Trips

Day Trips:

  • Depart from a range of places around town

  • Please phone the trip leader in advance

  • Take a torch, especially during the winter months when night descends early. 

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    Overnight Trips

  • Book with the trip leader by the closing date. 

  • Please do not withdraw after the closing date without good reason

    Upcoming Trips

    Last updated 5/8/09

    8-9 Aug

    KIRWAN'S HUT

    MapsL30;S38,39

    Sat-Sun

    Mary & Geoff Korver 355 3905

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    Easy-moderate tramp up a well-graded miners’ pack track in Victoria Forest Park near Reefton. Despite the grade it is still a near-900m climb through the forest to this comfortable hut near the bush edge. An optional side-trip to tussock-topped Kirwans Hill, gives great views of surrounding mountains.

     
    List Closes: Sat 1 Aug

     

    8-9 Aug

    MT FYFFE TRAVERSE

    Maps O31;S4

    Sat-Sun

    Merv Meredith 322 7239

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    Moderate-hard complete winter traverse of Mt Fyffe, from the southern end, along the full length, down Raven Spur into the Hapuku and back via the Hapuku and Kowhai Rivers. Friday evening start to Kaikoura and walk up the 4WD track by moonlight to Mt Fyffe hut for the night. Early start on Saturday with the sun coming up “out of” the sea, across Gable to Gables End, along Raven Spur and a bush-bash down to the Hapuku. Saturday night at the Hapuku Hut for an easier Sunday over Kowhai Saddle and back to the start.

     
    List Closes: Wed 29 Jul

     

    9 Aug

    MT BRUCE

    MapsK34;S66

    Sun

    Chris Leaver 322 6445

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    Moderate tramp over 1630m Mt Bruce at the northern end of the Craigieburns. The route initially follows good track towards Lagoon Saddle, before turning off-track and climbing steep, mixed scree and tussock slopes to the summit.  Great panoramic views from the top.

     

    Start: 8am Church Cnr (away from church)

    Approx Cost: $16

    15-16 Aug

    OTEHAKE HOT SPRING

    MapsK33;S52,S59

    Sat-Sun

    Kevin Hughes 332 6281

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    Moderate walk from Aickens, up the Taramakau, before turning off to Lake Kaurapataka. There is a short climb to a saddle before dropping to the Otehake Rr. The hot springs are further up the Otehake. Camping out.

     

    List Closes: Sat 8 Aug

     

    15 Aug

    QUAIL ISLAND PLANTING DAY

     

    Saturday

    We will be lending a hand on a Quail Island/Otamatua tree-planting day.
    Free launch transport. Tools provided.

    For background reading go to:  http://www.quailisland.org.nz/
    Call Kerry Moore to enlist on 359 5069 or email moorekj@xtra.co.nz

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

    16 Aug

    MT NORMA

    MapsM31;S46

    Sun

    TBA Contact Gary Huish 332 7020 if you want to lead this trip

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    Moderate-hard exploratory climb near Lewis Pass, to a 1722m peak in the vicinity of Mt Technical.  Looks like a bash up through beech forest, and then a traverse along a ridge to the summit, looking down into the Boyle and Nina valleys.

     

    Start: 7am Robbies near Placemakers, Cranford St

    Approx Cost: $20

    22-23 Aug

    ARTHURS PASS BASE CAMP

    MapsK33,34;S58,59

    Sat-Sun

    Glenda & Merv Meredith 322 7239

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    A range of trips available from our base at the Catholic Outdoor Club house at the edge of the village. $15 per night or $100 max, so the more, the cheaper, as well as merrier! Leaving town Friday evening. Ice axe and possibly crampons needed for harder walks.

     

    List Closes: Wed 12 Aug

     

    23 Aug

    AMBERLEY BEACH - MACKINTOSH BAY

    MapsN34;S68

    Sun

    Trevor Blogg 338 4697

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    An easy-moderate trip along rocky coast to a fine sandy beach in North Canterbury.

     

    Start: 8am Robbies near Placemakers, Cranford St

    Approx Cost: $8

    29-30 Aug

    MT SOMERS CIRCUIT

    MapsK36;S81

    Sat-Sun

    Kerry Moore 359 5069

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    Moderate trip starting at the Staveley end and climbing up to the high point of Staveley Hill 1077m then traversing along the sub-alpine south-west route to Woolshed Creek Hut. Return via Pinnacles and Bowyer Stream to Staveley car park.

     

    List Closes: Sat 22 Aug

     

    29 Aug

    ROME RIDGE - AVALANCHE PK

    MapsK33;S59

    Saturday

    Gary Huish 332 7020

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    This moderate-hard trip, traversing the range from the ridge to Mt Rolleston to Avalanche Peak in Arthur's Pass, makes an excellent round trip.  Expect a long day. Ice-axe and crampons required.

     

    Start: 7am Church Cnr (away from church)

    Approx Cost: $19

    5-6 Sep

    WHARFEDALE TRACK

    MapsL34;S67

    Sat-Sun

    Margot Bowden 332 7020

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    Easy walking on well-formed track in Oxford Forest to Wharfedale Hut. Scheduled in the off-season to avoid wasps.

