The cost of all tramps is $20

 06 October     8.30am        Sumner-Taylors Mistake-Godley Head-Boulder Bay-Sumner

From Scarborough over to Taylors Mistake and then along the coastal track to Boulder Bay, up to the Summit Road and then down to Godley Head for lunch. After lunch return to Sumner via the Taylors Mistake track.

Stats: distance 14km, ascent not recorded, time 4hrs.

Cost: $20            Alternative Pickup: No, meet at clocktower Scarborough

 13 October        8.30am                Washpen Falls

This is a commercial operation. The entrance fee is included.

Alternative Route: Climb through an ancient volcanic canyon filled with native bush and birdlife. Descend following a creek and waterfalls.

Standard Route: As above but continue to the top of the peak for lunch and wonderful views of the Canterbury Plains.

Stats: distance 15km, ascent 475m, time 4hrs 40mins.

Cost: $20            Alternative Pickup: Yaldhurst

20 October         8.30am              Pony Point – Barnett Park

A mixture of gradual and steeper climbs and descents between Lyttelton and Moncks Bay.

Stats: distance 13km, ascent not recorded, time 4hrs 20mins.

Cost: $20            Alternative Pickup: Windsurf Park, Humphries Drv

27 October         8.30am              Foggy Peak – Rabbit Hill

Standard route: Weather permitting, a steady continual climb from the top of Porters Pass to the top of Foggy Peak with lunch at top. Return the same route.

Alternative route: Steady uphill grades through tussock then descend to the saddle and via the Transmitter Hill track to the bus.

Stats: distance 8.6/10km, ascent 1105m, time 3hrs 45mins.

Cost: $20            Alternative Pickup: Yaldhurst

03 November    8.30am               Awa Awa /McLennans Bush

(Rhododendron plantings and rata reserve)

Standard Route: Steady climb through bush up Scott’s Saddle Track to the ridgeline and lunch overlooking the Mt Hutt access road. Return via Scott’s Saddle, Ridge and Alder Tracks.

Alternative Route: Steady climb through bush up Scott’s Saddle Track to the first sub-alpine clearing for lunch overlooking the Canterbury Plains. Return via Scott’s Saddle, Ridge and Alder tracks.

Stats: distance 11km, ascent 640m, time 4hrs 45mins.

Cost: $20            Alternative Pickup: Yaldhurst

10 November    8.30am               Morgans Valley to Sumner/Lyttelton

Standard route: A Port Hills walk with steady climbs and descents from Morgans Valley to Evans Pass and Sumner via Urumau Reserve.

Alternative route: A shorter route also starting from Morgans Valley, looping around Urumau Reserve and finishing at Lyttelton.

Stats: not recorded.

Cost: $20              Alternative Pickup: No, though can leave cars at reserve, opposite 12 Morgans Valley where bus will return

17 November    8.30am               The Doctors Pyramid Valley

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.

Cost: $20            Alternative Pickup: Woodend

24 November    8.30am              Greta Valley

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

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

Cost: $20            Alternative Pickup: Woodend

1 December       8.30am               Boundary Hill-Red Lakes

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.

Cost: $20            Alternative Pickup: Yaldhurst

08 December     8.30am               Otoromiro/Governors Bay Hotel

Our Christmas lunch tramp. Lunch details will be advised later. If wet the bus will leave Bishopdale at 10:30am.

Walk to Governors Bay from the Sign of the Bellbird via the Carter Rim and Faulkners track.

Cost: $20            Alternative Pickup: PMH

15 December     Self drive to Childrens Bay Akaroa.

An optional tramp with details to be advised later.

07 July        12 noon         Birthday Lunch, The Elms, Papanui Rd

Cost: $42.50       Members refer to invitation        Payment by 28 June

 14 July      8.30am   Working Bee Flagpole

As with Coalgate the main job will be removing debris from fences. There are some fences close to the house and others further away, so likely we will split into two groups.

