD track, we should be able to cover that easily and also it will be a safe easy start to gauge progress and pace for the young ones (if we have suitable cars and the road is OK, we may shuttle for some of it). Plans will be a bit flexible subject to weather etc. The Huxley is a lovely little valley and has a nice mix of bush and views.
Contact Brad (021 334 562 or bradjohnwilson@hotmail.com) for more details.
Trip Grade is Easy/Medium.
Transport Cost $45 (no charge if you take your own family in your own car).
Hut price as above or annual hut pass.
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Huxley River looking towards towards the forks (Photo by Brad Wilson)
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To attend a weekend (or longer) trip, you need to contact the leader or sign the trip list at the clubrooms 8 days prior to departure (club night the week before). Details for OTMC weekend trips are available here.
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