tramping program July 2024 to dec 2024
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TRIP DETAILS |
BOOKINGS |
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11 August |
Waiotapu Lake Okaro Maunga Kakaramea (Rainbow Mountain)
Rotorua |
Colin or Margaret Standing Phone : 07 855 1335 | Txt : 027 326 6886 Email : standings@xtra.co.nz Open : Monday 29 July 2024 |
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25 August |
Cossey - Massey Loop Track Cossey Gorge Track
Hunua Ranges |
Colin or Margaret Standing Phone : 07 855 1335 | Txt : 027 326 6886 Email : standings@xtra.co.nz Open : Monday 12 August |
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8 September |
McBrinns Creek
Maratoto Valley |
Dianne Lee Phone/Txt : 027 272 6617 Email : leedi444@gmail.com Open : Monday 26 August |
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22 September |
Kararariki Track Whatawhata |
Sue Grocock Phone/Txt : 027 440 2448 Email : rongee@xtra.co.nz Open : Monday 9 September |
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6 October |
Round the Bridges Cambridge |
Sue Grocock Phone / Txt : 027 440 2448 Email : rongee@xtra.co.nz Open : Monday 23 September |
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20 October |
Otanewainuku Forest
Oropi |
Sue Grocock Phone / Txt : 027 440 2448 Email : rongee@xtra.co.nz Open : Monday 7 October |
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Tuesday 22 October |
AGM – 7.30pm |
St. Alban’s Church (Chartwell Cooperating Church), 126 Comries Road, Chartwell Note: This is a change from the previous notification |
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3 November |
Lindemanns Loop Track
Katikati |
Colin or Margaret Standing Phone : 07 855 1335 | Txt : 027 326 6886 Email : standings@xtra.co.nz Open : Monday 21 October |
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17 November |
Various tracks from Te Kauri Lodge
Kawhia |
Colin or Margaret Standing Phone : 07 855 1335 | Txt : 027 326 6886 Email : standings@xtra.co.nz Open : Monday 4 November |
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22 – 25 November |
Fabulous Socks Long Weekend Away
Ruapehu |
Dianne Lee Phone/Txt : 027 272 6617 Email : leedi444@gmail.com Preferential Bookings Open : Monday 30 September General Bookings Open : Monday 14 October |
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1 December |
Christmas Tramp
Katikati |
Dianne Lee Phone/Txt : 027 272 6617 Email : leedi444@gmail.com Open : Monday 4 November |
Sunday 11 August Rotorua Grade 2
Waiotapu Lake Okaro and Maunga Kakaramea (Rainbow Mountain)
Lake Okaro is located adjacent to the Waimungu Road near Waiotapu and is the smallest of the Rotorua Lakes under public Management. The quality of the water, once poor, has been improved in recent years to offer recreational opportunities.
The walkway of about 2.3km follows the lake edge on an easy graded track. Walking time about 1hr. The vans are then relocated to the base of Maunga Kakaramea and the walk starts by passing two craters and thermal activity on the Crater Lake Walk. The last section may still be inaccessible due to safety concerns following recent weather events.
We will follow the zig-zag track steadily upwards for about 1½ hours to reach the summit road. Care is required here to avoid any occasional vehicle. At the top, great views in all directions. Then back down the track and off to the hot pools at Waikite Valley Thermal Pools for a hot dip for those that want. Cost is an extra $25 per adult, or $18 with a SuperGold Card. Cafe on site for those that want. Then homeward bound. Expect to walk about 4½hours.
Depart: 7.30am Return: 6 – 6.30pm approx
Cost: $25.00 (members) + swim 30.00 (non-members) + swim
Leaders: Colin and Margaret Standing
Bookings Open: Monday 29 July @ 6pm
Contact: Colin or Margaret Phone 07 855 1335 Txt 027 326 6886 Email standings@xtra.co.nz
Sunday 25 August Hunua Ranges Grades 1+ & 2
Cossey - Massey Loop Track and Cossey Gorge Track
Starting at the Hunua Falls car park, after passing through the boot cleaning stations and short walk over the footbridge, we turn left through the bush for a few hundred metres to reach a junction (left to Cossey Gorge, right to Massey Loop).
Grade 2: Turn right and within a few metres start to climb stairs (hundreds, but well graded and with breathing spaces) and climb gradually to the top of the ridge at 345 m. A bit further on we reach the junction with the Cossey-Wairoa Dam Track (closed due to kauri dieback). Then its undulating down to reach the Cossey Reservoir maybe for lunch. After lunch we cross the dam, head down the road a short way and turn left at the Cossey Gorge entrance. Guess what? more steps, but this time down a very pleasant gorge track, narrow in places and undulating. Further down we cross the stream on a new swing-bridge and walk on to the junction and turn right back to the car park. Expect to walk about 8.3 km (about 4 hours).
Grade 1: At the junction we turn left and walk through bush to reach a new swing-bridge over the stream. A short distance on, we start the stairs. The first group has about 240 (sounds terrible, but these are uniform well graded steps, not so bad if you take your time).After some undulations of the narrow track more steps but in smaller groups. A very nice walk up the narrow gorge with a few more steps at the top brings us to the Cossey Reservoir with great views over the water. After a good rest, the way back is reverse our steps. Expect to walk about 6 km (about 3 hours).
