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.

The cost of all tramps is $20  

11 January     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.                

18 January     8.30am     Evans Pass – Sign Of the Kiwi – Sign of the Bellbird

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 Evans Pass to the Sign of the Bellbird.

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

Stats 17km, vertical ascent 410m, time 5hrs 40mins.

25 January     8.30am     Weka Pass Farm

P/U: Woodend

Both groups walking together. An initial short climb and descent through farmland, followed by undulating farm tracks and walking on the disused Old Weka Pass Road. Spectacular limestone country.

Stats: distance 14km, vertical ascent 474m, time 4hrs 30mins.

1 February     **8:00am**     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.

8 February     8.30am     Pigeon Bay Walkway

P/U: Halswell

An easy walk following a shingle road and then a narrow track over grassland. The walkway follows the eastern side of Pigeon Bay towards the head of the bay and has moderate undulations with good views of the bay, coast and sea.

Stats: distance 14km, ascent N/A, time 4hrs 30mins.

15 February     8.30am     Rabbit Hill – Trig M Hill

P/U: Yaldhurst

Steady uphill grades through tussock then descend to the saddle and via the Transmitter Hill track to the bus.

Stats: distance 10km (alternates 8.6km), ascent 1105m, time 3hrs 45mins.

22 February     8.30am     Okuti Valley, French Peak

P/U:  Halswell

Out from Little River, a farm walk with steady inclines to a saddle where the Alternates can stop for lunch while the Standards head up French Peak.

Stats: distance 14.8km, ascent 720m, time 4hrs 30mins.

01 March     8.30am     Sumner-Taylors Mistake-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.

08 March     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.                                

15 March     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.

22 March     **8.00am. Return 5.30pm or later.   Rangitata Gorge Walkway

P/U: Yaldhurst

Standard route: A short climb to the river terrace above the scenic gorge, then on an undulating farm track until descent to the river edge. Wonderful views of the river gorge.

Climb to Gunsight Pass for lunch stop. Return via the same route.

Alternative route: As above, except stop for lunch near the river, then return.

Stats: distance 12km, ascent 298m, time 4hrs 15mins.

29 March     8.30am     Coalpit Spur

P/U: Yaldhurst  

A tramp in the Craigieburn Forest Park..

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.