Names and phone numbers of tramp leaders will no longer be displayed.
Non members must first contact the information officers.
This is to ensure, new trampers have been properly briefed on club requirements.
Info. officers: Judy Eden +64 (3) 384 4857 John Hinton +64 (3) 358 3192
TO GO TRAMPING you must ring the leader before
Trampers should bring lunch, enough food and drink to last all day, sun hat, sun block and clothing for all weather conditions.
A raincoat is essential. Have a change of clothing and footwear, and a plastic bag for wet boots, in the car.
Sunday 1st November 8am PIGEON BAY WALKWAY
A walk across farmland alongside the bay, to the spectacular Banks Peninsular coast.
Wednesday 4th November 7:30am MT ALEXANDER M33
Easy moderate walk over farmland. Gold coin donation. Leaving from Sturrocks Rd car park.
Thursday 5th November 7pm MOUNTAIN FILM FESTIVAL
The Alpine club presents a selection of films from the Wanaka film festival at Chch Girls High, Matai St, Riccarton. Tickets $20 from most outdoor shops including the Roxx, Bivouac, R & R Sport, Mountain Design.
Saturday - Sunday 7th-8th November 7:30pm EAST HAWDON BIVY K33
Overnight bivy tramp to the new biv. Explore general area, tents required. Could possibly meet up with Wendy’s group either on Woolshed Hill or at the carpark on the way out.
Sunday 8th November 8am WOOLSHED HILL K33
A medium tramp to the tops, with great views over the Hawdon River area. Cars 260km
Monday 9th November 7:30pm TRAMPING SUB COMMITTEE MEETING
Meeting to be held at Trevor’s place at 344 Worsleys Rd. All welcome. If unable to attend phone in tramp suggestions or even volunteer to lead one.
Wednesday 11th Nov 7:30am BEALEY SPUR K34
Moderate tramp up past the hut with great views. Leaving from Yaldhurst Hotel car park.
Show Weekend 13-15th November TARN COL K33
Option 1: A classic, medium tramp up the Edwards River, through prime native bush, over the rugged rocky landscape of Falling Mountain, crossing the main divide (twice), the exhilarating climb over Tarn Col, then relaxing with John’s group in the Hawdon Hut. Names by Tuesday evening. Cars 300km
Option 2: An easy, medium tramp to the Hawdon Hut for two nights with optional trip to Walker Pass and possibly further, meeting up with Edwards group. Cars 260km
Option 3: A day tramp up the Hawdon River, meeting up with the overnight groups. Phone before Friday. A leader is required for this trip.
Tuesday 17th November 7:30pm CLUB NIGHT General Meeting Hutcheson St Hall
The guest speaker is Madeleine Rayner from Map World. Committee members please meet at 7.00pm.
Wednesday 18th November 7:30am DOUBLE HUT K35
Easy tramp over an old river bed to the hut. Lovely view back to Lake Heron. This is an overnight tramp or day option. Leaving from Yaldhurst Hotel car park.
Friday 20th November 6:30pm POT LUCK DINNER
This is an annual highlight on our calendar. Bring a plate, a drink and yourself.
Saturday 21st November 9:00am BIKE TRIP
Meeting at Bruce’s place in Halswell and going to Little River on the bike trail.
Sunday 22nd November 8:00am CAMP SADDLE K34
A lovely medium trip in the Broken River area. Cars 200km
Wednesday 25th November 7:30am McLEOD’S STREAM K34
An easy walk up the Cass river and a small stream to the waterfall. Leaving from Yaldhurst Tavern.
Sunday 29th November 8:00am THREE DEANS M34
Moderate day on farmland near Amberley, with lots of ups and downs over 3 hills. Cars 130kmDecember
Wednesday 2nd December 7:30am KARETU DOWNS M34
Easy tramp on rolling farm country. Leaving from Sturrocks Road carpark.
Sat-Sun 5th -6th December 8:00am CASS LAGOON K34
please. Cars 250km
Sunday 6th December 8:00am LAGOON SADDLE K34
Easy, medium tramp to saddle to meet up with Tina’s overnight group. Cars 250km
Wednesday 9th December 7:30am BENMORE K35
Medium tramp, a bit steep to start, then a gentle stroll along ridge line to top. Leaving from Yaldhurst Tavern carpark.
Friday 11th December 6:30-9pm EVENING BIKE RIDE
Meeting at Princess Margaret car park. This is a social ride to Tai Tapu via the Old Tai Tapu Rd and returning the same way. There’s a good fish and chip shop at Cracroft. Maybe a hot drink at Zero’s after. Contact by Thursday 10th .
Sunday 13th December 9:00am TEA AND SCONES
An updated version of the old December pancake tramp. Meet at 344 Worsleys Rd, then follow track and forest to Summit Rd area, finish up back at Trevor’s place for tea and scones.
Tuesday 15th December 7:30pm CLUB NIGHT-CHRISTMAS BBQ Hutcheson St Hall
The annual Christmas BBQ. The committee will provide meat, plates, knives and forks. Members to bring either a salad or a desert to share. Members are also encouraged to bring along a $5 gift for Santa.
Wednesday 16th December 7:30am THREE CREEKS HUT K36
An easy, medium tramp. Overnight or day trip. Details to be arranged.
Sunday 20th December 9:30am RAPAKI TRACK
Meeting at top of Rapaki Rd, then up the track to the Crater Rim walkway to Mt Vernon.
Wednesday 23rd December 8:00am RYDES FALLS L34
From Coopers Creek up the river. Leaving from Sturrocks Rd carpark.
26th December to 2nd January COBB RESERVOIR M26&27
Kahurangi National Park. Firstly we will be doing a four day trip in the Fenella area, going to Lonely Lake optional. Tents required. Afterwards we will be based at the Trilobite Hut, doing day walks including Lake Peel, Bushline Hut and Sylester Lake. Hut passes needed. Easy-medium.
Contact by 18th December. Cars 1,000km
Medium day tramp starting from picnic area. Leaving from Sturrocks Rd car park.
Thursday 31st December 6:30pm NEW YEARS EVE
Meet for a pot luck supper. All welcome.
Sunday tramps will commence on the 10th of January.
Wednesday 6th January 7:30am WHITES GORGE M34
An easy day tramp in the Amberley area. You will get wet (probably up to your armpits!). Leaving from Sturrocks Rd car park.
Wednesday 13th January 7:30am HAWDON HUT K33
Easy walk up the Hawdon River to the hut. Leaving from Yaldhurst Tavern car park.
Wednesday 20th January 7:00am MALING PASS
Lake Tennyson area. This tramp is in the Hanmer area, so with an early start there will be time for a dip in the pools after.
Wednesday 27th January 7:30am HAMILTON PEAK K34
A medium, hard tramp via Camp Saddle. Fantastic views from the top.