Note: The cost of all tramps is $20
12 January 8.30am Rakaia Gorge Walkway
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
Alternative Pickup: Yaldhurst
19 January 8.30am Coalpit Spur
This is a new tramp in Craigieburn Forest Park.
Standard Route: up Mistletoe track to the ridge then down Craigieburn Road and drop down Coalpit Spur.
Alternative Route: around Sidle 73 track before descending the Coalpit Spur track.
Stats: yet to be recorded
Alternative Pickup: Yaldhurst
26 January 8.30am Okuti Valley, French Peak
This is a new tramp out from Little River. A farm walk with steady inclines to a saddle where the Alternates can stop for lunch while the Standards head up French Peak.
Stats: distance 14.8km, ascent 720m, time 4hrs 30mins
Alternative Pickup: Halswell
2 February 8.30am Glenafric
Walking over undulating farmland to the coastal cliff for lunch with great sea views.
Standard Route: Returning via the beach. Alternative Route: Returning via farmland.
Stats: distance 14.3km (alternates 13km), vertical ascent 640m, time 5hrs
Alternative Pickup: Woodend
9 February 8.30am Gebbies Pass – Kaituna Valley
Alternative Route: A gentle climb through pine forest and farmland to the Packhorse Hut, descending to Kaituna Valley after lunch.
Standard Route: As above, but continue along Mt Bradley Track for lunch before descending to Kaituna Valley.
Stats: distance 13km, ascent 560m, time 4hrs 40mins
Alternative Pickup: Halswell
16 February 8.30am Mt Oxford – Ryde Falls
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 960m (alternates 218m), time 5hrs
Alternative Pickup: Tram Rd cnr Greigs Rd
23 February 8.30am Craigieburn Forest Park – Ski Lodge – Hwy 73
Standard route: Steady ascent to Lyndon Saddle to join Craigieburn Valley Track.
Continue on track to ski field base, and return via ski field road to SH 73.
Alternative route: Short walk along Craigieburn Ski Field Road to join undulating Craigieburn Valley Track. Continue along track to ski field base, returning via ski field road.
Stats: distance 14km, vertical ascent 612m, time 4hrs
Alternative Pickup: Yaldhurst
2 March 8.30am Kate Valley – Tiromoana Bush Walkway
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
Alternative Pickup: Woodend
9 March 8.30am Peak Hill Lake Coleridge
Standard Route: Follow track from the bottom of Peak Hill to the summit, a climb of 700 metres. The leader may choose to return by the same or the alternative route.
Alternative Route: A shorter climb from the bottom to the first knob for lunch and return.
Stats: distance 9.5km, ascent 650m, time 4hrs 20mins
Alternative Pickup: Yaldhurst
16 March 8.30am Sugarloaf 13 Mile Hut
Standard Route: The track follows 13 Mile Bush Stream through the beech forest with several stream crossings and a steady climb to the hut. The track is typical of many back-country hunters’ trails, covering rough ground in places.
Alternative Route: As for Standards for as long as terrain and stamina allow. There is an open gully that would be a suitable lunch spot.
Stats: yet to be recorded
Alternative Pickup: Yaldhurst
23 March 8:30am Mt Alford
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, followed by side trip through Alford Forest Scenic Reserve
Stats: distance 9km, vertical ascent 730m, time 4hrs 45mins
Alternative Pickup: Yaldhurst
30 March 8.30am Sign of the Bellbird to Evans Pass
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
Alternative Pickup: N/A