Trips, Tramps & More...

2025/26 Programme

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  • Mid-winter Possum Run held at the Waitakere Hut 

 

4th July to 19th July - Whakapapa Winter Wanders

Make the most of the school holidays and join the team down at Whakapapa for winter and Matariki fun. Activities will be flexible but we'll try to include:

  • Snowman building 
  • Igloo building
  • Tobogganing 
  • Snowshoeing
  • Tree / hut decorating 
  • Matariki crafts
  • Baking: Mince pies; mulled wine; gingerbread; etc.
  • Table tennis (table available, bring your own bats/balls)
  • Movies (projector available, bring own laptop and cables)
  • and more!

Activities are volunteer lead so if there is something you would want to add please contact us to add it.

Book your hut accommodation via the website and come and join us!

More details here.  Or contact tours@alpinesport.org.nz

 

26th to 27th September - Children's Practical Bushcraft

Come and experience an overnight stay in the Waitakere ranges at the ASC hut. Have fun with your host, Sue, making bush bivvies, map reading, and compass navigation. There will even be time to roast some marshmallows.
This is not your typical doc hut. The ASC hut has a fireplace, comfortable lounge, and a well stocked kitchen (appliances and utensils) to whip up your bush meals.
Don't feel comfortable staying overnight? Just come for the day and check out the facilities.
Who's this for?
This event is aimed at 7-11 year olds (and their parents) who want to learn basic bushcrafts.
Where and When is it?
9:30 am Saturday to approximately 2:00 pm Sunday at the ASC Waitakere Hut, on Anawhata Road.
Costs:
Bring your own food.
Simply pay for your day stay or nights accommodation at the hut.
Please confirm with your host, Sue (kiwiguide@xtra.co.nz), including your contact mobile phone numbers for the accompanying adult(s) and for a named off-site emergency contact person.
Note:
This is an ASC members only event. Join up at https://www.alpinesports.org.nz/
Children must come with an accompanying adult.
Limited numbers.

 

October 4th - Working Bee @ Waitakere Hut 

Roll up your sleeves and get stuck in — we're giving the Waitakere hut track some serious love and we want YOU to be part of it!

We'll be laying pebble lock and topping it with pebbles to create a track that's built to last. But the best part? We're inviting all families to bring a painted pebble (45mm diameter x 20mm thick max) to line the sides of the track — your own little mark on a place we all treasure.

Where: Waitakere hut carpark
When: October 4 @10am till 3pm (rain date is the following weekend)

What to bring:
• Packed lunch & plenty of water
• Gloves
• A dust mask for those mixing cement
• Your painted pebble(s)

If you haven't visited the Waitakere hut before this is a great way to come and check out the facilities.

Note: your pebbles will need to be sealed with nail polish or polyurethane spray to protect them from the elements.

For further information please contact tours@alpinesport.org.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.

 

 

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