Pack ‘n Boots Tramping Group and Shoe Strings Walking Group
Program July to December 2025
Pack ‘n Boots dates are Sundays unless otherwise indicated
All Shoe String Trips (red font) are on Saturdays unless otherwise indicated
If you intend tramping you must text the leader the day before.
Disclaimer for Trip Schedule - Participation in all trips is at your own risk. If you have not been with us before, please phone the leader and discuss the trip to make sure you are fit enough and have the correct gear and food before you come out tramping. Do not overestimate your ability and put others in the group at risk. Any trip on the Programme may be changed or cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances. Cars are pooled – travel costs are paid to the respective drivers.
Trips are generally “Moderate” 5 to 7 hours, moderate climbs, rough tracks, easy stream crossings unless noted as “Easy” or “Hard” when they are shorter, flatter, good tracks with bridges or longer, steeper climbs, routes and river crossings.
Weather forecasts from www.yr.no just enter NZ locality and the Norwegians will tell you what the weather will be!
5 July 2025 | Te Aroha – Whakapipi Track Leader: Allan/Shirley 021 168 6097 Meet at the Western Bay of Plenty car park (Barkes Corner) at 8:45. Travel contribution: $20. |
6 July 2025 | Otawa Trig from Te Puke Quarry Road. Moderate grade 5-6 hours. Leader: Jo – 027 634 9492. Meet at the Papamoa Surfclub to depart at 8. Travel contribution: $5. |
13 July 2025 | Wairongomai (Te Aroha), Buck Rock and lower stope Moderate grade, 5-6 hours. Leader: Jeanne – 027 242 2755 Meet at the Western Bay of Plenty car park (Barkes Corner) to depart at 8. Travel contribution: $20. |
19 July 2025 | Upland Rd North-South Track Leader: Suzanne L - 027 493 2026 Meet at the Bethlehem Hall at 8:45. Travel contribution: $15. |
20 July 2025 | Waitawheta Hut from Franklin Road Long moderate tramp (22km) 6-7 hours. Leaders: Sue and Eric – 022 326 7015. Meet at the Wairoa Bridge car park to depart at 8. Travel contribution: $15 |
27 July 2025 | Two tramps for the price of one: First: Te Tapui loop Maungakawa, then stop on Kaimais for the North / South track to Henderson tramline and back out including the loop. Both are moderate tramps, about 6.5 km, 3 hours (each). Leader: Campbell – 021 155 3161 Meet at the Western Bay of Plenty car park (Barkes Corner) to depart at 8. Travel contribution: $15. |
2 August 2025 | Daley’s Clearing Loop Leader: Glenda 021 059 3327. Meet at the Bethlehem Hall at 8:45. Travel contribution: $20 |
3 August 2025 | Omokoroa loop walk. A walk around the Omokoroa peninsula. Leaders: Steve and Jane – 021 900 802. Meet at the Wairoa Bridge car park to depart at 8. Travel contribution: $5 |
10 August 2025 | Tauranganui Bay to Rangitoto Peak Moderate tramp (15 km), 4-5 hours Leaders: Anneke and Karel – 0274 375 558 Meet at the Papamoa Surfclub to depart at 8. Travel contribution: $20. |
16 August 2025 | Black Hill & Martha Mine Leader: Averil 021139 0986 Meet at the Bethlehem Hall at 8:45 Travel contribution: $15 |
17 August 2025 | Hongi’s track. This is a moderate tramp, 12 km, 5 hours. Leaders: Steve and Jane – 021 900 802. Meet at the Papamoa Surfclub to depart at 8. Travel contribution: $20. |
24 August 2025 | Wairere Falls and the Hidden Falls. This is a moderate tramp, approx 14-16km, 5-6 hours. Leader Karel & Anneke – 027 437 5558. Meet at the Western Bay of Plenty car park (Barkes Corner) to depart at 8. Travel contribution: $15 |
30 August 2025 | Gordon Carmichael Walk – Matua Leader: Barbara W 027 248 4555 Meet at the Bethlehem Hall at 8:45 Travel contribution: N/A |
31 August 2025 | Whakawerawera Forest walk. Leader: Anne – 027 206 4656. Meet at the Papamoa Surfclub to depart at 8. Travel contribution: $20. |
7 September 2025 | Strawberry Trees walk starting at Golden Cross. Moderate tramp, steep in places. 10 km, 5 hours Leaders: Steve and Jane – 021 900 802. Meet at the Wairoa Bridge car park to depart at 8. Travel contribution: $15. |
13 September 2025 | Tarawera Trail Leader: Barbz 027 209 7168 Meet at Te Akau ki School, Doncaster Rd, Papamoa at 8:45. Travel contribution: $20. |
14 September 2025 | Mokaihaha walk. Large podocarps and a chance to hear kaka and other native birdlife while walking along the Mokaihaha Track which takes you past Lake Rotohokahoka Moderate tramp, about 9 km, 3-4 hours Leader: Jean – 027 242 2755 Meet at the Western Bay of Plenty car park (Barkes Corner) to depart at 8. Travel contribution: $20. |
