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2025/26 Programme

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15th March 2026: Tawharanui BBQ and Kiwi Spotting

Join Jonathan and Janet Hodder for a late afternoon walk in Tawharanui Regional Park followed by a BBQ tea and early evening Kiwi spotting - 8.00 to 9.00 pm.
BYO BBQ supplies and a red light for kiwi spotting.
Alternatively head up early on Saturday and spend the night.
Camp bookings via: https://www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/en/parks-recreation/stay-at-park/find-accommodation/accommodation-details/79.html
More details to come!

 

27th March 2026: A-Frame Summer Adventures

Swap your snow gear for tramping boots and come enjoy the A-Frame Hut in its summer glory. Peaceful, family-friendly, and tucked away from the crowds, it’s the perfect base for exploring the mountains at a slower pace. Open to ASC members and their guests only, you might even have it all to yourself. Summer stays are just $35 per night for members, including food. Great value for families looking for an easy weekend getaway.
Things to do:
• Walk to Tama Lakes or take on the Tongariro Crossing
• Cold plunge at Tawhai Falls (Gollum’s Pool) or in the Waihonunu Stream
• Try out the climbing crags around Meads Wall and Whakapapa Gorge
• Kids can catch their own trout at the Tongariro National Trout Centre, or visit Dinosaur World in Raetihi
• Foodies, don’t miss The Station Café at National Park - 4.9 stars and set in a beautifully restored railway building

What’s on around the mountain:
• Tussock Traverse – 28 March 2026
• Ring of Fire Volcanic Ultra & Relay – 27–29 March 2026


Pack your sunnies, your tramping boots, and that book you’ve been meaning to read.
Summer at the A-Frame is about easy adventures, big views and leaving with your cup full for the year ahead. Pick up a hut key from Auckland before you go, or from Ian Seddon in Turangi. Contact bookings@alpinesport.org.nz to plan your summer stay.

 

3rd April 2026: Easter Camp at Lake Ōkataina

Join us for the ever popular ASC Easter Camp. Located at Camp Ngati Rongoma near Lake Okataina.
Apart from the Easter Egg hunt, bivi making and large field at the lodge near by activities include Lake Okataina, short and long bush walks, glow worms, Rotorua's thermal sights, and mountain biking tracks.
We will have space for 90 people in a variety of cabins and dorms plus space for campers as well.
Cost is $18pp per night and is to be paid in advance.
Please register your interest with tours@alpinesport.org.nz.
Please include
- name and group size
- arrival date and number of nights you want to stay
- accommodation preference (cabin, dorm, camping)
For more information please visit:
- Camp Facilities: https://campbookings.rongomai.iwi.nz/

 

12th April 2026: Karekare

An exploration of the recently reopened Zion Hill track down to the Parahaha Valley and return along the coast
Starting from the Karekare Beach carpark we walk Pohutakawa Glade for a short distance before the steady climb up Zion Hill to reach the ridge. We will take this at a slow pace having a morning tea stop along the way.
Then it’s down the other side all the way to the Parahaha Valley. Just before reaching the valley we will stop for lunch. There is now a very grand new boardwalk which winds its way through some magnificent kauri. It is here at a purpose built area we will have our lunch.
We then complete the remainder of Zion Hill and go directly to the coast using the sand dunes and tunnel track back to Karekare.
Total estimated time including lunch: 4.75 hours. Bring your poles if you use them.
Meet at 10 am Karekare Beach Carpark
Book with leader Linda Webber (linda.webber@xtra.co.nz or 021440711) or tours@alpinesport.org.nz

 

18th - 19th April 2026: Sanctuary Mountain

Travel down on Saturday morning for a self guided tour of the Southern Enclosure which includes 5km of walking tracks inside a predator proof fence. Entrance fees $32 adult, $16 childen under 17.The Sanctuary also offers other tours which can be viewed on their website below. Sunday we will be doing the Over the Mountain track (including Te Raki track and Te Tonga track) which takes the historic route to Pukeatua Peak, from Hicks Road on the northern side to Pukeatua on the south. Allow 5-6 hours. Walkers will enjoy wonderful views of the forest and lush Waikato landscape from the two southern peaks. Depending on numbers we will either organise our own self shuttle or use the Sanctury shuttle $20 per person. The Sunday walk could be done as a day trip from Auckland but as we plan to start walkign at 9:30am an early start would be required.
The Sancturay advises the following Caution: The ‘Over the Mountain’ track is not suitable for children under 12 years of age. 
This track is suitable for experienced hikers and adventurous walkers with a high level of fitness. This track is steep at times and will be very muddy and slippery in wet weather. We strongly recommend ensuring that you are fully kitted out with water, food, footwear, and clothing appropriate for hiking. 
Our family plan to stay at the top 10 holiday park in Cambridge Saturday night.
Register your interest with Mark Roberts   mark2005roberts@yahoo.co.nz

 

More details on future trips coming soon... 

  • Mid-winter Possum Run held at the Waitakere Hut 

 

RECURRING WEEKLY ACTIVITIES
Thursday Walks – Walks are held on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of every month (except January and December).

We use a separate communications list with full details of trips for those regularly taking part. If you wish to join the list and come on the walks, send us an email on the link below.

For further information or to join the list, contact Clive Bolt  thursday.walks@alpinesport.org.nz.

 

 

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