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.