     
    List Closes: Sat 29 Aug

     

    5-6 Sep

    ROCKY CREEK - GRIFFIN CREEK

    MapsK33;S58

    Sat-Sun

    Honora Renwick 942 8368

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    Moderate-hard circuit between Rocky Creek and Griffin Creek to the north-west of Arthurs Pass National Park.

     

    List Closes: Sat 29 Aug

     

    6 Sep

    MT CHARON - DUMBLANE

    MapsM32,N32;S54

    Sun

    Merv Meredith 322 7239

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    From the Jacks Pass Road behind Hanmer, this moderate tramp climbs up to the 1303m Dumblane before continuing along the Hanmer Range to the 1540m summit.

     

    Start: 8am Robbies near Placemakers, Cranford St

    Approx Cost: $12

     

    12-13 Sep

    AKAROA BASE CAMP

    Maps N36,N37;S94

    Sat-Sun

    Leo Manders 356 1731

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    Accommodation is still to be arranged but there are many day walks, including coffee traverses in the area.

     

    List Closes: Sat 29 Aug

     

    13 Sep

    STEEPFACE HILL

    Maps K35;S74

    Sun

    TBA Contact Gary Huish 332 7020 if you want to lead this trip

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    Moderate-hard snow trip to 1876m peak on Mt Hutt Range, overlooking the Rakaia River. Ice axe and crampons required.

     

    Start: 7am Church Cnr (away from church)

    Approx Cost: $15

    19-20 Sep

    MT VALIANT – HAWDON RIVER

    Maps K33,L33;S59

    Sat-Sun

    Merv Meredith 322 7239

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    Moderate-hard tramp to this 1850m peak at the head of the East Hawdon, at the northern end of the Savannah Range in Arthurs Pass National Park.

     

    List Closes: Wed 9 Sep

     

    20 Sep

    RAKAIA GORGE WALKWAY

    Maps K35;S74,82

    Sun

    TBA Contact Gary Huish 332 7020 if you want to lead this trip

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    This easy trip offers a return walk with a spectacular cliff-top traverse of the Rakaia Gorge to  the remains of the Snowdon coal mine.  Views across the river to Mt Hutt with its winter (hopefully) coat of snow.

     

    Start: 8am Church Cnr (away from church)

    Approx Cost: $13

    26-30 Sep

    ROUTEBURN TRACK -  CAPLES TRACK

    Maps D40,E40;S122

    Sat-Wed

    Margot & Gary Huish 332 7020

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    Moderate. One of New Zealand’s world famous walking tracks, scheduled before the main season so normal hut fees apply.

     

    List Closes: Sat 12 Aug

     

    26-27 Sep

    WAIUTA - BIG RIVER

    Maps L31;S38

    Sat-Sun

    Graham Alleley 389 3831

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    Easy-moderate walk to large comfy hut near Reefton. A great area for those interested in the local mining history. Lots of relics to fossick around. Start from Waiuta, which has plenty of its own relics remaining.

     

    List Closes: Sat 19 Sep

     

    27 Sep

    PEAK HILL

    Maps K35;S73

    Sun

    Jane Swift 337 1117

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    Easy-moderate climb in open country up a 1240m hill with superb views of Lake Coleridge on one side and the Rakaia River on the other.  The upper slopes of Peak Hill are now crown land.

     

    Start: 8am Church Cnr (away from church)

    Approx Cost: $14

    3-4 Oct

    BLACK HILL HUT

    Maps L34;S66,67

    Sat-Sun

    Andy Duck 355 4875

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    Moderate trip to this hut in Oxford Forest.  On Sunday morning we will walk the short distance up to 1300m Black Hill.

     

    List Closes: Sat 26 Sep

     

     

    4 Oct

    MT HAMILTON

    Maps K34;S66

    Sun

    TBA Contact Gary Huish 332 7020 if you want to lead this trip

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    Moderate. We'll let our cars do the hard stuff, then walk up the Broken River ski field road.  This will give us time to ascend to this 1922m peak on the Craigieburn Range via Nervous Knob. Returning the same way. Snow likely so bring your ice-axe.

     

    Start: 8am Church Cnr (away from church)

    Approx Cost: $14

    10-11 Oct

    WAIMAKARIRI COL

    Maps K33;S59

    Sat-Sun

    Kevin Hughes 332 6281

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    This hard trip across the Main Divide is one of those "must-do" tramps.  It still requires the slog up the Waimakiriri but the location of the Falls Hut makes it worthwhile. A long second day over the Col and down the Rolleston River.

     

    List Closes: Sat 3 Oct

     

    11 Oct

    GLENROCK STREAM - TURTONS SADDLE

    Maps K35;S73

    Sun

    Bill Templeton 354 2277

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    Moderate-hard tramp on the south side of the Rakaia River, east of Double Hill Station and Godley Peak. From the saddle climb 600m to point 1805m and head south along the ridge. Views across Petticoat Lane to Godley Peak. Down Turtons Stream for the walk out. Ice axe and crampons required.

     

    Start: 7am Church Cnr (away from church)

    Approx Cost: $19