TEN TRAMP MEMBERSHIP QUALIFICATION YEAR: 1 April 2025 – 31 March 2026

The cost of all tramps is $25 unless otherwise noted.

1 October            8.30am                 Halswell Quarry – Kennedys Bush – Sign of the Bellbird – Sign of the Takahe
2^nd P/U: Princess Margaret Hospital Bus(bush) stop.
Moderate walk on the Port Hills up to the Crater Rim and around.
Standard Route:  As per Alternates but continue to the Sign of the Takahe via the Harry Ell Track.
Alternate Route:  Distance 16km.  Steep track up the side of the quarry, then a long steady climb up (380m vertical) Kennedys Bush Track to the Summit Road.  Turn right and follow track through Kennedys Bush to the Sign of the Bellbird.  Cross the Summit Road, Take Ellas Track (Crater Rim Walkway) to the Sign of the Kiwi.
Statistics:  distance 16km/14km, elevation 462m, Time 4hr 30mins

8 October            8.30am                 Mt Grey – Ashley Forest
2^nd P/U Woodend
Moderate, steady climb to the top of the mountain, return to Lake Janet Picnic Area. Standard Route:  From junction/corner of Mt Grey and Okuku roads 1km downhill to Grey Track start, up this to the Mt Grey trig and then return via Lake Janet Track to the picnic area.  690m climb.
Alternate Route:  From Lake Janet to Mt Grey returning of the same track.  480m climb.
Statistics: 16.2km/14km, elevation gain 816m/417m, Time 4hr

15 October         8.30am                 Morgans Valley to Summer/Lyttelton
2^nd P/U  Trampers who wish to can leave their cars at the start of the tramp, the small
Reserve opposite No 12 Morgans Valley.  All trampers will be returned by coach to this point.
Standard Route:  Starting from the small reserve, take the track up from Morgans Valley until the T junction below houses. Turn right and continue following track past transmitters and arrive in John Britten reserve. Follow track keeping uphill right. Then before meeting the Summit Rd, turn right at the “rock” crossing track intersection. Now head towards the saddle before the gondola. A short distance on Summit Road, then at saddle follow Major Hornbrook track down to Lyttelton. At the bottom of Major Hornbrook track turn left into Somes St. Continue into Days Rd, right into Brenchley Rd, left into College Rd, right into Reserve Tce. Go through small cyclone gate opposite No 91B Reserve Tce. Alternates divert from here as below. Up the Urumau reserve ridge track. Continue towards the gun emplacements until crossing a stile to your right, and track to Evans Pass which is clearly marked. From Evans Pass take Captain Thomas Track, from near the Summit Road / Evans Pass intersection. Follow it to Sumnervale Reserve and Pick Up.
Alternate Route:  As for the Standard route until the cyclone gate. From the cyclone gate, up the track turning left where it meets the wider track and at the turn off turn right into Looper track. When it starts to go down, follow the banked bike track back down to Reserve Tce. From Reserve Tce, turn right into Stevensons Steep, right into St Davids St, left into Exeter St, then left into Oxford St. Coach pickup is Te Ana Marina.
Statistics:  Distance 13km

22 October         8.00am                 Mt Oxford – Ryde Falls
2^nd P/U Manderville, on Tram Road just past the shopping centre and intersection.
Standard Route:  Mt Oxford is a relentless, steep 1000m climb.
Alternate Route:  Ryde Falls is an undulating walk through Beech Forest to the bottom of a tiered waterfall tumbling off Mt Oxford.
Statistics:  15km/13km, elevation gain 960m/218m, 6hr 25min/5hr

29 October         8.30am                 Dracophyllum Flat
2^nd P/U Yaldhurst Hotel (Note: Park in School Rd behind Oderings cross Yaldhurst Rd for pickup at the pub.)
Through bush and alpine pasture to Texas Flat for lunch. Mostly easy gradients for the alternates. Standards undulating alpine pastures and river crossing to Highway 73.
Standard Route:  Follow cycle trail almost to Texas Flat then across country via a crossing of Broken River to Hwy 73.
Alternate Route:  Follow cycle trail to Texas Flat then access road to the Broken River
Bridge on Highway 73.
Statistics:  13.6km/12km, elevation 780m/550m, time 4hr 30min

5 November      8.30am                 Peak Hill Lake Coleridge
2^nd P/U  Yaldhurst Hotel (Note: Park in School Rd behind Oderings cross Yaldhurst Rd for pickup at the pub.)
Moderate to difficult open hill walk on Doc land beside Lake Coleridge. Magnificent views.
Standard Route:  Follow track from bottom Peak Hill to the top 700m climb. Continue along and down ridge to DOC sign corner. Don’t go through newish gate. Keep on uphill side of fence, sharp left turn to follow fence line ALL the way back to the stile and back out to farm and start. Standard Old route – Follow track from bottom Peak Hill to the top 700m climb. Return via same way.
Alternate Route:  Follow track from bottom Peak Hill to first knob for lunch and return. Option 2 – Cross the stile and turn left. Follow the fence line round to the saddle for lunch and return the same way.
Statistics:  9.5km/7-10km, elevation 715m/300m, Time 5hr/4hr

12 November    8.30am                 Awa Awa / McLennans Bush
2^nd P/U  Yaldhurst Hotel (Note: Park in School Rd behind Oderings cross Yaldhurst Rd for pickup at the pub.)
Rhododendron reserve.  Steady climb through bush.
Standard Route:  Scott’s Saddle Track to ridge overlooking Hood Highway – Mt Hutt ski field access road. Return via Scott’s Saddle Track, the Ridge and Alder Tracks.
Alternate Route:  Scott’s Saddle Track to the first sub alpine clearing for lunch. Return down Scott’s Saddle Track and follow the Ridge Track left into Alder Track to the bus.
Statistics:  Distance 11km,  elevation 760m/640m, Time 4hr 45min

