Tramping Programme

Sunday 1 October

Kaiapoi Is -Waimak Walkway

Grade: Easy

This track is a long flat walk under trees and along stop banks. Starting this walk from the Kaiapoi Island park entrance, Parish Lane-Raven Quay corner in Kaiapoi we will walk until lunch then return. Coffee in Kaiapoi to finish.

Sat 7 to Mon 8 October

Carlyle Hut

Grade: Moderate

A relatively short 7km walk across farmland and through bush into Carlyle hut (basic 8 bunks) in Lewis Pass. This should allow us time to explore further up the valley either Sat afternoon or Sunday morning

Sunday 15 October

Mt Lyndon Circuit

Grade: Moderate

Mt Lyndon is adjacent to Lake Lyndon. It is easily accessible from the West Coast Rd with a good climb up it's North East slopes. Great views from the top. From the top we can return either the same way or down the east South ridge and low saddle behind the lodge and return along the lake to the cars.

Sat 21 to Mon 23 October

Labour Weekend Trip

Grade: ?

At time of publication there is no confirmed trip for Labour weekend .

Saturday 28 October

Panama Rock

Grade: Easy-Moderate

Starting in Le Bons Bay, up Panama Road to the entrance into Panama Rock Reserve. Up Grants track, then follow around to Otepatou Reserve and 755m Lavericks Peak. Back to the Panama Rock and down the dyke track to our cars.

Sat 4 to Sun 5 November

Mt Norma, Lewis Pass

Grade: Moderate Plus

Drive to Palmer Lodge and tramp up Easy Spur to tent by the tarn below
Mt Norma. Climb Mt Norma (1722m) on Sunday morning then back down the same way.

Sunday 12 November

Weka Pass Old Coach rd

Grade: Easy

A farm walk along the route of the original Weka Pass road. (Farmer's permission pending) Starting at Weka Pass, we walk across farmland through some interesting limestone formations to the back of Waikari. Return to cars the same way.

Wed 15 to Sat 18 November

Waiau Pass to Blue Lake

Grade: Moderate Plus

We will tramp over Maling Pass and up the Waiau River to tent below
Waiau Pass. Next day over Waiau Pass, passed Lake Constance to Blue Lake. Back the same way.

Fri 17 to Sun 19 November

Broderick Pass / Mt Mckenzie (Huxley Valley)

Grade: Moderate Plus

Drive down to Huxley Lodge near Aoraki/Mt Cook Friday morning and walk in to Fork huts for Friday night.Saturday walk up to Brodrick Pass and for some stop there and others may climb Mt McKenzie (2156m). Return to Brodrick hut (or Forks hut) for the night, then on Sunday walk out and drive home.

Sunday 26 November

Pigeon Bay Walkway -or alternative

Grade: Easy

As this walkway will not be open until December this year there will be an alternative tramp run. Contact Tere for details.

Also note change of leader.

Sunday 3 December

Sumner to New Brighton

Grade: Easy

Catching the bus from the city Exchange we will go to Sumner then we will walk around the estuary along the 360 Trail. Aim for coffee or possibly lunch at Breakpoint Backpackers cafe in Brighton before catching the bus back to the exchange.

Sat 9 to Thurs 14 December

Old Ghost rd

Grade: Moderate Plus

This is a two directional tramp. One party will leave Seddonville on Saturday 9th Dec and finish 12th Dec. The other party leaves from Lyell on Sunday 10th Dec and finish 14th Dec. Travel home will be in swapped cars from either end.

Sunday 14 January

Castle Hill and Cave Stream

Grade: Mixed

In the morning we will explore the rocks on Castle hill. After lunch we will traverse the Cave Stream cave (grade depending on water level). There will be alternative walking options if the water is too high or for those who prefer to stay above ground.

Sat 20 to Sun 21 January

Falling Mountain APNP

Grade: Moderate Plus

We are planning on leaving late Friday afternoon to camp at the Hawdon shelter for an early start on the Saturday morning. We are going to head up the Hawdon River to Walker Pass and then onto Falling Mountain.We will camp at the tarn and then head back to the cars on Sunday.

Sunday 28 January

Lake Hill - Harrison's Bight

Grade: Easy Moderate

We will drive to Lake Heron and follow the track to climb Lake Hill (762m) and down to Harrison Bight for lunch. Return the same way.

Fri 2 to Sun 4 February

Arthur's Pass Base Camp

Grade: Mixed

Main trip Saturday will be the climb into Temple Basin, but various trips are options too. Cost for the accommodation will be notified when finalised.Planning to drive to Arthur’s Pass on Friday evening but there is an option to drive up early Saturday.

Sunday 11 February

Crater Rim

Grade: Easy

Starting at the Sign of the Kiwi we will head towards Sugar Loaf and onwards for lunch then returning to the cars at the Kiwi.

Sunday 18 February

French Hill /Little River

Grade: Easy moderate

From Okuti Valley Reserve through Farm and climb to to French Peak, about 2.5hrs. Spectacular views from the peak. Possible return to Hilltop Tavern for drinks (the track can be walked in either direction) and then back to the cars.

Sat 24 to Sun 25 February

Basins Hut

Grade: Easy Moderate

An easy moderate tramp into Basins Hut up the Avoca river (near Lake Coleridge). There should be time to explore beyond the hut in the afternoon. On Sunday we will tramp out over Gargarus Saddle if we have two cars or via Lake Lillian if we don’t.