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

The cost of tramps is $25

03 April             8.30am                  Bellbird Loop

                                P/U: PMH

A walk through Kennedys Reserve and then tracks above Governors Bay.

Stats: distance 9km, ascent 480m, time 4hrs

 

10 April                8.30am                 Monument – Mt Herbert – Diamond Harbour Domain

P/U: Halswell

A steady climb to the summit of Mt Herbert with some sections of the track being steep and quite long. A long descent to Diamond Harbour township and the Memorial Gardens.

Stats: distance 14.5km, ascent 552m, time 4hrs 30mins

 

17 April                8:30am                  Flagpole

P/U: Yaldhurst

Standard route: Undulating farm track above the Selwyn River, then a climb through pine trees and open country to the saddle for lunch. Continue up to Flagpole then down the farm road to the bus. The leader may choose the anticlockwise route.

Alternative route: Undulating farm track above the Selwyn River to lunch by the river. Return by the same route.

Stats: distance 17.6km, ascent 827m, time 5hrs

 

24 April                8.30am                Glenafric

P/U: Woodend

Walking over undulating farmland to the coastal cliff for lunch with great sea views.

Stats: distance 14.3/13km), vertical ascent 640m, time 5hrs

 

01 May                 8.30am                 Mt Alexander    NB Late return – 5:00pm

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

 

08 May                8.30am                  Camp Saddle     NB Late return – 5.00pm

P/U: Yaldhurst

Standard Route: Approach via the Broken River Ski Field road, then climb to Camp Saddle. Walk along ridge then down the scree slope and return to the bus.

Alternative Route: Walk along the track to Lyndon Saddle and up Helicopter Hill. Return to the saddle then back to Broken River via the Craigieburn Track.

Stats: distance 13.4km, ascent 853m, time 4hrs 50mins

 

15 May                 8.30am                 Greta Valley                                                                                      

P/U: Woodend

Standard and Alternative Routes: Tramp over undulating North Canterbury farmland with moderate ascents and descents.

Stats: distance 15km, vertical ascent 528m, time 4hrs 30mins.

 

22 May           8.30am                  The Doctors Pyramid Valley

P/U:  Woodend

Standard route: Initial steady climb on farm road, then a descent before a further climb to the lunch stop. Good views. Return on undulating terrain, then downhill to coach.

Alternative Route: Initial steady climb on farm road, then undulating until lunchtime. Good views. Downhill return to coach.

Stats: distance 12.2km, vertical ascent 660m, time 4hrs 30mins.

 

29 May                 8.30am                 Tree Planting followed by a walk.

This will be around the Summit Road area with details to be advised later.

 

05 June                8.30am                 Craigieburn Forest Park – Ski Lodge – Hwy 73

P/U: Yaldhurst

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

 

12 June                8.30am                 Gebbies Pass – Kaituna Valley

P/U: Halswell

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

 

19 June                **8.00am**  Hinewai Reserve   NB Late return – 5.30pm

P/U:  Halswell

Walking through bush clad valley with steady downhill to lunch then back to the bus.

Stats: distance 11km, ascent 500m, time 4hrs 30mins

 

26 June                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