Depart: 8am Return: 5pm approx
Cost: $25.00 (members) $30.00 (non-members)
Leaders: G2 - Colin Standing and Ron Clarke
G1+ - TBA
Bookings Open: Monday 12 August @ 6pm
Contact: Colin or Margaret Phone 07 855 1335 Txt 027 326 6886 Email standings@xtra.co.nz
Sunday 8 September Maratoto Grades 1+ & 2
McBrinns Creek and Maratoto Valley
It has been a long time since we have been in this valley (2014) and was a favourite of Keith Wilkinson’s.
The Grade 2+ trip will be led by Barbara who will take you past the old quarry and onto a track which is overgrown, narrow in places with lots of slips and tricky bits, but will be challenging fun. The track looks like it is now mainly used by hunters. The bush is lush and healthy with quite a few fantails around.
The track is undulating, and you are loosely following the creek which you will be crossing from time to time (so possible wet feet). You will hopefully get to explore the old mining relics that might still be around. This is a mining area so be careful of shafts etc. Expect to walk 4- 5h.
The Grade1+ group will have morning tea then make our way down a four wheel track to the end of Maratoto Road. This walk takes in old relics from mining days and then on towards Golden Cross mine as far as we want then to return same way. Expect to walk 3-4h If time an ice-cream on the way home.
Depart: 8am Return: 5pm approx
Cost: $25.00 (members) $30.00 (non-members)
Leaders: G1+ - Dianne and Pam
G2 - Barbara and friends
Bookings Open: Monday 26 August @ 6pm
Contact: Dianne Phone/Txt 027 272 6617 Email leedi444@gmail.com
Sunday 22 September Whatawhata Grade 1
Karakariki Track
This walk includes suspension bridges, a stream and waterfall. The track is part of a farm with a small uphill section included. Be prepared to walk up to 2 hours. This will be a relatively a short day, with options to also walk small track at Te Kowhai for those who wish.
Time also for coffee/ice cream at end of day.
Depart: 8am Return: 5.30pm approx
Cost: $25.00 (members) $30.00 (non-members)
Leaders: Sue and Carol
Bookings Open: Monday 9 September @ 6pm
Contact: Sue Grocock Txt 027 440 2448 Email rongee@xtra.co.nz
Sunday 6 October Cambridge Grade 1
Round the Bridges
We will start this walk parking by Victoria Bridge in Cambridge. The walk should take about 2 hours with time for coffee, ice cream or possibly even a swim at Perry aquatic Centre, Williamson Street, Cambridge
Depart: 8am Return: 4pm approx
Cost: $25.00 (members) $30.00 (non-members)
Leaders: Sue and Friends
Bookings Open: Monday 23 September @ 6pm
Contact: Sue Grocock Phone/txt 027 440 2448 Email rongee@xtra.co.nz
Sunday 20 October Oropi Grades 1+& 2
Otanewainuku Forest
At the car park there is a shelter, toilets and picnic area. After morning tea the Grade 1+ group will do two tracks. The first, Rimu Loop Track that is a gently graded walk with some impressively large very old rimu trees. It starts from the opposite side of the road near the carpark. The second walk is across the road, it is a loop and has some undulation but a nice track. Expect to walk approx. 3h
Grade 2 walk - for the slightly more agile a well-marked route branches off the Rimu Loop Walk after 15 minutes it undulates through the forest to the Whataroa Falls. The waterfall is a popular swimming hole and picnic spot where you could have lunch.
Explore this lovely stream with cascades and pools before returning the same way.
Expect to walk 3-4 hours and if time allows we will stop off for a hot soak at the Oropi Hot Pools, so bring your togs and money for an ice cream/coffee. They have a café attached to the pools if you don’t want a hot dip.
Depart: 7.30am Return: 5.30pm approx
Cost: $25.00 (members) + optional swim $13.00 $30.00 (non-members) + optional swim $13.00
Leaders: G2 - Ron
G1+ - Dianne and Pam
Bookings Open: Monday 7 October @ 6pm
Contact: Sue Grocock Phone/Txt 027 440 2448 Email rongee@xtra.co.nz
Sunday 3 November Katikati Grades 1+ & 2+
Lindemanns Loop Track
The track begins at the carpark at the end of Lindemanns Road, where a viewing platform provides views of Katikati and the Bay of Plenty. After going through a gate, we take the right fork and begin a long but reasonably gentle ascent, interrupted by dips down to cross shallow unbridged streams and an easily negotiated slip.
Several waterfalls can be glimpsed on the way and gaps in the bush allow views over the Bay of Plenty. After about 5km we reach the junction with the Wairoa Stream Track and another waterfall.
After another 2km a steep descent brings us to the junction with the Waitawheta Hut track and the remains of an old kauri dam. The track then levels off for a short while before heading down, steep in places, back to the carpark. Grade 1's will walk the first part of the track and return at some suitable point.
Grade 2+ expect to walk about 11 km.
