TEN TRAMP MEMBERSHIP QUALIFICATION YEAR: 1 April 2023 – 31 March 2024
The cost of tramps is $20 apart from Lake Rubicon at $30 to cover the $10 entrance fee
05 April **8.00am** Bealey Spur NB Late return – 5.30pm
P/U: Yaldhurst
Standard Route: Steady climb up the Spur passing Bealey Spur Hut, where higher up the track passes through tussock grasslands and subalpine scrub and passes near several tarns. Climb to the top of the Spur for more extensive views before descending.
Alternative Route: Steady climb up the Spur with superb views. Lunch at Bealey Spur Hut and then descend to the pick-up.
Stats: distance 12.5km (to hut), ascent 625m, time 5hrs
12 April 8.30am Gebbies Pass – Kaituna Valley
P/U: Halswell
Alternative Route: A gentle climb through pine forest and farmland to the Packhorse Hut, descending to Kaituna Valley after lunch.
Standard Route: As above, but continue along Mt Bradley Track for lunch before descending to Kaituna Valley.
Stats: distance 13km, ascent 560m, time 4hrs 40mins
19 April 8.30am Greta Valley
P/U: Woodend
Standard and Alternative Routes: Tramp over undulating North Canterbury farmland with moderate ascents and descents.
Stats: distance 15km, vertical ascent 528m, time 4hrs 30mins.
26 April 8.30am Camp Saddle NB Late return – 5.00pm
P/U: Yaldhurst
Standard Route: Approach via the Broken River Ski Field Road, then climb to Camp Saddle. Walk along ridge then down the scree slope and return to the bus.
Alternative Route: Walk along the track to Lyndon Saddle and up Helicopter Hill. Return to the saddle then back to Broken River via the Craigieburn Track.
Stats: distance 13.4km, ascent 853m, time 4hrs 50mins
03 May **8:00** Mt Barrosa, Stour River, Lake Clearwater NB Late return – 5.30pm
P/U: Yaldhurst
Standard route: Steady climb to the top of the mountain, then return via same route.
Alternative route: 10km loop track around Lake Clearwater.
Stats: distance 7.8km, ascent 824m, time 4hrs 30mins
10 May 8.30am Lake Rubicon Note: additional $10 entrance fee
P/U Yaldhurst
Standard route: Farm walk with an initial climb, then undulating before a short steep climb
to lunch overlooking the lake. Descend, then return via the Rubicon River flats.
Alternative route: As above but shorter route to the lake.
Stats: 400m, distance 13.7km (Alternates 11.8km), ascent 400m, time 4hrs 50mins
17 May 8.30am Omahu Bush to Hoon Hay Reserve
P/U: N/A
An easy to moderate ridge walk with some climbs and descents. Starting with Omahu Bush tracks before walking along the Crater Rim Walkway. Alternates doing a shorter loop in Omahu Bush. Lunch at Coopers Knob.
Stats: distance 13km, ascent 260m, time 3hrs 50mins
24 May 8.30am Mt Alexander NB Late return – 5:00pm
P/U: Woodend
Standard Route: A steady climb on farm tracks to the summit and loop track back to the bus. Wonderful views.
Alternative Route: As above to the summit but returning via the farm tracks.
Stats: distance 15km, ascent 672m, time 4hrs 45mins
31 May 8.30am Prebble Hill
P/U: Yaldhurst
Standard route: Follow farm tracks across the river and to the ridge for lunch with spectacular views of Broken River Valley. After lunch take the track down and follow the route to the bus.
Alternative Route: An easy walk over farmland and stock bridge, followed by a steady climb through tussock to limestone tors. Return the same way.
Stats: distance 10.1km, ascent 298m, time 4hrs
07 June 8.30am Tree Planting followed by a walk.
This will be around the Summit Road area with details to be advised later.
14 June 8.30am Mt Richardson NB Late return – 5.30pm
P/U: Ohoka Road Silverstream between Island Rd and Silverstream Blvd
Standard Route: Climb Mt Richardson track to the trig station at the summit, then continue east along Blowhard Track and down the Bypass track.
Alternative Route: Ascend Mt Richardson track as far as is comfortable and return via the same route.
Stats: distance 12.4km, 660m, time 5hrs
21 June 8.30am Little River to Birdlings Flat
P/U: Halswell
Standard Route: A road walk with steady climb to the ridge, along Bossu Rd and down to Birdlings Flat.
Alternative option: As above but starting at the top of Kinloch Road.
Stats: distance 17.7km, ascent 600m, time 4hrs 20mins
28 June 8.30am Princess Margaret Hospital to Huntsbury
P/U: PMH
Moderate climbs and descents on streets and tracks through Victoria Park to Sugar Loaf and Huntsbury.
Stats: distance 14km, ascent 440m, me 4hrs 50mins
The annual birthday lunch will be held on 5 July. Details will be provided nearer the time.