Meeting place for trips below is HERE
unless otherwise stated.
As a tramping
club, on a day trip, expect to walk for 5 or more hours on a variety of
uneven terrains.
It is normal on a day trip to have 3 different parties to cater for
people of different abilities and speeds.
NOTE - Meet at trip departure point 15 minutes before depart time.
The following trip
programme is subject to change
Non members should contact
the organiser prior to the trip for further information and to check the suitability of the tramp
they wish to come on
2010
1 August 2010 - TREE PLANTING -
Motutapu Island
Our annual tree planting expedition returns to
this magical island- see the details elsewhere in this newsletter.
Time: 9.25 From Devonport
Organiser: Trish Jenner 445 3645
Cost: $20 Adult/ $10 Children
(on production of the Motutapu volunteer card )
 See
details
8 August 2010 - MOUMOUKAI VALLEY -
Hunua Ranges
Walk the Pukapuka Track along the ridge separating
Mangatawhiri and Mangatangi water reservoir catchments. Leafy beech
groves and nice views of the Mangatangi dam.
Time: 8:30am at The Strand
Organiser: John Lamb 410 5211
Cost: $14 Adult / $5 Junior + $5.00 for non members
15 August 2010 - TITIRANGI -PARAU -
HUIA - Waitakere
A day out in the Southern Waitakeres. Great views
of the Manukau Habour. Good distance party trip. Also medium and slower
trips.
Time: 9am at The Strand
Organiser: Roger Parsons 419 0552
Cost: $10 Adult / $5 Junior + $5.00 for non members
22 August 2010 - HAKARIMATA WALKWAY - Waikato
This walkway traverses the crest of the hills to
the west of Waikato River. It features kauri and rimu groves, a pa site
and good views. After the walk we'll visit the Waingaro Hot Springs
Ngaruawahia so please bring bathing gear and $12 entrance fee. You may
want to bring a book to enjoy if you don't want to soak in the warm
water. This tramp is not suitable for beginners.
Please note the early start & (probably) later finish.
Time: 8.00am at The Strand
Organiser: Lynda Langridge 4482 1320
Cost: $20 Adult / $5 Junior + $5.00 for non members
25 August Social
Evening – at Green Coast.
Come along to a social evening with a difference. Two years ago we
went to the Green Coast outdoor store in Milford (Kitchener Rd) to have
a look at packs and tents and various other things. This month we return
there to see the very latest in mapping software, GPS and navigational
equipment. There will be someone there to present the equipment to you
and you will be able to ask questions. Tramping club members are
entitled to a discount.
See you there. - Gill & Elizabeth
29 August 2010 - CITY WALK -
Auckland
Taking in part of 'Coast to Coast' and the popular
'7 Volcanoes' this will include the once only opportunity to walk the
new Newmarket Viaduct. We will be including parts of Albert Park ,the
Domain, Mounts Hobson, St John, Eden and One Tree Hill. LTSA propose
that the viaduct walk will start near St Marks Road Remuera and be open
to the public between 9am and noon. Our final route will depend on
numbers and LTSA arrangements.
Time: 9.00am at The Strand
Organiser: Brian Dorrington 476 2333
Cost: $10 Adult / $5 Junior + $5.00 for non members
5 September 2010 - TE ARAROA WALKWAY
- Clevedon
Enjoy this relatively new part of the walkway.
Provisional arrangements are to begin and end by the quarry at the end
of Kimpton's Road Clevedon, proceed to the Clevedon Lookout then down to
Camp Sladdin and return. Approximately 4 hours excluding lunch.
Time: 9.00am at The Strand
Organiser: Ian W Morris 480 0919
Cost: $14 Adult / $5 Junior + $5.00 for non members
12 September 2010 - KAREKARE -
Waitakere
Coastal tracks – to enjoy the best of the scenery.
Ahu Ahu, Comans, along the beach to Pararaha- and, even more views on
the way back!
Time: 9.00am at The Strand
Organiser: Trish Jenner 445 3645
Cost: $10 Adult / $5 Junior + $5.00 for non members
19 September 2010 - KAIPARA - Atiu
Regional Park
Enjoy picturesque vistas across the Oruawharo
River & beyond as you walk through rolling farmland, re-generating
forest over mostly well formed tracks, in a historic area. Passing by
numerous Pa sites.
Time: 8 am The Strand
Organiser: Imogen 027 2898440
Cost: $14 Adult / $5 Junior + $5.00 for non members
26 September 2010 - WAITAKERE -
Matuku Reserve Jonkers Road
Situated high up in the hills between Waitakere
Village and Bethells Beach is Forest and Birds second largest reserve of
120 hectares of bush and swampland.Three walking tracks that include
going under a waterfall,great elevated views toward Bethells and New
Zealand's funniest dunny! Tramp for around 3 hours inclusive of lunch
then a five minute drive around to the end of Horseman Road for an out
and back 2 hour tramp through Goldies Bush
Time: 9 am The Strand
Organiser: Ian W Morris 4800919
Cost: $10 Adult / $5 Junior
1-3 October 2010 - RANGITOTO ISLAND
- Rangitoto Island
See
details on overnight trips page
Organiser: Neil Hosking Phone 441 7411
Cost: Members approx $50
10 October 2010 - NORTH SHORE -
Birkdale, Eskdale, Kaipatiki
A walk through local reserves leading down to and
around the coast of the upper harbour.
Use your own transport.
9:00 at bend in Glenfield Road just north of Eskdale Road
Cost: Nil
Organiser: Dora Couwenberg 4838645
17 October 2010 - RIVERHEAD -
Riverhead Forest
More information later
Please
Note: Members
who may be interested in joining up with Whangarei Tramping Club trips
please click HERE
for a link to their web site.
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