19 November    8.00am                 Purple Peak Akaroa
2^nd P/U  Halswell Library    
Moderate climbs and descents on the hills behind Akaroa.
Standard Route:   Cross the Rec Ground and follow Woodhills Rd/track to the Heritage Park. From here continue up to Purple Peak. Return down the Purple Peak track. Approx 2/3 of the way down cross the fence on the right(stile) onto the Woodhills South track which traverses across to Rue Grehan. Turn left here to return to the Rec Ground.
Alternate Route:  As above but starting at the Heritage Park halfway up the hill.
Statistics:  Distance 12km/10.1km, elevation 975m, Time 4hr 30min

26 November    8.30am                 Kowai River
2^nd P/U  Yaldhurst Hotel (Note: Park in School Rd behind Oderings cross Yaldhurst Rd for pickup at the pub.)
Standard Route:  Follow the old 4WD track, river and river flats to hut and return.
Alternate Route:  Old 4WD track along the true right of the Kowai River as far as practicable and return.
Statistics:  Distance 10km approx.

3 December       8.30am                 Hill Top to Cooptown (Montgomery Park and Whatarangi Reserve)
2^nd P/U  Halswell Library
Moderate walk climbing through native forest undulating along the ridge and then down to Cooptown.
Standard Route:  From the Hilltop Hotel walk to the entrance of Montgomery Reserve on Pigeon Bay Road. Climb through the reserve and join Pettigrews Road Track. Go through the Whatarangi Reserve to the vicinity of Mt Sinclair. Join up with the Alternative Group and continue on P’s Road Track. Turn left through a gate and a fence line to Rocky Peak Farm and continue down to the farm access road to Harmans Track and the Pick Up.
Alternate Route:  Start at the DOC “Pettigrews Road” stile downhill from the intersection of Pigeon Bay Road and Pettigrews Road. Follow Pettigrews Road Track in the direction of the Port Levy Saddle, continue through the Whatarangi Reserve and on to the ridge lunch spot after joining up with the Standard Group. Continue on P’s Road Track. Turn left through a gate and a fence line to Rocky Peak Farm and continue down to the farm access road to Harmans Track and the Pick Up.
Statistics:  15.8km, elevation 504m, Time 4hr 30min

10 December     8.30am                 Christmas Lunch / Mt Cass to Amberley Hotel
2^nd P/U:  Woodend
Standard / Alternate Route:  Follow the track to Mt Cass and return via the loop track to the Carpark.
Lunch at the Amberley Hotel.
Statistics:  Elevation 385m, Time 3hr approx.

17 December     9.30am                 Optional Self-Drive Walk.
Old Lebons Bay Rd. Meeting at the Akaroa Recreation Ground carpark at 9.30am. We intend to then drive a few carloads of people up to the top of the Old Lebons Bay Track, walk down this through Takamatua, the Sculpture Park, Childrens Bay back to the Recreation ground. Then pick up the cars from the Summit Rd.

TEN TRAMP MEMBERSHIP QUALIFICATION YEAR: 1 April 2025 – 31 March 2026
The cost of all tramps is $25 unless otherwise noted.

 
02 July                  Mid-Winter Lunch – The Elms Hotel – book through Hello Club

09 July                  8.30am                 Charteris Bay – Purau – Diamond Harbour          
2^nd P/U: Halswell Library
Inland rural and urban roads out bound to Purau.  Some short, steepish climbing and descending grades on the roads.  Return to diamond Harbour Domain along undulating coastal margin walking track.
Standard Route: Walk around road and track to Purau for lunch, follow the coast track to Diamond Harbour and follow track to Charteris Bay.
Alternative Route: Walk around road and track to Purau for lunch, follow the coast track to Diamond Harbour.
Statistics: distance 14/9km, elevation gain 153m, time 4hr 30mins

16 July                 8.30am                 Bowenvale – Victoria Park – Bowenvale
2^nd P/U: End of Bowenvale Ave.
A steady climb to the Summit Road, then siding tracks to Victoria Park and to descent to Bowenvale.
Standard Route: A steady climb to the Summit Road, then siding tracks to Victoria Park and descent to Bowenvale.
Alternative Route: As above
Statistics: distance 9.5km, elevation gain 625m, 3hr 40mins

23 July                  8:00am                 Bealey Spur NOTE EARLY START.
2^nd P/U Yaldhurst Hotel
This track climbs gently up to the Spur, through mountain-beech forest.  In Summer look -out for red-flowering mistletoe / pirirangi near the start of the track.  At one point the track comes close to a cliff with a dramatic view down to Bruce Stream.  Higher up, the track passes through tussock grasslands and subalpine scrub and passes near several tarns.  There are expansive views of the Waimakariri River Valley and surrounding mountains.
Standard Route: The track starts from the car park off SH73, walk up Cloudesley Road to the track start at the top. Continue from the Bealey Spur Hut to the top of the Spur and return.
Alternative Route:  The track starts from the car park off SH73, walk up Cloudesley Road to the track start at the top. Continue from the Bealey Spur Hut to the top of the Spur and return.
Statistics: distance 12.5 km (to hut), elevation gain 625m, time 5hrs

30 July                  8.30 am                Bridle Path – Lyttelton – Pony Point
2^nd P/U: Bridle Path track, Heathcote
Steady climb over Bridle Path then undulating to Pony Point and return via Stan Helms Track.
Standard Route: Bridle Path turn right onto Harmans Rd to Voelas Rd to Brittan Tce then follow tracks to Cass Bay and on to Pony Point.  Walk through park then follow track to Cass Bay and back to Brittan Tce, Voelas Rd, Harmons Rd and left onto Stan Helms Track to Summit Rd and down Bridle Path to Heathcote.
Alternative Route: As above but on return take low track at Corsair Bay and bus pickup at Lyttelton.
Statistics: distance 14km, elevation gain 705 m, time 5hrs

