Tramping Programme

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

After starting on a farm track we traverse an 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.

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.

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.

Sunday 9 March

Stairway to Heaven

Grade: Easy - Moderate

An interesting route (with lots of stairs) through the back blocks of Cashmere to Latters Spur track and around Sugarloaf and return by a different route.

Sat 15 - Sun 16 March

Mid Taipo Hut

Grade: Moderate

We follow a 4-wheel drive track to the Dillon Huts and then proceed up the Taipo River. Mostly river terrace travel with some rainforest sections, a river crossing at Seven Mile Creek and a 3-wire bridge at Scotties.

Sunday 23 March

Mt Alford

Grade: Easy-Moderate

Mount Alford (1171 metres) near Methven offers views across the Plains and Inland Mountains including Mount Hutt. The route goes through native bush & sub alpine vegetation.

Sunday 30 March

Estuary walk

Grade: Easy

An easy flat walk following the Avon River and including sections of South Brighton beach and the estuary. The circuit will be completed via Bexley red zone land.

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.

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.

Sun 20 April-Easter

Flowers Track to Godley Head

Grade: Easy - Moderate

From the Sumner Clock Tower we will take Flowers Track to Scarborough then onto Taylors Mistake Walk and Godley Head. Return options decided on the day.

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.

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.

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

Sat 17 - Mon 19 May

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.