Originally Posted by
Tahr
You don't sound a very happy chappy, Happy.
You just need to walk a bit further at Boyds to get away from the nongs. Cross the river (it involves getting your feet wet) and head up pretty much anywhere.
As for the track being too steep to the hut...well...I'm speechless on that one. A lot of private huts have steeper approaches to them than Boyds. Its just all part of the experience.
Oamaru public is really a hot spot for Sika. Lots of private land acting as a feeder. Once again, all you really have to do is get off your arse.