6 August              8.30am                 McLeans Island – Waimakariri River Regional Park
2^nd P/U: N/A
An easy walk for any Associate members who may wish to join us for a catch up.
Easy mostly flat walking on the top of stop banks, gravel forestry roads and on a formed walking track through scrappy radiata pine forest.
Standard Route: Start at the locked stop bank gate on the north side of Weedons Ross Road near the Canterbury Offroad Club grounds.  Continue east along the major stop bank until a morning tea stop – opposite a “works yard” in the forest.  After M.T. go left off the stop bank on to a forestry road going back hard NW towards the Waimak River. At the road/stop bank intersection continue NE on a minor stop bank and then the road left 150 m to the riverbank. Turn right on to a river road to a locked gate which is at the NW corner of the Waimakariri River Regional Park: climb over the gate, turn right on to Miners Road. Turn left on to Norton Avenue (locked gate), turn right for 50 m, over a fence and join the walking track which parallels Farm Road.  Turn right on to Ashfield Road, right again on to the top bank past the back boundary of the McLeans Is-land Golf Club and return via the walking track to the Regional Park car park
Alternative Route: as above
Statistics: distance 14km/10.7km, elevation gain n/a, time 3hrs 30mins

13 August            8.30am                 Sumner – Godley Head – Evans Pass
2^nd P/U: Meet at Clocktower south end of Sumner Esplanade
Easy to moderate walk from Sumner around the north side of the harbour.
Standard Route: From Scarborough clock tower follow the road to Flowers Track.  Up Flowers Track to Nicholson Park.  Continue on the road to the coastal track access way, next to 127 Taylors Mistake Road, and onto Taylors Mistake and Godley Head car park for lunch. After lunch, over stile, onto Breeze Bay walking track, past World War 11 buildings, to bus pickup at Evans Pass.
Alternative Route: Start second at Evans Pass and do in reverse to the Standards. Can take a shortcut down the Anaconda Track from Breeze Col or go the whole way to Godly Head and around.
Statistics: distance 14km, elevation gain 700m, time 5hrs

20 August            8.30am                 Little River – Birdlings Flat
2^nd P/U: Halswell Library
The Alternates route is mostly downhill and would be suitable for Associate members who wish to join us.
Road walk. Steady climb to the intersection of Kinloch Road and Bossu Road, turn right on to Bossu Road and follow to Birdlings Flat.
Statistics: distance 17.7km, elevation gain 600m, time 4hrs 20mins

27 August            8.30am                 Kate Valley – Tiromoana Bush Walkway
2^nd P/U: Woodend
Rolling open reverted farming country, some steep climbs, some gravel road walking.
Standard Route: Car park to Ella Ponds (am tea), Coastal Viewpoint, Ella Bush, a ridge climb to Ella’sPeak, a grass track descent to a stream gully and lunch on the Pegasus Bay beach. Returning to the carpark via the western Wetlands track. A short steep road climb(toilet) to grass track through a pine plantation; an undulating road walk to the D/O.
Alternative Route: Car park to Ella Ponds (am tea), Coastal Viewpoint, Ella Bush, a grass track descent to a stream gully and lunch on the Pegasus Bay beach. Returning to the carpark via the western Wetlands track. A short steep road climb(toilet) to grass track through a pine plantation; an undulating road walk to the D/O.
Statistics: distance 12.8km/11km, elevation gain 424m VA, time 4hrs 25mins.

3 September     8.30am                 Princess Margaret Hospital to Governors Bay
2^nd P/U: Princess Margaret Hospital
Moderate climb up the Christchurch Adventure Park (CAP) hiking trail to the Summit Rd. Then down to the Otoromiro Hotel via Governors Bay Downhill and lower Faulkners tracks.
Standard Route: Start PMH make your way past the Old Stone House and on to the CAP Hiking Trail. Up to the Summit Rd. Follow the Crater Rim Walkway down to the Sign of the Kiwi, around Coronation Hill to the Layby on the Summit Rd approx 300m above the Kiwi where the Governors Bay Downhill track drops down towards Governors Bay. Follow this down and around to Faulkners Track. Walk down this to the Otoromiro Hotel.
Alternative Route:  As above but starting at the Old Stone House or CAP entrance. No Need to walk down to Kiwi or around Coronation Hill. Drop down Governors Bay Downhill track from the Layby.
Statistics: distance 14km, elevation gain 594m, 5 time 5 hrs mins

10 September   8.30am                 McCormacks Bay – Evans Pass – Mulgans Track – Moncks Bay
2^nd P/U McCormacks Bay Reserve, McCormacks Bay Road
Steady climb to top and gentle descent
Standard Route: Start at McCormacks Bay   Reserve (Glenstrae Rd right at first hairpin or round to Basil Plc and straight off the end up through Drayton Reserve), steady climb to top through John Brittan Reserve. Continue up reserve, follow cycle trail to right to the saddle below the Gondola.  Turn left and follow Crater rim walk to top of Mt Pleasant aerials.  Track down to gun emplacement, then follow track to Evans Pass.  At Evans Pass follow cycle trail to four-wheel drive track. At Summit Road turn right to lead onto top of Eastenders Track turn immediately right and follow the grassy track down to Clifton Tce. Down Clifton Terrace and go through Brownlee Reserve, cross Panorama Rd and down No 32 drive, continue down to next road, turn right then left at No34 and follow track to Kinsey Tce.  At Kinsey Tce turn left and walk to Mulgans Track at the end of the road. Down Mulgans Track to bus pickup at Moncks Bay
Alternative Route: Start at John Brittan Reserve, climb to gun emplacement through Greenwood Reserve, descend to Evans Pass, walk up road to top Eastenders track for lunch. Turn immediately right and follow the grassy track down to Clifton Terrace, climb stile into Panorama Road, turn left at 32 Panorama Road and follow steps down to road, turn right then left at no 34 Tuawera St and follow track to Kinseys Tce, turn left at end of Kinsey Tce to Mulgans track down to bus pickup at Moncks Bay.
Statistics: distance 15.4km/13km, elevation gain 818m/450m, time   5hrs/4hrs 30mins

