Note: Tramps all cost $20 – unless otherwise noted

6 April                 8.30am                Prebble Hill

Standard route: Follow farm tracks across the river and to the ridge for lunch with spectacular views of Broken River Valley. After lunch, track down and follow route over stock bridge to bus.
Alternative Route: An easy walk over farmland and stock bridge, followed by a steady climb through tussock to limestone tors. Return the same way.

Stats: distance 10.1km, ascent 298m, time 4hrs
Alternative Pickup: Yaldhurst

 13 April               **8:00**            Mt Barrosa, Stour River

Standard route: Steady climb to the top of the mountain, then return via same route.
Alternative route: 2hr up Stour River, return via same route.

Stats: distance 7.3km, ascent 824m, time 4hrs 30mins
Alternative Pickup: Yaldhurst

20 April              8:30am                Flagpole

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 594m, time 4hrs 50mins
Alternative Pickup: Yaldhurst

27 April               8.30am               Camp Saddle

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 750m, time 4hrs 50mins
Alternative Pickup: Yaldhurst

4 May                8.30am               Hill Top to Cooptown

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 728m, time 4hrs 30mins
Alternative Pickup: Halswell

 11 May               8.30am                Mt Vulcan

Standard route: Undulating tramp over farmland and on farm tracks; steady climb to lunch stop and later on to top of Mt Vulcan. Great coastal and inland views.
Alternative route: As above but sidling around Mt Vulcan with no major climbs.

Stats: distance 12.9km, ascent 250m, time 4hrs 30mins
Alternative Pickup: Woodend

18 May               8.30am               Washpen Falls

This is a commercial operation. The committee may review the cost for this tramp at the March meeting due to the entry fee required.

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
Alternative Pickup: Yaldhurst

 25 May               8.30am               Hoon Hay Reserve to Omahu Bush

An easy to moderate ridge walk with some climbs and descents. Lunch at Coopers Knob.

Standard Route: An undulating Port Hills walk along the Crater Rim Walkway, then various tracks in Omahu Bush.
Alternative Route: As above, but a shorter loop in Omahu Bush.

Stats: distance 13km, ascent 260m, time 3hrs 50mins
Alternative Pickup: PM Hospital

1 June                 8.30 am               Barnett Park to 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
Alternative Pickup: Windsurf Area, Humphries Drive

8 June                 8.30am               Tree Planting followed by a walk

Area to be planted is approx half a kilometre east from the junction of Mt Pleasant Rd and the Summit Rd, on the downhill side of the road.

The bus will park at the pine trees at the top of the East enders track approx 1km from the planting area. Any gear from the planting can then be put on the bus as we walk past.

We propose to walk up past the gun emplacements, probable late lunch spot. Then walk down the ridge through the Urumau Reserve to Lyttleton. Possible deviation to Timeball and or walk along main street for a takeaway coffee/ice cream etc, then to Marina for pickup.

Stats: n/a
Alternative Pickup: Windsurf Area, Humphries Drive

15 June               8.30am               Mt Alexander

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
Alternative Pickup: Woodend

22 June               8.30am               Leith Hill Slump – Kura Tawhiti

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
Alternative Pickup: Yaldhurst

29 June               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
Alternative Pickup: Ohoka Rd Silverstream between Island Rd & Silverstream Blvd

The annual birthday lunch will be held on 6 July.
Details will be provided nearer the time.

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

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