Tramping Programme

Sat 3 - Sun 4 Oct

Magdalen Hut

Grade: Easy/Moderate

Starting at the Boyle River this is an easy 3.5 to 4 hour stroll through beech forest on the St James walkway to a lovely 6-bunk Hut.

Sunday 11 October

Hinewai Reserve

Grade: Easy-Moderate

A good walk through the reforested Hinewai reserve, with sea views. Multiple track options - to be decided on the day.

Sunday 18 October

Hogs back Track

Grade: Moderate

The track starts at Castle Hill Village. Hike from Castle Village on the walking/MTB track to Texas Flat. We will have lunch and return taking a slightly longer route back. It's not a long or a hard tramp but has amazing 360 views on an awesome day.

24 -26 Oct Labour WE

No Trip planned

Grade:

Please contact a committee member if you have a trip you would like to run this weekend.

Sunday 1 November

Mt Richardson

Grade: Moderate

From the Glentui Picnic area we will climb up through the beech forest to Mt Richardson, follow the Blowhard track along the ridge and finally complete the circuit by taking the bypass track back to the cars.

Sunday 8 November

Diamond Harbour circuit

Grade: Moderate

Starting at Diamond harbour, walk to Purau Bay round the coastal path then over the top and drop down to the coastal path at Charteris Bay and return to the ferry.

11 - 15 Nov Show W/E

Otago Rail Trail

Grade: Bike ride

Otago Rail Trail (Easy Grade 1). Heather and Kevin invite other cyclists to join them on this 3-4 day trip in Central Otago. Exact dates and travel arrangements to be negotiated.

Sunday 22 November

Rangitata Gorge

Grade: Easy -Moderate

Track starts in the north bank of the Rangitata River at the Rangitata Diversion Intake. It follows up the river through the gorge and ends at the flats. Returns same way. Interesting day trip.

Sunday 29 November

Mt Alford

Grade: Moderate

Starting from the Mt Alford Scenic Reserve, a steady climb through beech forest beside a stream then up through tussock farmland. Then its more climbing following poled route over ridges which level out as you reach the top. Big wide views across the Canterbury Plains and inland mountains.

Sunday 6 December

Eastern Suburbs and Coast

Grade: Easy

A circuit from the old New Brighton bridge incorporating the 360° Trail until Rothesay Road. From there we will head east to the coast and depending on wind direction, walk on tracks, dunes or the beach to New Brighton.

Sunday 13 December

Port Hills toddle

Grade: Easy

Depart Victoria park and heading for Sugarloaf, taking in numerous other tracks with a stop at the Sign of the Kiwi for refreshment before continuing along the Summit track for as long as we want.

Sunday 10 January

Le Bons Bay Tracks

Grade: Easy

In the morning we will walk the new Wharf Road track where the low tide may allow us to drop down to the beach and walk out to the remains of the old wharf. After lunch we will do the Panama Rocks circuit at Le Bons Bay (bush, rock and views) and maybe a swim at the beach.

Sunday 17 January

Camp Saddle Circuit

Grade: Moderate

Start from the beginning of the Mistletoe Track. From the Lyndon Saddle we will go along the Craigieburn Edge track and up to Camp Saddle. Return to Lyndon Saddle via a ridge track and a good scree slope, then back to the cars.

Sat 23 - Sun 24 Jan

Andrews stream Explorer

Grade: Moderate/ Hard

We will start from Andrews Shelter and wade up Andrews Stream. There are some nice tent sites before Halleluiah Flat. Back along the Andrews valley track to the cars.

Sun 31 January

Peak hill

Grade: Moderate-Hard

Peak Hill near Lake Coleridge offers spectacular 360° views of the lake, river and surrounding mountains. It starts with a steepish 600m climb followed by an easier walk along the top. Return the same way..

6 - 8 Feb (Waitangi)

Kirwans - Montgomery Hut Loop

Grade: Moderate

Leaving Saturday morning we will drive to the track start to Kirwans Hut (12 bunks) near Reefton. It's a steady climb up to one of the nicest huts you will ever find with stunning views of the Paparoas. Sunday takes us down past lots of old gold mining relics and stamping batteries to Montgomery Hut (6 bunks) and Monday takes us home.

Sunday 14 February

Bridle Path to Cass Bay

Grade: Easy/ Moderate

A Port Hills tramp using well known tracks such as the Crater Rim Walkway, Steadfast & Major Hornbrook Tracks, finishing back at the Gondola Carpark.

Sunday 21 February

Waipara Gorge

Grade: Moderate

We walk through the riverbed in shallow river crossings, then return along the cliff tops/escarpment. There is an option for reverse direction too. Bring togs if you feel like a dip at the gorge.

Sat 27 - Sun 28 Feb

Sudden Valley Bivvy

Grade: Moderate/Hard

Drive to Hawdon Shelter. Cross the Hawdon river and follow Sudden Valley stream to Barrier Falls. The gorge can be cold with multiple river crossings and boulder hopping; up the scree slope and out into the open valley to the Biv.