17 September   8.30am                 Craigieburn Forest Park Ski Lodge
2^nd P/U: Yaldhurst Hotel
A short section of gravel road followed by a climb through beech forest to the ski field base, and a return down the access road to SH 73.
Standard Route: A short section of gravel road to the Luge Track then up to Lyndon Saddle to join the gently climbing Craigieburn Valley Track to the skifield base and back down the access road to the junction with Hwy 73.
Alternative Route: Lead off on the Craigieburn Skifield Road, go right on to the Craigieburn Valley Track, round the head of the valley, through the ski field Base HQ area and back down the Craigieburn Ski field Road to the Hwy 73 junction
Statistics: distance 15.6/14km, elevation gain 755/612m VA, time 4.15/4hrs.

24 September   8.00am                 Mt Barrosa, Lake Clearwater
2^nd P/U: Yaldhurst Hotel
The Alternates route is flat and suitable for Associate members who wish to join us.
Standards: Difficult, steady climb to the top of the mountain, then return via same route.
Alternates .Easy, flat 10km loop track around Lake Clearwater.
Option: Alts, Stour river walk.
Standard Route: Mt Barossa track from DOC carpark. Progressively steeper walk until ¾ mark where the going gets marginally easier. Great views from rocky top. Marked track.
Alternative Route:  Lake Clearwater Loop Track starts at the DOC carpark down by the lake, to the right, at the lower end of Mt Possession St. Anticlockwise around lake returning to carpark. Approx 10km, flat walking.
Option: Stour River track from DOC carpark where there is a toilet. 6.7km to Stour river crossing turnaround point. Return via same track. 13.4km total distance. Relatively flat, some stream crossings, marked track.
Statistics: distance 7.8km, elevation gain 824m, time 4hrs 30mins

TEN TRAMP MEMBERSHIP QUALIFICATION YEAR: 1 April 2025 – 31 March 2026

The cost of all tramps is $25 unless otherwise noted.

02 April                8.00am                 Hinewai Reserve              NB: EARLY START
P/U: Halswell Library
Walking through a bush clad valley with a steady downhill before lunch, then uphill back to the bus.
Standard route: A walk from the main entrance downhill through bush to the bay for lunch (providing approval has been granted). Return uphill on a different track to the start point. Steady climbs and descents in an environment that demonstrates management of gorse with native bush regeneration.
Alternative route: As above
Statistics: distance 12.8km, elevation gain 540m, time 4 -5hrs

09 April                8.30am                 Weka Pass Farm
P/U: Woodend
Easy undulating walk on farm tracks, with great views
Standard Route: An initial short climb followed by undulating farm tracks through limestone country and walking on the old Weka Pass Road.
Alternative Route: As above
Statistics: distance 14km, elevation gain 513m, time 4hrs 30mins

16 April                8:30am                 Flock Hill
P/U Yaldhurst Hotel
A new tramp
Standard Route: Easy to moderate farm track to limestone outcrop area. Make our way through this over Flock Hill and return via a second farm track.
Statistics: distance km, elevation gain m, time hrs (detail to be recorded on first tramp)

23 April                8.30 am                Bellbird Loop
P/U: Princess Margaret Hospital
A walk with great views of Lyttelton Harbour on the Port Hill tracks
Standards: A walk-through Kennedys Reserve and then tracks above Governors Bay.
Alternates: Similar but shortened version of the Standards Walk.
Statistics: distance 9km, elevation gain 480m, time 4hrs

30 April                8.30am                 Camp Saddle
P/U: Yaldhurst Hotel
Craigieburn Forest Park Walk with a 300m scree run near the end for the Standards
Standard Route: Proceeds up the access road from the drop off to the Saddle, goes along the ridge to the scree slope, down the scree slope and return to the bus.
Alternative Route: Proceed up access road to turnoff to Lyndon Saddle (Luge Track), at the saddle climb Helicopter Hill for lunch.  Return to saddle turn right and continue down to Craigieburn Forest track.  Follow road for a few hundred metres then turn right into Siddle 73 track back to the bus
Statistics: distance 13.4km/10.3km, elevation gain 853m/402m, time 5hrs/4hrs 15m

07 May                 8.30am                 Mt Alexander
P/U: Woodend
Easy to moderate North Canterbury arm walk with great views
Standard route: Steady climb to the summit, then following the loop track back to the bus
Alternative route: Steady climb to the summit, then returning the same way.
Statistics: distance 15km/10.7km, elevation gain 672m/390m, time 4hrs 30mins/4hrs

14 May                 8.30am                 Greta Valley
P/U: Woodend
Both groups walk an easy to moderate farm walk over undulating country.
Standard & Alternates Route: An undulating farm walk with significant notice to be taken by the Leaders to pick-up the markers noted on the Guides along the way.
Statistics: distance 14km, elevation gain 530m, time 4hrs/4hrs 20mins

21 May                 8.30am                 The Doctors – Pyramid Valley
P/U: Woodend
An undulating North Canterbury Farm Walk
Standard route: Initial long climb on farm road, then descent, a long climb up to ridge. Lunch, followed by undulating terrain then descent to airstrip and back to bus
Undulating farm walk
Alternative route: The route forged follows a four-wheel drive track up the valley before the fault line, to Boundary Hill. Those who wish to, can climb to the summit for lunch. All return via the fault line.
Statistics: distance 12.2/12km, elevation gain 750m/500mm, time 4hrs 30mins.

