Participants are to put their name & contact details on the trip list at meetings or contact the Trip Leader prior to the trip.

Please do not turn up unexpectedly

By partipating on a trip you are agreeing that any photos taken can be used on either this Website, Facebook or Instagram unless advised to the contrary. 

Please also read​​​​​  the Club's

Safety Management Guide which is under General Info tab above, 

and "ICE" (In Case of Emergency) forms filled in and carried it with you.

October - Saturday 24 and Sunday 25th - U Pass (F/O) (Trip full) 

The U Pass Loop is a challenging alpine tramp in the Earl Mountains, starting off the Milford Highway with a three-wire crossing of the Eglinton River. Follow Mistake Creek through beech forest and river flats, climb past a spectacular waterfall via a natural rock staircase, and cross U Pass at 1,395m before descending through scree and valley terrain via Hut Creek. Trampers must be highly fit, experienced and confident in challenging alpine terrain.

                  Contact Annamarie Gray annieg772@gmail.com

November - Sunday 1st - Castledowns (Listed by Rural Women (D/W)

Come and check out the progress which has been made since the willows have been removed.  Some planting involved.  Leaving 100 George st at 9am.

           Contact Ann I 027 656 9319

November - Tuesday 10th Pourakino River Track tidy up (D/W)
Track trimming and windfall clearing.  Please bring own tools, lunch, suitable footwerar and clothing.  Text me if you are interested in helping

               Contact Graeme Appleby 0274 335 737

November - Wednesday 11th - Club Meeting - Penzy Dinsdale

 Transalpine Traverse of the South Island

November - Tuesday 17th Pourakino River Track tidy up (D/W)
Track trimming and windfall clearing.  Please bring own tools, lunch, suitable footwerar and clothing.  Text me if you are interested in helping.  

                Contact Graeme Appleby 0274 335 737

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December - Wednesday 9th Club Meeting

December - Sunday 13th - Castledowns (Listed by Rural Women (D/W)

Come and check out the progress which has been made since the willows have been removed.  Some planting involved.  Leaving 100 George st at 9am.

                Contact Ann I 027 656 9319

​​​​​​​2027

January 2027 – Thursday 7^th – Wednesday 13^th – Bike Trip (O/B) - Timaru Area

The trip is limited to 25 participants with bikes, with a waiting list, as plans can change for people during the year.

Accommodation for 7^thto 12^th January inclusive (6 nights).

Travel 7^th to Timaru, home 13^th with five biking days.

The base will be the Timaru Top 10 Holiday Park, phone 0800 242 121.

• Please book your own accommodation. 
• Book now as this is a busy holiday period.
• You may like to share. 
• If anyone is looking for someone to share accommodation with, please let me know.

Transport and other associated costs should be approx. $275 - $325 per person including a shared meal on the first night.  Other evening meals at arranged venues, but at your own cost.  Bring your own breakfasts and lunches.  PakNSave very close. 

Deposit of $150 required by 20^th May, with the balance due end of October and a reminders will be sent.

Biking Areas – Order not yet set.

Hakataramea Valley

McKenzie Pass – Tekapo

Timaru, Temuka- Pleasant Point – Cave – Timaru

Timaru waterfront tracks one way or return

Timaru – Pleasant Point - Geraldine

Please contact me to book your place, bookings open today.

                             Contact Ian ph 027 232 0138 or

              Email iahesmith@gmail.com

March 2027 - 27 March to 3 April - Dusky Track (F) (O)

Expressions of interest only at this stage - 8 nights 9 days

FIT AND EXPERIENCED TRAMPERS ONLY (physically and mentally)
Must be known by and be financial members of the Tramping Club.

Proposed order of nights:
Hauroko hut
Halfway hut
Lake Roe Hut
Supper Cove Hut
Loch Maree hut
Supper Cove hut
Kintail hut
Upper Spey hut

Hut bookings not required, first in first served.

Contact Annamarie Gray
annieg772@gmail.com

April - Saturday 17th - Routeburn Challenge (Event)

Please be aware of runners using the Routeburn Track early this day.

                                                CLASSIFICATION

(D) Day Trip                         (S)  Social                              (B) Biking

(E)  Easy 1-4 hours             (K) Kayaking                         (I)  Instructional

(M)  Medium 4-8 hours     (W) Track Maintenance/Planting                      

(F)  Fit 8-24hrs                    (V) Volunteer (stoat trapping)       

(O)  Overnight                     (V)  Marshalling at Events

                                                        CLUB RULES

The  Trip Leader, President or Club Captain has the right to refuse the inclusion of any person who, in their opinion, is physically unfit, has not sufficient experience, or has not adequate equipment. 

​​​​​​​Listing of a name for a trip will commit a person to pay the full transport cost plus food. Refund only by written application to the Committee.

This trip list is subject to alteration.

Trip leaders will advise when and where trips depart from.

                                                  DELAYED TRIPS

Should a party be late returning, inquiries can be made to Emergency Contact Person nominated by the Trip Leader or the Club Captain.

                                                        GEAR LIST

Check with Trip Leader or contact any Committee member regarding the minimum gear requirements  or check under General Info on website.