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