28 May                 8.30am                 Craigieburn Forest Park – Ski Lodge – SH73
P/U: Yaldhurst Hotel
A short section of gravel road followed by a climb through beech forest to the ski field base, and a return down the access road to Hwy 73
Standard route: A short section of gravel road to the Luge Track then up to Lyndon Saddle to join the gently climbing Craigieburn Valley Track to the skifield base and back down the access road to the junction with Hwy 73.
Alternative route: From the Craigieburn Skifield Road, on to the Craigieburn Valley Track, round the head of the valley, through the ski field Base HQ area and back down the Craigieburn Ski field Road to the Hwy 73 junction.
Statistics: distance 14.4km/14km, elevation gain 755m/612m, time 4hrs 15mins

04 Jun                   8.30am                 Trig M – Rabbit Hill
P/U Yaldhurst Hotel
Moderate high-country tussock walk above Porters/Lake Lyndon
Standard route: Steady uphill grades through tussock, steady downhill descent to the saddle to join the Transmitter Hill track back to bus
Alternative route: As above OR at the top of Trig Hill take the gentle descent to hairpin bend at bottom of Porters Pass. Advise driver for this option as different P/U
Statistics: distance 9.2km (Alt option 2- 11.8km), elevation gain 1105m/600m, time 3hrs 30mins/4hrs 30mins

11 June                8.30am                 Tree Planting – Port Hills
P/U: Princess Margaret Hospital

18 June                8.30am                 Gebbies Pass – Kaituna Valley
P/U: Halswell Library
Gentle climb to Packhorse Hut, followed a by descent to Kaituna Valley
Standard Route: Climb to Packhouse Hut and onwards towards Mt Bradley and agreed place for lunch. Descend to Kaituna Valley
Alternative Route: Climb to Packhouse Hut and onwards towards Mt Bradley and agreed place for lunch. Descend to Kaituna Valley.
Statistics: distance 12.5/10km, elevation gain 595m/360m, time 4hrs 20mins

25 June                8.30am                 Okuti Valley, French Peak
P/U: Halswell Library
Moderate farm walk with steady inclines to a saddle on a well-marked DOC track
Standards Route: Starting through a scenic reserve the poled track continues across farm land to a saddle. Option to head down to the pine trees for lunch before returning the same way.
Alternates Route: Starting through a scenic reserve the poled track continues across farm land to a saddle. Option for lunch near the yards on the saddle, before returning the same way.
Statistics: distance 15km/10km, elevation gain 730m, time 4hrs 40mins

TEN TRAMP MEMBERSHIP QUALIFICATION YEAR: 1 April 2024 – 31 March 2025

The cost of all tramps is $25 unless otherwise noted. 

15 January          8.30am              Rakaia Gorge Walkway

P/U: Yaldhurst

Standard route: An easy walk from Evans Family Reserve to the boat harbour and return.  Some moderate climbs and descents with lovely river and gorge views.

Alternative route: As above, but via the LoopTrack

Stats: distance 10.3km, vertical ascent 414m, time 3hrs 30mins

22 January          8.30am              Hoon Hay Reserve to Sign of the Bellbird

P/U: PM Hospital

An easy to moderate ridge walk with some climbs and descents.
Standard Route: An undulating Port Hills walk along the Crater Rim Walkway to Gibralter rock then back to the Bellbird.
Alternative Route: As above to Coopers knob then back to the Bellbird.
Stats: distance 13km, ascent 260m, time 3hrs 50mins

29 January          8:00am              Mt Alford                            NB: EARLY START                                            

P/U Yaldhurst

Standard Route: Steady climb through Alford Reserve beech forest, tussock country and then sub-alpine scrub to top of Mt Alford. Great views. Return via same route.

Alternative Route: Same as above climbing as high as able.

Stats: distance 9km, vertical ascent 730m, time 4hrs 45mins

5 February           8.30 am           Barnett Park to Pony Point         

P/U: Barnett Park

A mixture of gradual and steeper climbs and descents between Barnett Park and Pony Point.

Alternates: different track to Standards before lunch.

Stats: distance 15km, ascent 568m, time 4hrs 30mins      

12 February        8.30am              Hogsback Track – Castle Hill                    

P/U: Yaldhurst

Standard route: Tramp along an undulating mountain bike track from Castle Hill Village to the western end of Hogsback Ridge.  After lunch on the ridge and return along the same track.

Alternative route: As above but stopping for lunch along the track as suits.

Stats: distance and ascent yet to be recorded, time 5hrs

 19 February      8.00am              Mt Richardson                                 NB: EARLY START

P/U: Ohoka Road Silverstream by Hayson Dr

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  

26 February        8.30am              Sign of the Bellbird to Evans Pass

P/U: N/A

An open, grassy ridge climb with some rock-hopping to start and then ranging from easy to steeper climbing and descent sections.

Standard route:    Crater Rim walkway from the Sign of the Bellbird to Evans Pass.

Alternative route: Crater Rim walkway from the Sign of the Kiwi to Evans Pass.

Stats: distance 17km, vertical ascent 410m, time 5hrs

5 March               8.30am              Boundary Hill – Red Lakes

P/U: Yaldhurst

Standard route: Grassy river terraces and alpine pasture with a climb to the top of Boundary Hill for outstanding 360 degree views.  An initial steep descent, then a four-wheel drive track to the Red Lakes and Lyndon Rd.

Alternative route: The route forged follows a four-wheel drive track up the valley before the fault line, to Boundary Hill. Those who wish to, can climb to the summit for lunch. All return via the fault line.

Stats: distance 11.5/7.6km, ascent 519m, time 4hrs.

12 March             8.30am              Hill Top to Cooptown

P/U: Halswell

Standard route: Climb through native forest and a rocky gully beneath cliffs in Montgomery Reserve, then through Whatarangi & Mt Sinclair Reserves.  Descend through farmland after lunch.

Alternative route:  Undulating track from Pettigrews Road through Whatarangi & Mt Sinclair Reserves.  Descend through farmland after lunch.

