Tramping Programme

  • Sunday 6 April

    Bob's Knob

    Grade: Moderate

    Bob’s Knob is on the ridge to the SE of the Kowai River near Porters Pass. We will cross the Kowai River and climb the ridge to Bob’s Knob. Traverse along the ridge and down to the hut in the valley and return to cars.

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  • Sat 12 - Sun 13 April

    Carlyle Hut

    Grade:  Moderate

    Carlyle hut is near the Hope River in the Lewis Pass. An 8 bunk hut set in a lovely bush clad valley with a chance of seeing a Kakariki.

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  • Fri 25 - Sun 27 April ANZAC

    Stanley Vale - Cow Stream

    Grade:  Moderate

    Over Fowler Pass to historic Stanley Vale hut for the first night. Next day through to Scotties Hut/Cow Stream via Stanley River and The Racecourse. Then out via Peter's Pass to St James Station.

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  • Sunday 4 May

    Mt Lyndon and Cloudy Hill

    Grade: Moderate

    Starting from Lake Lyndon, a round-trip climb and ridge traverse across Mt Lyndon and Cloudy Hill.

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  • Saturday 10 May

    Heathcote Loop

    Grade: Easy - Moderate

    Climb Kenton track up towards Mt Pleasant, along Crater Rim then down via Ridgeline track and Jack's track. Back to cars by road via Silos cafe or Valley Inn.  NOTE : Saturday

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  • Sat 17 - Mon 19 May CANCELLED

    Yeats Ridge Hut

    Grade:  Moderate-Hard

    Yeats Ridge Hut is up the Toaroha River inland from Hokitika. (2.5 hours beyond Cedar Flats). If the weather permits we will tramp to Crystal Biv and return to Cedar Flats on Sunday for a soak in the hot pool. 

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  • Sunday 25 May

    Knowles Tops

    Grade: Easy- Moderate

    We start on a farm track then traverse a small area of bush (off track) until we break out on to the open tops (500m climb). A nice track through beech forest takes us down to join the Ashley gorge loop track.

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  • 31 May to 2 June - King's Birthday

    No Planned Trips

    We don't currently have any leaders available to run a trip on King's Birthday Weekend. If you are planning a tramp and would like some company please contact a committee member and we will arrange to advertise this to members.

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  • Sunday 8 June

    Bealey Spur

    Grade: Easy Moderate

    A steady gradient climbs up the Bealey Spur for lunch at the historic Bealey Spur Hut. Great views of Arthurs Pass mountains. 

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  • Sunday 15 June

    Gebbies Pass to Packhorse 

    Grade: Easy - Moderate

    The trip starts from the summit of Gebbies Pass & passes through farmland & pine forest.The track passes The Remarkable Dykes rock formation (looks a bit like The Great Wall of China) just before the historic Packhorse Hut. 

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  • 20 to 22 June - Matariki

    To be Advised

    Grade: 

    We don't yet have a leader for a trip at Matariki Weekend. If you have a tramp you could lead please contact a committee member and we will add it to the schedule.

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  • Sunday 29 June

    Tiromoana

    Grade: Easy- Moderate

    The Tiromoana Bush Walkway is a great way to experience a regenerating native forest complete with ponds, wetlands and native birds. The Walkway traverses through open farmland & forest to the beach and back.

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