Comments for Upper Clutha Tracks Trust

Comment on Walking Tracks In Wanaka by john

john — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 02:00:30 +0000

Hi Bernard

Mt Aspiring Rd after the turn off to the Treble Cone Ski Field is gravel, but is a public road. If you are going all the way to end, there are a few small fords to cross. The first is usually the biggest and the others after this may be dry depending on the weather. If it is raining heavily or has been the day before I would suggest you check with the Dept of Conservation in Wanaka for the latest road condition. Having said that, the road is usually fine if driven with care.

Regards

John

Comment on Walking Tracks In Wanaka by Bernard Schofield

Bernard Schofield — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 01:04:43 +0000

We are hiring a car while in Wanaka, but one of the conditions stipulates that it cannot be taken on a private, gravel road. Could you tell me whether the Mt Aspiring road (going to Rob Roy glacier track) is a public road or a private one.
Thank you

Comment on Glendhu Bay Track Map by Green Travel

Green Travel — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 18:33:55 +0000

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Comment on Help the Trust build tracks by john

john — Fri, 14 Oct 2011 09:07:31 +0000

Hi Ulla & David.

I just wanted to thank you for your comments above and your generous donation to the Trust.

We have plenty of ideas for new tracks and your donation will help us achieve them.

We also hope you have had the chance to check out the new track to Johns Creek. If not, its something to look forward to on your next visit.

Cheers

John Wellington

Comment on Help the Trust build tracks by Ulla Reymann

Ulla Reymann — Mon, 10 Oct 2011 07:15:15 +0000

After years of admiring your work I finally found a place to congratuale the Trust on its incredible work: your tracks have made the greatest positive change to our regular stays in our place in Lake Hawea!
We absolutely love it!
Be it walking, running, following kayaks down the river or just biking into Wanaka for a coffee…Thank you so much for your vision and determination.
We will use the “donate” option.
Cheers
Ulla Reymann, David Gwynne-Jones, kids & dog!

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Luggate Creek Track Official Opening « Upper Clutha Tracks Trust — Mon, 23 May 2011 00:38:46 +0000

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Comment on Upper Clutha River Track Open! by john

john — Sun, 22 Aug 2010 10:56:38 +0000

Hi Liz

You will be glad to know that DOC are currently gravelling some of the muddier sections of track, and some more water tabling and other minor improvements have been carried out recently. Hope you find it better now

Regards

John

Comment on Hawea River Track Map by john

john — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 01:18:52 +0000

Hi Hans

The Hawea River Track has only been constructed to the bridge from lake Hawea. The route from the bridge to SH6 currently uses the existing 4WD access road. The Trust did scope a route from the bridge skirting the edge of the campground, and passing close to the southern toilet on the site. This was not pursued at the time for the following reasons
The reserve had transferred from DOC management to QLDC management and QLDC were preparing a new management strategy for the reserve. Until this was agreed it didn’t make sense to create a track within the reserve that didn’t match the plan.
Costs for this section was included in our original funding applications, and it was not easy to raise further funds until a management plan was in place

QLDC are currently asking for submissions on a draft management plan for the reserve – this would be the ideal time for you to raise your concerns direct with QLDC and have some input into the reserve and campground management.
The Trust will be making a submission and will suggest a track alignment similar to our original ideas.

However – I would point out that as there is vehicle access to the Hawea River Bridge, it is inevitable that people will drive to that point to use the track and that track users usually follow “desire lines” which is the most direct route. Therefore a route that diverts around the campground may not be as effective as you may wish it to be.
I guess the increased use of the reserve reflects the increasing population in the Upper Clutha and the new recreational opportunities that are being developed.

If you want your views heard – make a submission on the draft reserve management plan – details are available at the QLDC office in Wanaka and I suspect at the library.

Regards

John

Comment on Hawea River Track Map by Hans

Hans — Mon, 05 Jul 2010 11:20:39 +0000

Before construction of this track was commenced, I asked the QLDC and Upper Clutha Tracks Trust if the camping area on the Hawea river was to be affected, I was told that the track would go below the camping area and it would not be affected. What a lie. The track clearly runs right through the campsite meaning a constant stream of walkers and cyclists for lovers of summer camping in this previously quiet and peaceful area. Not against the track, but there could have been a more thoughtful route.

Comment on Upper Clutha River Track Open! by john

john — Fri, 18 Jun 2010 08:22:50 +0000

Hi Liz

The track is quite slippery where the base is clay. It has been exceptionally wet recently, and we hope it will settle down. The track is now being managed by DOC who will keep an eye on it and may gravel some sections if it proves necessary. The problem we face is do we build 1km of all weather track that is high spec or 10km of track that can be used 90% of the time? At the moment our view is to go for the latter – monitor it and improve sections if it proves necessary.

Thanks for the feedback!

John