Stats: distance 15.8km, ascent 504m, time 4hrs 30mins

19 March             8.30am              Kowai River 

P/U Yaldhurst
River valley walk crossing the Kowai several times on the way to the historic John Hayward hut and return.
Standard route: Follow the old 4WD track, river and river flats to hut and return.
Alternative route: Old 4WD track along the true right off the Kowai River as far as practicable and return.
Stats:  distance 10km approx

26 March             8.30am              Leith Hill Slump – Kura Tawhiti

P/U: Yaldhurst

Both Groups: A steady climb through bush initially following logging trails, then down across the river before an uphill stretch past the sinkhole. After lunch continue on Castle Hill Station track to Kura Tawhiti.

Alternative Route: This group may elect to omit the logging trail section of the tramp.

Stats: distance 9.5/ 8.8km, vertical ascent 338m, time 4hrs

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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

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The cost of tramps is $25

 03 July                  8.30am                  Bridle Path – Lyttelton – Pony Point – Stan Helms

 P/U: Bridle Path track, Heathcote

Steady climb over Bridle Path then undulating to Pony Point. Back to Lyttelton where the Standards continue on up Stan Helms to the Bridle Path and back to Heathcote.

Stats: distance 13km, ascent not recorded, time 4hrs

 10 July                  The annual birthday lunch. Details in the booking system.

 17 July                  8.30am             Mt Alexander NOTE CHANGED FROM Weka Pass Farm

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

 24 July                 8.30am                 Dalethorpe to Annavale

P/U: Yaldhurst

Both groups:  A steady climb on farm tracks to a wonderful viewpoint on the Russell Range for lunch. Descend to Annavale airstrip alongside SH 73.

Stats: distance 14.1km, ascent 383m, time 4hrs 15mins

31 July                  8.30am                 Flock Hill

P/U: Yaldhurst

Farm Track to limestone outcrop area and over Flock Hill, returning via a second farm track.

Stats: not yet recorded

07 August           8.30am                  Sumner – Godley Head – Evans Pass

P/U and meeting point: Clocktower Scarborough.

Alternates taken to Evans Pass.

Standard route: Walk over Scarborough to Taylors Mistake, Boulder Bay, Godley Head and out to Evans Pass.

Alternative route: Walk reverse of Standards from Evans Pass  to Scarborough. There is only one major climb from Taylors Mistake over Scarborough Hill though can take a shortcut down the Annaconda track from Breeze Col or go all the way to Godley Head and around.

Stats: distance 14km, ascent not recorded, time 4hrs 20mins

14 August           8.30am                  Coalgate Forest

P/U: Yaldhurst

A farm walk with short climbs and rolling hills with great views from the Alps to the Peninsula. Return on farm tracks and Whitecliffs Rd to Farr St.

Stats: distance 12.5/ 8km, ascent 250m, time 4hrs

21 August           8.30am                  Kate Valley – Tiromoana Bush Walkway

P/U: Woodend

Standard route:  An undulating descent through Tiromoana wetlands and farmland. Detour from the wetlands track to climb Ella Peak before continuing to the beautiful Pegasus Bay beach for lunch. Steady ascent along a shingle road to the bus.

Alternative route:  As above, except for the climb to Ella Peak.

Stats: distance 12.8km (alternates 11km), vertical ascent 424m, time 4hrs 25min

28 August            8.30am                 Little River – Birdlings Flat

P/U: Halswell    

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

04 September   8.30am                 Rabbit Hill – Trig M Hill

P/U: Yaldhurst

High-country tussock foothills walk.

Stats: distance 8.6/10km, ascent 1105m, time 3hrs 45mins

11 September   8.30am                 Huntsbury – Mt Vernon Park

P/U: PM Hospital

Standard route: From the top of Huntsbury Avenue, follow various tracks to Sign of the Kiwi, Sugarloaf and Mt Vernon, eventually descending via Mt Vernon Farm Park and Bowenvale.

Alternate route: As above but not over Mt Vernon.

Stats: distance 12.8km, ascent 500m, time 4hrs 15mins

18 September   8.30am                 Charteris Bay – Purau – Diamond Harbour

P/U: Halswell

Some short steep climbs on inland rural and urban roads to Purau. with the return to Diamond Harbour along the undulating coastal margin walking track. Standards continue on the coastal path to Charteris Bay pick-up.

Stats: distance 14/9km, ascent 153m, time 4hrs 30mins

25  September  8.30am                 Washpen Falls

P/U: Yaldhurst

This is a commercial operation where there is an entrance fee that may be paid by the club. Climb through an ancient volcanic canyon filled with native bush and birdlife. Descend following a creek and waterfalls.

Standard Route: As Alternates above though continue to the top of the peak for lunch and wonderful views of the Canterbury Plains.

Stats: distance 15km, ascent 654m, time 4hrs 30min

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03 April             8.30am                  Bellbird Loop

                                P/U: PMH

A walk through Kennedys Reserve and then tracks above Governors Bay.

Stats: distance 9km, ascent 480m, time 4hrs

10 April                8.30am                 Monument – Mt Herbert – Diamond Harbour Domain

P/U: Halswell

A steady climb to the summit of Mt Herbert with some sections of the track being steep and quite long. A long descent to Diamond Harbour township and the Memorial Gardens.

Stats: distance 14.5km, ascent 552m, time 4hrs 30mins

17 April                8:30am                  Flagpole

P/U: Yaldhurst

Standard route: Undulating farm track above the Selwyn River, then a climb through pine trees and open country to the saddle for lunch. Continue up to Flagpole then down the farm road to the bus. The leader may choose the anticlockwise route.

Alternative route: Undulating farm track above the Selwyn River to lunch by the river. Return by the same route.

Stats: distance 17.6km, ascent 827m, time 5hrs

24 April                8.30am                Glenafric

P/U: Woodend

Walking over undulating farmland to the coastal cliff for lunch with great sea views.

