“Around the Mountain”
Sun 12 Feb 2023

An off road circumnavigate the Maungatua Range
A charity fundraiser by Taieri Rotary Club

Unique Opportunity - 4WD Vehicle Circumnavigation of the Maungatua Range

Travel Off Road around the Maungatua Range, above the Taieri Plains. Travel over a total of 8 properties.

Great Views of the Taieri Plains to the South and East, and the Lammermoor Range to the North West.

Option of steep or moderate track choices

Restricted to “proper” 4WD vehicles

  • High/Low ratio transfer case

  • All Terrain or Mud Terrain tyres

  • Rated tow point front and rear

  • Suitable for Ranger’s, Hilux’s, Pajero’s, Patrol’s, and similar

Be Aware - unlike our El Dorado 4WD trip in Nov 2021, this trip is not suitable for novice drivers.

Alternative Date - Sun 12th Mar. Backup date if wet ground conditions on 12th Feb forces a postponement

Limited to 120 vehicles, divided into 4 groups of 30 vehicles.

See full itinerary and trip details below

 

Trip Details

The trip starts from West Taieri Rugby Club, Outram on Sunday morning.
You will be notified of your start time closer to the event

Travel up through Horsehoof station via farm tracks

to the north end of the mountain

To reach the 2 way radio tower

With its view of the Silverpeaks to the north

and Saddle Hill to the east

And across the tops to the South

From here traverse the Western slopes

with their views of the Lammermoor and R&P ranges

Eventually you will reach the Beattie woolshed, where you will have the option of a country style lunch provided as a fundraiser by Lee Stream school.
(Or of course, you can also bring your own.)

From here travel up across bulldozed tracks around the South face of the mountain

With great views to the South from the 3 Kings.

And finish by traversing the Eastern Face of the mountain with its bush gullies and further views of the plains.

Country Style Lunch

We will be stopping for lunch at Les Beattie’s woolshed.
You have two options.

  • Bring your own lunch

  • Or support the Lee Stream School who are providing a delicious filled roll and home baking lunch as a fundraiser for their school.
    Only $12 a head.
    Order when you purchase your trip ticket

(Of course, as with any trip off road, we recommend you bring a thermos and spare food, in case of unexpected delays)

Got room for a young passenger?

Presbyterian Support Otago run a “Buddy” program, providing opportunities for young people to have experiences which help broaden their life experience, and help them develop into more capable and resilient adults.

Are you interested, and also have a back seat free to take 2 people (a young buddy and their adult buddy support), to give someone a day they will never forget?
If so, just fill in the appropriate box during the registration process.

And find out more about the Buddy programme here.

Conditions of Participation

  • 4WD vehicles only, equipped with

    • High/Low transfer case

    • A/T or M/T tyres (NO road tyres) with good tread depth.

    • A rated tow point front and rear (Replace towballs with a 3.2T bow shackle).

  • Required equipment to be carried.
    Although most of the track will be on hard ground, there are a several steep stretches and potentially muddy crossings, so there is a good chance you may need to tow, or be towed, for a short length. So, also to be carried

    • Spade or shovel

    • 9m+ tow strop (standard 4m Repco type tow ropes not adequate)

    • Bow shackle (3.2T min) for attaching tow strop to vehicle

    • Soft Shackle for joining tow strops if needed.

    • Appropriate First Aid Kit

  • You agree that the Rotary Club of Taieri, its members, event marshals, and the property owners, are indemnified against any loss that may occur by participating in this event

  • You agree to obey all instructions given by event marshals

  • You will receive a full ticket refund if the weather or Covid 19 level restrictions mean the event can not proceed as planned

  • No Dogs allowed

Know others who may be interested?

Click on the image to download a pdf for printing or emailing

Discount on Recovery Items from 4X4 Off Road Solutions

As mentioned above in “Conditions of Participation”, there is possibility of some short stretches of track where traction is limited, hence need of a tow. (particularly if there has been recent rain). You will not require snatch recovery gear.
However, you may want to take the opportunity for upgrading your off road equipment by taking advantage of a 10% discount offer on recovery gear from 4X4 Off Road Solutions.
On completion of your purchase you will recieve an email with a discount code and link to enable 10% off their listed retail prices.