Tramping Programme

Sat 5 - Sun 6 October

Crow Hut

Grade: Moderate

Crow hut is a lovely trip from Klondyke corner Arthur's Pass promising a chilly crossing of the Waimakariri River. Then up the Crow River flats to we get to the nice warm modern Crow Hut with a walk up to the Crow Glacier.

Saturday 12 October

Mt Guy

Grade: Moderate

NOTE: Change of date Climb from the shore of Lake Clearwater up Mt Guy (1319m). Some steep and rocky sections, but spectacular views from the broad summit.

Sunday 20 October

Hinewai (The Stones)

Grade: Moderate

Start at the carpark above the Lodge, to Jule Knob, Kereru Track to the valley floor, Stones Track to the ridge for the views, then around the valley starting on the Lisburn Track and onwards back to the carpark.

Fri 25 - Mon 28 October

1000 Acre Plateau

Grade: Moderate

Leaving Christchurch early, we will drive to Murchison. After a 1 hr 30m track to Lake Matiri Hut we will continue on to Poor Pete's hut a further 3hrs away. Sunday will take us to Larrikin creek hut.

Sunday 3 November

Linda Woods Reserve

Grade: Easy

This is a Port Hills round trip on a route the start of which is not well trodden. It will be a shorter than a usual day out but bring lunch. Grading is Easy - we will be taking our time on the climbing so a good trip if you’re not feeling fully fit.

Sunday 10 November

Methven Walkway

Grade: Easy

This is a really nice easy walk across paddocks, through the enchanted pine forest and along the canal. Approx 12km all flat.

Fri 15 - Sun 17 November

Mole Tops

Grade: Moderate

Camping at the old hut site at the bushline on Friday night. Saturday explore tops and choose the camping site around the Northen tarns below Mole Tops. Sunday out by either Mole track or Jameson ridge.

Sunday 24 November

Blowhard - Garry River

Grade: Moderate Hard

This trip starts with a climb up the Blowhard Track then down a track to the Garry River. We splash down the Garry River to the cars. Approx 8-9 hr trip. Map BV23

Sunday 1 December

Diamond Harbour to Charteris Bay

Grade: Easy

An easy and interesting coastal walk along this coast and return via road above Diamond Harbour. Maybe continue on to Purau Bay if time permits.

Sunday 8 December

Double Hut

Grade: Easy - Moderate

We will drive to Lake Heron and park the cars at the start of the Swinn River track. An easy walk up a flat open river. About 9km each way.

15 December to 12 January

No Planned Trips

Grade:

We don't currently have any leaders available to run a trip over the Christmas break. 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.

Sunday 19 January

Mt lyndon and Cloudy Hill

Grade: Moderate

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

Sunday 26 January

Knowles Tops

Grade: Easy- Moderate

If we have the landowners permission we will start on a farm track. After traversing an area of bush (off track) 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.

Sat 1 - Sun 2 February

Carroll Hut, Kelly Range

Grade: Easy - Moderate

A relatively short but steep climb from SH73 to the hut for the night. During the day we will explore the ridge above the hut. Return the same way.

Sunday 9 February

Okuti Valley - Hilltop

Grade: Easy - Moderate

A steady climb from the Okuti Valley through the saddle below French Hill and down to Hilltop. Return the same way.

Sat 15 - Sun 16 February

Crow Hut

Grade: Moderate

A lovely trip from Klondyke corner, Arthur's Pass. Crossing the Waimakariri River then up the Crow River flats to Crow Hut, nestled in behind Avalanche Peak. Can walk up to the Crow Glacier from the hut.

Sunday 23 February

Lyttelton Round Trip

Grade: Easy - Moderate

A round trip into Lyttelton via Bridle Path and return via Urumau Reserve and Crater Rim Tracks.

Sat 1 - Sun 2 March

Lake Stream

Grade: Moderate

Lake Stream is just over the Rahu Saddle. The track criss-crosses Lake Stream a number of times. There are excellent campsites by the lake.