• You will not need any equipment – Warrick will provide any tools that might be useful.
• Bring gloves, overalls or clothes that you don’t mind getting dirty, gumboots or boots/shoes.
• Morning tea, lunch, change of shoes as per normal plus a change of clothes if required.
• Pick-ups will be Bishopdale and Yaldhurst

Bus fee will be $20

Please use the standard booking sheet to indicate your availability.
Many thanks for your enthusiasm to support our farmers, who support us.

21 July      8.30am

Monument – Mt Herbert – Diamond Harbour Domain

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 13.2km, ascent 1373m, time 4hrs 30mins

Cost: $20            Alternative Pickup: Halswell

28 July                8.30am               Huntsbury – Mt Vernon Park

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.

Alternative route: As above but not over Mt Vernon.

Stats: distance 12.8km, ascent 500m, time 4hrs 15mins

Cost: $10            Alternative Pickup: PM Hospital

04 August           8.30am               Dracophyllum Flat

Standard route: Tramp through beech forest and alpine pasture following the cycle trail almost to Texas flat, then across country via a crossing of Broken River to Highway 73.

Alternative route: Follow cycle trail to Texas Flat, then via the Cheeseman Ski Club access road to the Broken River Bridge on Hwy 73.

Stats: distance 13.6/12km, ascent 254m, time 4hrs 30mins

Cost: $20            Alternative Pickup: Yaldhurst

11 August          8.30am               Pegasus/Waikuku to Kaiapoi

A gentle coastal tramp including beach walking.

Alternative route: Walk south along the beach or follow the Pegasus Walkway to Woodend Domain for morning tea. Take the Pegasus Walkway to Pines Beach/Kairaki and then along Waimak/Cam river stop banks to Kaiapoi.

Standard route: Walk Waikuku Surf Club to Pegasus then same as Alternatives.

Stats: yet to be recorded

Cost: $15            Alternative Pickup: Adjacent to Coastguard building Charles St, Kaiapoi

18 August          8.30am               Charteris Bay – Purau, and return

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

Cost: $15            Alternative Pickup: Halswell

25 August          8.30am               Little River to Birdlings Flat

A road walk with steady climb to ridge, along Bossu Rd and down to Birdlings Flat.

Alternative option: As above but starting at top of Kinloch Road.

Stats: distance 17.7km, ascent 600m, time 4hrs 20mins

Cost: $20            Alternative Pickup: Halswell

01 September   8.30am        Princess Margaret Hospital to Huntsbury

Moderate climbs and descents on streets and tracks through Victoria Park to Sugar Loaf and Huntsbury.

Stats: distance 14km, ascent 400m, time 4hrs 50mins

Cost: $10            Alternative Pickup: N/A

08 September   8.30am                Barnett Park – Pony Point

A mixture of gradual and steeper climbs and descents between Barnett Park and Pony Point. Both groups together from lunch.

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

Cost: $15            Alternative Pickup: Windsurf Area, Humphries Drive

15 September   8.30am                Dry Acheron

A mixture of flat grasslands, moderately graded natural stream verge, rocky dry stream beds and many stream crossings.

Stats: distance 13.4/12km, vertical ascent 280m, time 3hrs 45mins

Cost: $20            Alternative Pickup: Yaldhurst

22 September   8.30am                Mt Thomas

A steepish steady climb all the way to lunch, then downhill to the bus.

Standard Route: Up Ridge Track to Hunter Hill then along the ridge to the summit of Mt Thomas, returning via the Wooded Gully Track.

Alternative Route: As above with the option to go down the Wooded Gully track or continue to Mt Thomas and return down the Summit Track (very steep).

Stats: distance 15km, vertical ascent 790m, time 5hrs 45mins

Cost: $20            Alternative Pickup: Lineside Rd by ‘Please don’t litter’ sign

29 September   8.30am                Hogsback Track – Castle Hill

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

Cost: $20            Alternative Pickup: Yaldhurst