The weather forecast is looking very good (sunny and 16C after a frosty start) for Saturday, so please meet at the lakefront car park at the foot of McDougall St, ready to leave at 8.30 a.m.

This is a short (4 / 5 hours) return walk, but we will be following an advanced tramping track which may be slippery after the recent rain. The valley was as lovely as ever on a recent recce.

Text the leader, Nini Ripandelli (021 1325 116), if you would like to meet the group at either the Hawea petrol station (9.00 a.m.) or at the Blue Pools car park (just after 10.00 a.m.)

Please remember your own personal 1st Aid kit and PLB (if you have one).