Programme

The club has over 70 tramps in its database and these give plenty of scope for a different tramp each week. Many are on private farm land and give the opportunity for members to tramp in areas not normally accessible to the public.

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Ten Tramp Membership Qualification Year:  1st April 2023 – 31st March 2024
CHRISTCHURCH WEATHER

Upcoming Tramps

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

Current programme

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