21 September 2025 | Te Puke to Otanewainuku Leaders: Sue and Eric – 022 326 7015. Meet at the Papamoa Surfclub to depart at 8. Travel contribution: $10. |
27 September 2025 | Kohi Point Whakatane Leader: Glenda 021 059 3327 Meet at Te Akau ki School, Doncaster Rd, Papamoa at 8:45. Travel contribution: $20 |
28 September 2025 | Whakamarama Road (Blade Park) towards Hurunui Hut. Stream crossings, this is a moderate tramp, 6-7 hours. Leader: Brent – 027 290 3076. Meet at the Wairoa Bridge car park to depart at 8. Travel $5 DAY LIGHT SAVING |
5 October 2025 | Mangakino Pack track via Tui Mines. This is a moderate tramp, approx 6-7 hours, 15 Km. Leader: David – 022 018 4327. Meet at the Western Bay of Plenty car park (Barkes Corner) to depart at 8. Travel contribution: $20. |
11 October 2025 | Woods Mill Track Leader: Suzanne L - 027 493 2026 Meet at the Western Bay of Plenty car park (Barkes Corner) at 8:45. Travel contribution: $20 |
12 October 2025 | Hurunui Hut from the summit of SH29 via the North South track. Stream crossings, this is a moderate tramp, 5-6 hours. Leader: Jeanne – 027 242 2755. Meet at the Western Bay of Plenty car park (Barkes Corner) to depart at 8. Travel congtribution: $10. |
19 October 2025 | Waihi Beach to Homunga Bay. This is a moderate tramp with lovely coastal views. Approx 6-7 hours. Leader Karel & Anneke – 027 437 5558. Meet at the Wairoa Bridge car park to depart at 8. Travel contribution: $15. |
25 October 2025 | Summerhill Papamoa Hills Leader: Glenda 021 059 3327 Meet at the Te Akau ki School, Doncaster Rd, Papamoa at 8:45. Travel contribution: $5 |
26 October 2025 | Labour Weekend – Public Holiday – No Tramp |
2 November 2025 | Lake Tarawera to the Hot springs. This is a long moderate tramp, approx 22km, 7 hours. Bring you swimmers if you want a soak. Leader David – 022 018 4327. Meet at the Papamoa Surf Club car park to depart at 8. Travel contribution: $20 |
7-9 November 2025 | Thames (AWAY WEEKEND) Leader: Averil 021 139 0986 Meet: As required Travel contribution: $20 |
9 November 2025 | Lindemann Loop and Cashmore Clearing. This is a moderate/hard tramp, 6-7 hours. Leader Brent – 027 290 3076. Meet at the Wairoa Bridge car park to depart at 8. Travel contribution $10. |
16 November 2025 | Whakatane to Ohope Great tramp for the summer. This is a moderate tramp 6-7 hours. 16 kms. Leaders: Sue and Eric – 022 326 7015. Meet at the Papamoa Surf Club car park to depart at 8. Travel contribution: $20. |
22 November 2025 | Ngatuhoa Loop Leader: Barbz 027 209 7168 Meet at the Bethlehem Hall at 8:45 Travel contribution: |
23 November 2025 | Abseil Rock via the Tuahu track. This is a moderate / hard tramp approx 6 hours. Leader: David – 022 018 4327. Meet at the Wairoa Bridge car park to depart at 8. Travel contribution: $10. |
30 November 2025 | 2 trigs and Orokawa Bay Waihi. This is a moderate tramp, approx 15-16 km, 5-6 hours. Leader David – 022 018 4327. Meet at the Wairoa Bridge car park to depart at 8. Travel contribution: $15. |
6 December 2025 | Daisy Hardwick (CHRISTMAS LUNCH) Leader and details later. |
7 December 2025 | Ngamuwahine track through to Whakamarama Road. Moderate tramp 6-7 hours, stream crossings. Leaders Karel & Anneke – 0274 375 558. Meet at the Western Bay of Plenty car park (Barkes Corner) to depart at 8. Travel contribution: $5. |
9 December 2025 | Pack’nBoots Planning meeting. |
14 December 2025 | Walk and Xmas lunch. More details later. Leader Sue – 022 326 7015. |
Many thanks to those who have volunteered to lead a tramp. Our group would not function without these people.
Pack ‘n’ Boots have a website – www.sportsground.co.nz/packnboots which has a lot of good information, plus photos of previous trips.
A few essentials required for good, safe tramping -–
- Good footwear (boots) and socks. Gaiters are good to protect those shins, but not essential.
- Good clothing (thermals dry quickly/less bulky than wool), 2 layers best plus something on top.
- Extra warm clothing in case the weather changes.
- Wet weather gear
- Hat or cap
- Food and plenty of water
- Small First Aid Kit with the basics – plasters, own medication etc. Also, must include your emergency contact details
A certain level of fitness is required to make tramping more enjoyable for you. Can you walk around AND up the Mount in 1.5 hours? Phoning any leader for advice is a good idea, they all will encourage you.
Contact details:
Coordinator:
Karel Driessen - Mobile 0274 375 558
Email: packnbootstrampinggroup@gmail.com
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