Trips, Tramps & More...
2024 Programme
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Ruapehu Working Bee - 29th/30th March 2025
Sunday Walk - Whatipu to Pararaha return – Saturday 5th April 2025
Walk over the hills along the Gibbons and Muir tracks to the Les Ward Shelter by the Pararaha Stream for lunch, and return along the beach visiting the Whatipu caves on the way.
See https://nztramper.com/gibbons-track-muir-track-pararaha-valley-track-to-beach-loop/ for details.
This is a trip which has not been done by our club for some years. It has always been very popular with tramping groups, school groups and family groups. Prior to the 1950’s the caves were used for Saturday night dances and social functions. Whatipu area has an interesting history so do join us - we would love to have your company.
Contact leaders:- Calin Cascaval and Anca Suvaiala on 022 408 2800 or email calin@cascaval.us or anca@cascaval.us
Small People on Big Hills - Maungakiekie Nature Walk and Picnic - 5th April - Maungakiekie / One Tree Hill
Meet at 2:45pm at the grassy knoll behind the Sorrento carpark on the Royal Oak side of One Tree Hill. Please arrive on time as we will leave at for walk at 3pm. We will walk around the cone off the track, it may take between 60-90mins to go around at kid pace and playing as they go.
Bring snacks, drinks, sturdy shoes and warm/waterproof clothing for some off-track exploring this beautiful maunga. Bring picnic dinner and picnic rugs for early dinner picnic (leave in car) after the walk.
Contact Abi to register abimaeraymond@gmail.com
Easter Camp - 18th to 22nd April - Pirongia Forest Park Lodge
Cost: $120 pp for the weekend.
Camping: there are spaces for camping, but this isn't in addition to the bunkrooms.
Small People on Big Hills - Te Arai loop walk - 3rd May
Sunday Walk - Tiritiri Matangi Sunday 4th May 2025
Sunday Walk - Waiheke Island Coastal Walk Sunday 8th June 2025
Snowcraft Weekend - 26th/27th July 2025
Come and learn the skills required for above the bush travel and alpine crossings. An introductory course focused on gaining the skills and confidence for moving on snow and ice including ice axe and crampon use, self arrest , use of basic avalanche equipment . This is based at our cosy Ruapehu Hut but Saturday night will spent higher up the mountain at the Alpine hut on delta corner. Course includes one evening introductory session approximately 1 month prior to the course which will cover gear options. Cost $350 per person (members) or $500 non-member ( includes main meals and accommodation). Transport is not included but will be co-ordinated between participants , travel down Friday evening back Sunday afternoon/early evening. Participants need to have or hire a helmet, ice axe and crampons ($25/ set for the weekend).
Contact: Mark Roberts mark2005roberts@yahoo.co.nz
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.