Depart: 7.30am Return: 5.30pm approx
Cost: $25.00 (members) $30.00 (non-members)
Leaders: Colin Standing and Ron Clarke
Bookings Open: Monday 21 October @ 6pm
Contact: Colin Phone 07 855 1335 Txt 027 326 6886 Email standings@xtra.co.nz
Sunday 17 November Kawhia Grades 1+ & 2
Devlin's Route, McKenzie Route, Fort Route, Sheep Track, Waikuku Track, Warikanui Route, Manuka Track
We park our van(s) at the roadside parking at Te Kauri Lodge.
Grade 2 - Depending upon the weather, Grade 2's may elect to walk all of these tracks (about 9 km). Starting on Devlin's Route, descending down through amazing bush and limestone bluffs followed by an ascent up the McKenzie Route to near Highway 31, with possible views to Kawhia.
There may be an option to walk and return along the Fort track (which will put a further 1.5 hours on the total walk). Carrying on through some farmland we then descend the pretty Sheep Track followed by a walk alongside the Waikuku Track leading to the Warikanui Route. After crossing a swing bridge a steady climb up the Manuka Track will return us to the vans.
Expect to walk 6 to 9 km.
Grade 1+ - Depending on the weather, Grade 1's may elect to walk 3 or 4 tracks starting on the Manuka track.
Expect to walk about 4 to 5km.
Depart: 8am Return: 5pm approx
Cost: $25.00 (members) $30.00 (non-members)
Leaders: Carol Davies, Alison Orchard, Colin Standing and Ron Clarke
Bookings Open: Monday 4 November @ 6pm
Contact: Colin or Margaret Phone 07 855 1335 Txt 027 326 6886 Email standings@xtra.co.nz
FABULOUS SOCKS WEEKEND AWAY
Friday 22 – Monday 25 November Ruapehu 3 nights - All Grades
We have re booked the Taupo Ski Lodge which is at the top of the Bruce Road. It is a fully equipped lodge sleeping around 28 in bunk rooms. These weekends are loads of fun with lots of options offered to keep you happy and entertained, even if you don’t want to tramp/walk.
Cost
Accommodation will be $75.00 (total for 3 nights) on your booking plus $80.00 to drivers, this covers all transport for the weekend.
Plan
We plan to meet at Turangi Z Station for lunch then make our way all together in convoy up the mountain with a couple of stops for shortish walks on the way aiming to be at the lodge for around 3-4pm. Our hosts (Scott and Vicki) will already be at the lodge and hopefully with the fire going.
Saturday and Sunday will have a couple of walk/tramping options. On Saturday night there will be the Fabulous Socks theme for dinner so start dressing your socks up as we have guest judges and prizes, we will also have a fun quiz.
We also have an opportunity to go on the Sky Waka Gondola (cost $59.00 - there is a senior rate with gold card) and have a coffee.
Meals
You will need to provide your own breakfast/lunches. We are going to have 3 teams for dinner/dishes and clean up, to share the load. You will be asked to contribute to one dinner over this period, your team leader will contact you about this. It means you only do dinner and dishes for the whole group once over the whole weekend.
After the lodge clean up on the Monday, we are planning to leave around 10am via Taupo to the Wairakei BP for lunch and next door to the Wairakei Terraces and Hot Pools for a soak for those who want, so bring your togs and Gold Card, then we will head home.
Preferential Bookings
Open from Monday 30 September for those who were already confirmed on the March attempt earlier in the year. An email will go out to these people inviting them for expressions of interest in September.
General Bookings
Open to others – members or non-members on Monday 14 October
Contact Dianne with expressions of interest from Monday 14 October
Txt/phone : 027 272 6617 Email : leedi444@gmail.com
Leave your name, contact details and if you are happy to be a driver or need ride.
Once your booking is confirmed by Dianne you should pay your $75.00 to club treasurer Colin as close to confirmation time as possible.
Bank account number 03-0306-0208429-000 - Put your name as a reference
All accommodation must be paid by Thursday 14 November otherwise you have no bunk place.
Further Details
The carpooling and other arrangement details will then be sent via email to the people confirmed attending. There is a lot of organisation goes into the weekends so confirm your place early for a unique, fun time.
Sunday 1 December Katikati - All Grades
Christmas Tramp and Lunch
This is the last tramp of the year so we are making our way to the Katikati area to wander on one of the wetland walks that will take approx. 2-3h.
After our walk we will get changed into our glad rags for our end of year great quality pub lunch at the Talisman Hotel in Katikati
Approximate Meal Costs:
Small plates $17.50 – $25.00
Mains $25.00 - $45.00
Desserts $8.00 - $17.00
They cater for most dietary requirements.
See website: www.talismanhotel.co.nz
For this special Christmas function the club is subsidising
the van transport for members by $5.00 each
Depart: 7.30am Return: 5-6pm approx
Cost: $20.00 (members) + $ for your choice for lunch $30.00 (non-members) + $ for your choice for lunch
Leaders: Dianne, Pam and Barbara
Bookings Open: Monday 4 November @ 6pm
Contact: Dianne Phone/Txt 027 272 6617 Email leedi444@gmail.com
