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

The cost of all tramps is $25 unless otherwise noted. 

15 January          8.30am              Rakaia Gorge Walkway

P/U: Yaldhurst

Standard route: An easy walk from Evans Family Reserve to the boat harbour and return.  Some moderate climbs and descents with lovely river and gorge views.

Alternative route: As above, but via the LoopTrack

Stats: distance 10.3km, vertical ascent 414m, time 3hrs 30mins

22 January          8.30am              Hoon Hay Reserve to Sign of the Bellbird

P/U: PM Hospital

An easy to moderate ridge walk with some climbs and descents.
Standard Route: An undulating Port Hills walk along the Crater Rim Walkway to Gibralter rock then back to the Bellbird.
Alternative Route: As above to Coopers knob then back to the Bellbird.
Stats: distance 13km, ascent 260m, time 3hrs 50mins

29 January          8:00am              Mt Alford                            NB: EARLY START                                            

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.

Stats: distance 9km, vertical ascent 730m, time 4hrs 45mins

5 February           8.30 am           Barnett Park to Pony Point         

P/U: Barnett Park

A mixture of gradual and steeper climbs and descents between Barnett Park and Pony Point.

Alternates: different track to Standards before lunch.

Stats: distance 15km, ascent 568m, time 4hrs 30mins      

12 February        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

 19 February      8.00am              Mt Richardson                                 NB: EARLY START

P/U: Ohoka Road Silverstream by Hayson Dr

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  

26 February        8.30am              Sign of the Bellbird to Evans Pass

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 the Sign of the Bellbird to Evans Pass.

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

Stats: distance 17km, vertical ascent 410m, time 5hrs

5 March               8.30am              Boundary Hill – Red Lakes

P/U: Yaldhurst

Standard route: Grassy river terraces and alpine pasture with a climb to the top of Boundary Hill for outstanding 360 degree views.  An initial steep descent, then a four-wheel drive track to the Red Lakes and Lyndon Rd.

Alternative route: The route forged follows a four-wheel drive track up the valley before the fault line, to Boundary Hill. Those who wish to, can climb to the summit for lunch. All return via the fault line.

Stats: distance 11.5/7.6km, ascent 519m, time 4hrs.

12 March             8.30am              Hill Top to Cooptown

P/U: Halswell

Standard route: Climb through native forest and a rocky gully beneath cliffs in Montgomery Reserve, then through Whatarangi & Mt Sinclair Reserves.  Descend through farmland after lunch.

Alternative route:  Undulating track from Pettigrews Road through Whatarangi & Mt Sinclair Reserves.  Descend through farmland after lunch.

Stats: distance 15.8km, ascent 504m, time 4hrs 30mins

19 March             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

26 March             8.30am              Leith Hill Slump – Kura Tawhiti

P/U: Yaldhurst

Both Groups: A steady climb through bush initially following logging trails, then down across the river before an uphill stretch past the sinkhole. After lunch continue on Castle Hill Station track to Kura Tawhiti.

Alternative Route: This group may elect to omit the logging trail section of the tramp.

Stats: distance 9.5/ 8.8km, vertical ascent 338m, time 4hrs