Stats: distance 14.3/13km), vertical ascent 640m, time 5hrs

01 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

08 May                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

15 May                 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.

22 May           8.30am                  The Doctors Pyramid Valley

P/U:  Woodend

Standard route: Initial steady climb on farm road, then a descent before a further climb to the lunch stop. Good views. Return on undulating terrain, then downhill to coach.

Alternative Route: Initial steady climb on farm road, then undulating until lunchtime. Good views. Downhill return to coach.

Stats: distance 12.2km, vertical ascent 660m, time 4hrs 30mins.

29 May                 8.30am                 Tree Planting followed by a walk.

This will be around the Summit Road area with details to be advised later.

05 June                8.30am                 Craigieburn Forest Park – Ski Lodge – Hwy 73

P/U: Yaldhurst

Standard route:  Steady ascent to Lyndon Saddle to join Craigieburn Valley Track. Continue on track to ski field base, and return via ski field road to SH 73.

Alternative route: Short walk along Craigieburn Ski Field Road to join undulating

Craigieburn Valley Track. Continue along track to ski field base, returning via ski field road.

Stats: distance 14km, vertical ascent 612m, time 4hrs

12 June                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 June                **8.00am**  Hinewai Reserve   NB Late return – 5.30pm

P/U:  Halswell

Walking through bush clad valley with steady downhill to lunch then back to the bus.

Stats: distance 11km, ascent 500m, time 4hrs 30mins

26 June                8.30am                 Leith Hill Slump – Kura Tawhiti                                                 

P/U: Yaldhurst

Both Groups: A steady climb through bush initially following logging trails, then down across the river before an uphill stretch past the sinkhole. After lunch continue on Castle Hill Station track to Kura Tawhiti.

Alternative Route: This group may elect to omit the logging trail section of the tramp.

Stats: distance 9.5/8.8km, vertical ascent 338m, time 4hrs

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17 January          8.30am                Rakaia Gorge Walkway

P/U: Yaldhurst

Standard route: An easy walk from Evans Family Reserve to the boat harbour and return. Some moderate climbs and descents with lovely river and gorge views.

Alternative route: As above, but via the LoopTrack

Stats: distance 10.3km, vertical ascent 414m, time 3hrs 30mins

24 January          8.30am                 Hill Top to Cooptown                                                                    

P/U: Halswell

Standard route: Climb through native forest and a rocky gully beneath cliffs in Montgomery Reserve, then through Whatarangi & Mt Sinclair Reserves.  Descend through farmland after lunch.

Alternative route:  Undulating track from Pettigrews Road through Whatarangi & Mt Sinclair Reserves.  Descend through farmland after lunch.

Stats: distance 15.8km, ascent 504m, time 4hrs 30mins

31 January          8.30am         Dry Acheron                                                                               

P/U: Yaldhurst  

A mixture of flat grasslands, moderately graded natural stream verge, rocky dry stream beds and many stream crossings.

Stats: distance 12km, vertical ascent 180m, time 3hrs 45mins

7 February          8:30                       Mt Alford                                                                          

P/U Yaldhurst

Standard Route: Steady climb through Alford Reserve beech forest, tussock country and then sub-alpine scrub to top of Mt Alford. Great views. Return via same route.

Alternative Route: Same as above climbing as high as able, followed by side trip through Alford Forest Scenic Reserve

Stats: distance 9km, vertical ascent 730m, time 4hrs 45mins

14 February        8.30am                Glenafric                                                                            

P/U: Woodend

Walking over undulating farmland to the coastal cliff for lunch with great sea views.

Standard Route: Returning via the beach.

Alternative Route: Returning via farmland.

Stats:  distance 14.3/13km, vertical ascent 604m, time 5hrs

21 February        8.30am                 Pony Point – Barnett Park                           

P/U: Barnett Park

A mixture of gradual and steeper climbs and descents between Lyttelton and Moncks Bay. Connect with Major Hornbrook and Chalmers Tracks, then up to the Crater Rim Walkway and the gun emplacements. Down to the Summit Road and Eastenders Track.

Stats: distance 13km, ascent 583m, time 4hrs 20mins

28 February        8.30am                 Hogsback Track – Castle Hill                                      

P/U: Yaldhurst

Standard route: Tramp along an undulating mountain bike track from Castle Hill Village to the western end of Hogsback Ridge.  After lunch on the ridge and return along the same track.

Alternative route: As above but stopping for lunch along the track as suits.

Stats: distance and ascent yet to be recorded, time 5hrs

6 March               8.30am                                 Boundary Hill – Red Lakes                            

P/U: Yaldhurst

Standard route: Grassy river terraces and alpine pasture with a climb to the top of Boundary Hill for outstanding 360 degree views.  An initial steep descent, then a four-wheel drive track to the Red Lakes and Lyndon Rd.

Alternative route: The route forged follows a four-wheel drive track up the valley before the fault line, to Boundary Hill. Those who wish to, can climb to the summit for lunch. All return via the fault line.

Stats: distance 11.5/7.6km, ascent 519m, time 4hrs.

13 March             8.30am                Bowenvale – Victoria Park – Bowenvale                

P/U: End of Bowenvale Ave

A steady climb to the Summit Road, then siding tracks to Victoria Park and descent to Bowenvale.

Stats: distance 9.5, ascent 625m, time 3hrs 40mins

20 March             8.30am                 Kate Valley – Tiromoana Bush Walkway                              

P/U: Woodend

Standard Route:  An undulating descent through Tiromoana wetlands and farmland. Detour from the wetlands track to climb Ella Peak before continuing to the beautiful Pegasus Bay beach for lunch. Steady ascent along a shingle road to the bus.

Alternative route:  As above, except for the climb to Ella Peak.

Stats: distance 12.8/11km, vertical ascent 424m, time 4hrs 25mins

27 March            8.30am                 Coalpit Spur

P/U: Yaldhurst 

Standard Route: up Mistletoe track to the ridge then down Craigieburn Road and drop

down Coalpit Spur.

