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2025 Programme

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September 7th, 2025: Waikaraka to Ambury Farm ride and picnic

Postponed to September 7th due to weather. 
Join Jared, Sarah, Emmeline, and Hugo as we cycle our way to Ambury farm for a winter picnic. Or simply meet us at the farm.
details about the cycle way here: https://www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/.../path-detail.aspx...
Meet at 10am at the Waikaraka Park end of the track.

 

September 6 & 7, 2025: Winter Tongariro Crossing.

Join Mark for this classic trip under Winter conditions. Participants must have had experience with crampoons & ice axe. Helmets, ice axe & crampoons will be mandatory for this trip, these can be rented from the club. It could either be a long day crossing (19km) or split into two with an overnight at the cosy Oturere hut depending on weather & party interest. This trip will only be going ahead if the weather forecast is reasonable.

Contact Mark Roberts mark2005roberts@yahoo.co.nz

 

September 27+28, 2025: Children’s Practical Bushcraft Weekend.

9:30 am Saturday to approximately 2:00 pm Sunday. Waitakere Hut, Anawhata Road. Especially for 7-11 year olds with accompanying adults. Club members only. Limited numbers.
Cost: Pay only for your overnight stay at the hut.

Please reply with contact mobile phone numbers for the accompanying adult(s) and for a named off-site emergency contact person.

See a few photos of past children's bushcraft weekends  here

Contact Sue Grant kiwiguide@xtra.co.nz

 

Whakapapa Spring Fling - Family trips to Ruapehu - September/October School Holidays 2025

Come and join like-minded families for a final spring fling for the year at Whakapapa. Come for a night, come for a week!
Make the most of the fantastic facilities that we have at Mt Ruapehu and enjoy an alpine adventure. With it being a slow start to the season we're hopeful that it might be a late one with fantastic spring skiing to be had.
If not, then there are lots of adventures to be had in the surrounding area. Hiking (Tongariro Crossing anyone?), hot pools, mt biking, rock climbing, volcano museum, and the ever-popular dinosaur museum in Raetihi.
Make your bookings for times that suit you on the ASC web page.
Any questions, please get in touch with Jared on tours@alpinesport.org.nz (Subject: 'Spring Fling 2025').

 

October 24-27, 2025: Ngatuhoa Lodge

Join us for one of ASC's premier events of the year with the Spring Camp at Ngatuhoa Lodge.
Fully off grid and hidden deep within the Kaimai Mamaku Forest Park, Ngatuhoa Lodge is the perfect place to get away from it all. With plenty of activities on site plus rivers and hiking trails nearby this lodge has something for everyone.
The cost is $35pp per night with under 5's free.
Please register your interest at tours@alpinesport.org.nz (Subject "Ngatuhoa 2025"). Please include:
* names of all attendees and their ages,
* dates that you are intending to stay for, and
* whether you would be happy to be a trip leader.
We will reply to confirm your registration and provide payment details.
Note: you must be an ASC member to join this event.

 

November 28-29, 2025: Tunnel Point Campsite

Pack your gear and join Claire, Harper (8) and Jayde (12) for an overnight camping adventure in the beautiful Waitākere Ranges.
We’ll meet at Karekare carpark at 5pm Friday, then take a 1-hour beach walk to Tunnel Point Campsite. Once there, we’ll pitch our tents, make dinner, and watch the sunset (8:22pm) then get our torches out for an epic game of Spotlight.
On Saturday morning, we’ll walk back out to Karekare and cool off with a swim between the flags before heading home around lunchtime.
Keen to join?
Let Claire know by emailing clairelouisejackson@gmail.com
Book your own campsite here: https://www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/parks-recreation/stay-at-park/Pages/accommodation-details.aspx?itemID=101 

 

December 13-14, 2025: Hot Water Beach, Lake Tarawera

Join Claire, Harper (8) and Jayde (12) for an overnight adventure at Hot Water Beach Campsite, Lake Tarawera.

We’re keeping it simple - at 9am we’ll load our bags, tents, and chilly bins onto the water taxi so they’re taken straight to camp.

Then it's lighter going with a daypack along 15km the scenic Tarawera Trail. Expect 5–6 hours of walking (for fit kids) with plenty of spots to stop for a swim and take in the lake views.

The trip suits a mix of walking abilities - you can walk in, walk out, do both, or take the water taxi one way.

Arrive at camp, soak in the natural hot pools, have a relaxed dinner, and watch the sunset over the lake. On Sunday morning, we’ll cruise back across the lake by water taxi to end the adventure. 

    Trip Costs:

    Gear Drop (by Water Taxi)

    • $15 per tent
    • $10 per traming pack (max 15kg; tents carried inside a pack are no extra charge)
    • $5 per chilly bin/ esky
    • +$25 total group fee for the water taxi gear drop (this is evenly split between everyone)

    One-way Water Taxi Fare (people, Sunday campsite to carpark)

    • $40 per adult
    • $30 per child (5-12)
    • $5 per infant (0-5)

    Plus the cost of booking your own campsite

    Keen to join?

     

    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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