TEN TRAMP MEMBERSHIP QUALIFICATION YEAR: 1 April 2024 – 31 March 2025
The cost of all tramps is $25.
02 October 8.30am Halswell Quarry – Kennedys Bush – Signs of the Bellbird and Takahe
P/U: PM Hospital
A long steady climb via the quarry and Kennedy’s Bush Track to the Summit Road. Follow the track through Kennedys Bush to the Sign of the Bellbird. Cross the Summit Road and take Ellas track to the Sign of the Kiwi.
Standard route: As above but from the Kiwi descend to The Sign of the Takahe via the Harry Ell Track.
Stats: distance 14.5km, ascent 462m, time 4hrs 30mins
09 October 8.30am Mt Grey – Ashley Forest
P/U: Woodend
Standard route: Walk down the road to the river before a steady climb to the Mt Grey trig walk up the Mt Grey track but descend/ return by the Lake Janet track/aka Old Fire Lookout Track.
Alternative route: Steady climb from Lake Janet, returning via the same track.
Stats: distance 16.2/9km, ascent 776/507m, time 4hrs
16 October 8:30am Morgans Valley to Sumner/Lyttelton
P/U: None tho can leave cars at D/O where bus will return
Standard route: A Port Hills walk with steady climbs and descents from Morgans Valley to Evans Pass and Sumner via Urumau Reserve.
Alternative route: A shorter route also starting from Morgans Valley, looping around Urumau Reserve and finishing at Lyttelton.
Stats: not recorded.
23 October 8.30am Dracophyllum Flat NB Late return – 5.00pm
P/U: Yaldhurst
Standard route: Tramp through beech forest and alpine pasture following the cycle trail almost to Texas flat, then across country via a crossing of Broken River to Hwy 73.
Alternative route: Follow cycle trail to Texas Flat, then via the Cheeseman Ski Club access road to the Broken River Bridge on Hwy 73.
Stats: distance 13.6/12km, ascent 510m, time 4hrs 30mins
30 October **8.00am** Mt Oxford – Ryde Falls NB Late return – 5.30pm
P/U: Manderville, on Tram Rd just past shopping centre and intersection
Standard route: Mt Oxford: A challenging climb of Mt Oxford with magnificent 360-degree views to enjoy at lunch time.
Alternative route: Ryde Falls. Beautiful steady, mostly bush walk to the falls. Some stiff climbs and descents.
Stats: distance 15km, ascent 960/218m, time 5hrs
06 November 8.30am Awa Awa / McLennans Bush NB Late return – 5.30pm
P/U: Yaldhurst
Rhododendron plantings and Rata reserve.
Standard Route: Steady climb through bush up Scott’s Saddle Track to the ridgeline and lunch overlooking the Mt Hutt access road. Return via Scott’s Saddle, Ridge and Alder Tracks.
Alternative Route: Steady climb through bush up Scott’s Saddle Track to the first sub-alpine clearing for lunch overlooking the Canterbury Plains. Return via Scott’s Saddle, Ridge and Alder tracks.
Stats: distance 11km, ascent 740m, time 4hrs 45mins
13 November 8.30am Peak Hill Lake Lake Coleridge NB Late return – 5.00pm
P/U Yaldhurst
Standard Route: Follow track from the bottom of Peak Hill to the summit, a climb of 700 metres. The leader may choose to return by the same or the alternative route.
Alternative Route: A shorter climb from the bottom to the first knob for lunch and return.
Stats: distance 9.5km, ascent 650m, time 4hrs 20mins
20 November 8.30am McCormacks Bay – Evans Pass – Moncks Bay
P/U: McCormacks Reserve, McCormacks Bay Rd
Standard Route: Port Hills walk from McCormacks Bay to John Britten Reserve, and Eastenders Track to Evans Pass. Then various tracks and roads to Clifton Hill to Moncks Bay. Alternative Route: As above but starting at John Britten Reserve.
Stats: distance 14.3km, vertical ascent 630m, time 5hrs 20mins
27 November 8.30am Mt Vulcan
P/U: Woodend
Standard route: Undulating tramp over farm land and on farm tracks; steady climb to lunch stop and later on to top of Mt Vulcan. Great coastal and inland views.
Alternative route: As above, but sidling around Mt Vulcan with no major climbs.
Stats: distance 14km, ascent 609m, time 5hrs
04 December 8.30am Mt Thomas NB Late return – 5.30pm
P/U: Ohoka Rd Silverstream between Island Rd & Silverstream Blvd
A steepish steady climb all the way to lunch, then downhill to the bus.
Standard route: Up Ridge Track to Hunter Hill then along the ridge to the summit of Mt Thomas, returning via the Wooded Gully Track
Alternative route: As above with the option to go down the Wooded Gully Track or continue to Mt Thomas and return down the Summit Track (very steep).
Stats: distance 15km, vertical ascent 790m, time 5hrs 45mins
11 December Christmas Walk and Lunch
Chch Adventure Park rest still to be confirmed