Alternative Route: around Sidle 73 track before descending the Coalpit Spur track.

Stats: distance 14km, vertical ascent 612m, time 4hrs

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04 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.

 11 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

 18 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

 25 October         **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

1 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

 8 November      8.30am                 Sign of the Bellbird to Evans Pass

P/U: N/A

An open, grassy ridge climb with some rock-hopping to start and then ranging from easy to steeper climbing and descent sections.

Standard route:    Crater Rim walkway from the Sign of the Bellbird to Evans Pass.

Alternative route: Crater Rim walkway from the Sign of the Kiwi to Evans Pass.

Stats: distance 17km, vertical ascent 410m, time 5hrs

 15 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.

22 November    8.30am                 Sugarloaf 13 Mile Hut

P/U: Yaldhurst

Canerbury foothills stream valley clothed in beech forest.

Standard Route: The track follows 13 Mile Bush Stream, crossing several times and winding up through the bush in a series of steep pinches and slightly more level stream terraces.  Returning on the beech forest track with several stream crossings.

Alternative Route: As for Standards for as long as terrain and stamina allow.

Stats: distance 14.4km, ascent 577m, time not recorded.

 29 November    **8:00**             Mt Barrosa, 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. Option, 2hr up Stour River, return via same route.

Stats: distance 7.8km, ascent 824m, time 4hrs 30mins

 6 December       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 via Mt Grey track, returning down the same track to Lake Janet.

Alternative route: Steady climb from Lake Janet, returning via the same track.

Stats: distance 16.2/9km, ascent 776/507m, time 4hrs   

13 December     **9:00am**       Otoromiro/Governors Bay Hotel

P/U: PMH

Our Christmas lunch tramp. Lunch details will be advised later. If wet the bus will leave Bishopdale at 10:30am.

Standard route: Walk to Governors Bay from the Sign of the Bellbird via the Carter Rim and Faulkners track.

Alternate route: An easy flat walk on a well-marked track starting from the Governors Bay jetty. The track follows the waterfront and takes around 30 mins before returning the same way.

20 December     Self drive to Okuti Valley carpark at 10:00am.

An optional tramp with details to be advised later.

Possibility of a pizza lunch at the Hilltop Hotel

TEN TRAMP MEMBERSHIP QUALIFICATION YEAR: 1 April 2023 – 31 March 2024

The cost of all tramps is $25. The birthday lunch is $45.

05 July                  12 noon               Birthday Lunch, The Elms, Papanui Rd                                 

Pay on the day at the hotel.  Lunch must be booked via Hello Club and if you book and don’t show then payment is still required.

There will be an email confirming lunch and payment details.

12 July                 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

19 July                  8.30am                 Leith Hill Slump – Kura Tawhiti                                                 

P/U: Yaldhurst

Both Groups: A steady climb through bush initially following logging trails, then down across the river before an uphill stretch past the sinkhole. After lunch continue on Castle Hill Station track to Kura Tawhiti.

Alternative Route: This group may elect to omit the logging trail section of the tramp.

Stats: distance 9.5/ 8.8km, vertical ascent 338m, time 4hrs

26 July                  8:30am                  Flagpole             

P/U: Yaldhurst

Standard route: Undulating farm track above the Selwyn River, then a climb through pine trees and open country to the saddle for lunch. Continue up to Flagpole then down the farm road to the bus. The leader may choose the anticlockwise route.

Alternative route: Undulating farm track above the Selwyn River to lunch by the river. Return by the same route.

Stats: distance 17.6km, ascent 827m, time 5hrs

2 August              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

9 August              8.30am                 The Doctors Pyramid Valley                                       

P/U:  Woodend

Standard route: Initial steady climb on farm road, then a descent before a further climb to the ridge to lunch stop. Return on undulating terrain then descent to airstrip and back to bus.

Alternative Route: Initial steady climb on farm road, then undulating with further climb to airstrip. Downhill from the airstrip to bus.

                                Stats: distance 12.2km, vertical ascent 660m, time 4hrs 30mins.

16 August            Early start 8.00am            Hinewai Reserve               Late return 5.30pm

P/U:  Halswell

Note early start 8am and late return 5.30pm.

Walking through bush clad valley with steady downhill to lunch then back to the bus.

Stats: not yet recorded                              

23 August            8.30am                 Charteris Bay – Purau, and return                           

P/U: Halswell

Some short steep climbs on inland rural and urban roads to Purau. with the return to Diamond Harbour along the undulating coastal margin walking track. Standards continue on the coastal path to Charteris Bay pick-up.

Stats: distance 14/9km, ascent 153m, time 4hrs 30mins

30 August    8.30am                 Bridle Path – Pony Point – Stan Helms    

 P/U: Bridle Path track, Heathcote

Steady climb over Bridle Path then undulating to Pony Point. Back to Lyttelton where the Standards continue on up Stan Helms to the Bridle Path and back to Heathcote.

Stats: distance 13km, ascent not recorded, time 4hrs      

6 September            8.30am                 Coalgate Forest                                                               

P/U: Yaldhurst

A farm walk with short climbs and rolling hills with great views from the Alps to the Peninsula. Return on farm tracks and Whitecliffs Rd to Farr St.

                   Stats: distance 12.5/ 8km, ascent 250m, time 4hrs

13 September   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 September   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 September   8.30am                 Craigieburn Forest Park – Ski Lodge – Hwy 73                      

P/U: Yaldhurst

Standard route:  Steady ascent to Lyndon Saddle to join Craigieburn Valley Track. Continue on track to ski field base, and return via ski field road to SH 73.

Alternative route: Short walk along Craigieburn Ski Field Road to join undulating

Craigieburn Valley Track. Continue along track to ski field base, returning via ski field road.

Stats: distance 14km, vertical ascent 612m, time 4hrs