Tramping Programme 05 April – 28 June 2023

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.