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
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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
Previous programmes
- Tramping Programme 03 July – 25 September 2024
- Tramping Programme 03 April – 26 June 2024
- Tramping Programme 17 January – 27 March 2024
- Tramping Programme 04 October – 20 December 2023
- Tramping Programme 02 July – 27 September 2023
- Tramping Programme 05 April – 28 June 2023
- Tramping Programme 11 January – 29 March 2023
- Tramping Programme 5 October 2022 – 7 December 2022
- Tramping Programme 6 July 2022 – 28 September 2022
- Tramping Programme 6 April 2022-29 June 2022
- Tramping Programme 12 January 2022 – 30 March 2022
- Tramping Programme 6 October 2021 – 15 December 2021
- Tramping Programme 7 July 2021 – 29 September 2021