Programme

The club has over 70 tramps in its database and these give plenty of scope for a different tramp each week. Many are on private farm land and give the opportunity for members to tramp in areas not normally accessible to the public.

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Ten Tramp Membership Qualification Year:  1st April 2023 – 31st March 2024
CASTLE HILL WEATHER

Upcoming Tramps

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

Current programme

Tramping Programme 02 October – 11 December 2024

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