See the club Meeting Places for maps of where to meet.

You can book weekend and longer trips using the Book a Trip form.  Bookings for Sunday trips are generally not required.

As a tramping club, on a day trip, expect to walk for 5 or more hours on a variety of uneven terrains.  Trips are held wet or fine and generally there is no requirement to book.

Trampers are  grouped according to capability.  If you are a non-member, please contact the Organiser prior to the trip for further information and to check the suitability of the tramp for you.  See Useful Info for recommendations on gear to take and please arrive 15 mins early for briefing etc. We look forward to meeting you!

Always consult www.nstc.org.nz or the latest newsletter as trips and events are subject to change.

Weekend and Longer Trips
See at the end of this page for information about longer trips:
- Easter Weekend - Kauaeranga Valley
   

15 January 2012 MURIWAI
Starting from the Muriwai Beach carpark take the steps up to the Gannet Colony lookouts. Then Maori Bay track/Quarry track and Edwin Mitchelson track to Oaia Road. Walk northwards along this road then turning into Motutara Road.Into Houghtons Bush Camp and down Houghtons track to Houghtons Farm. Keeping to the seaward side pass Lake Okaihau and through a low lying forestry area alongside the Okirtoto stream to exit at the northern end of Coast Road.From here go along forestry roads in the southern end of Woodhill Forest and climb up Pulpit Rock for magnificent views across the treetops to the coast. Then out to the beach for the walk back to the southern end and the club bus. A tramp suitable for all with a moderate degree of fitness.

Time: 9.00 am at The Strand Organiser: Ian 'Bumper' Morris  4800919
Cost $10.00 Adult / $5 Junior    $15 Non members


22 January 2012 – WAITAKERES - Pukematekeo to Piha
Starting from the Pukematekeo Trig head down to Falls Road to the Cascades. Auckland City Walk to Upper Kauri/Smyth Ridge/ Kuataika tracks to Anawhata Road. Along Anawhata Road to White track/Marawhara Walk then a short road walk through to the northern end of Garden Road.Nikau Grove Walk/Maungaroa Lookout track to the end of Glen Esk Road.
Those wanting a shorter walk can go with the bus to Glen Esk Road for a Home track/Centennial track/McElwain LoopWalk/Quarry track/McKenzie Junction/Maungaroa Ridge track Maungaroa Lookout track/Nikau Grove Walk/Garden Road/Glen Esk Road loop back to the bus.

Time: 9.00 am at The Strand       Organiser: Pierre Bonny 4770887
Cost: $10.00 Adult / $5 Junior    $15 Non members


Wed 25 January 2012 - SOCIAL NIGHT - Senior Citizens Hall, Takapuna
The first social get-together of the year for NSTC will be held on Wednesday, 25th January 2012, at the Senior Citizens' Hall, the Strand, Takapuna, from 7:30pm onwards, and will include a presentation of photos and commentary by club member Jane Mackay on her trip to Northern India.

Come along and enjoy the show as well as the company of fellow trampers.  Library books available to borrow and supper to follow.  

Time 7:30pm,at the Senior Citizens' Hall, the Strand, Takapuna.   See here for how to find the hall.    


29 January 2012 (Anniversary weekend) - WAITAKERES - Anawhata Stream
Tramp and swim your way through beautiful pools and gorge as we descend the Anawhata stream right down to the beach. 
Dry options are:
Medium group: Chateau mosquito, Sisam, Smythe Ridge Track, Wainamu Bush Track, Long Rd to Simla, Chateau mosquito.
Short group: Drop off first at Kuataika, Smyth Ridge Track, Sisam, Chateau Mosquito. Great views of the west coast from Kuataika Trig.

Time: 9.00 am at The Strand     Organiser Katy Johns   4421204 
Cost: $10.00 Adult / $5 Junior    $15 Non members


Waitangi Weekend - Annual Tawharanui Camp 
A group of us have booked to be at this regional park ground from Friday night 3rd to Tuesday 7th of February.
If you contact the Auckland city  “park line” (366 2000) you should be able to book for the Monday night at least and join us for two days. We would love to have your company in paradise.

Contact: Helen Orchard  09 4441397

 
12th February 2012 – WAITAKERES - Karamatua Stream Bash
Another favourite on a hot summer’s day. Tom thumb & Fletchers for the dry option.

Time: 9am at the Strand    Organiser: Pierre Bonny 4770887    
Cost: $10.00 Adult / $5 Junior    $15 Non members

 
19th February 2012 – WAITAKERES - Mercer Bay
A “must do” trip. We will descend the steep slopes down to Mercer Bay. Then we will have a look at the cave and then, if sea and sand conditions permit, we will attempt to go around the corner and enter the spectacular “cathedral”. There will be another party option in the Ahu Ahu & Karekare area for those who do not fancy the steep scramble down to the beach. 

Note this trip departs from Como Street, Takapuna as there will be a triathlon affecting access to The Strand.  See here to find the location.  Please allow extra time for parking as you may not be able to park near the bus.  
 
Time: 9.00 am at Como Street       Organiser Helen Orchard     4441397
Cost: $10.00 Adult / $5 Junior    $15 Non members


26 February 2012 - WAITAKERES - Kuataika
Across Anawhata Farm and along the Kuataika Track. From here a number of options for fast, medium and slow groups to do tracks in the vicinity of Smyth Corner before returning to Anawhata Road

Time: 9.00am at The Strand                      Organiser: Roger Parsons   4190552
Cost: $10.00 Adult / $5 Junior    $15 Non members

 
4 March 2012 - OREWA / WHANGAPARAOA
First up a circuit of Alice Eves Scenic Reserve at the northern end of Orewa beach. Then south along the beach to do a series of tracks and roads along the northern side of the Whangaparaoa Peninsula to finish at Army Bay. A fast group could do additional distance in Shakespear Park. An incoming tide in the afternoon should make for a cooling swim so bring your togs if you so wish.

Time: 9.00am at The Strand                     Organiser: Pam Burdett  4836635
Cost: $10.00 Adult / $5 Junior    $15 Non members


11 March 2012- WAITAKERES - Arataki / Lower NihoTupu Reservoir
The new Beveridge Track is now open linking Arataki to Jacobsen's Depot and then to Mackie's Rest. Along Exhibition Drive down past the Big Tree and along the concrete encased pipeline to do a circuit of Sharps Bush. Retracing our steps to Mackie's Rest, down the Rat Track and along the Grass Track to Huia Road. Across the face of the dam for a lunch stop at the Ranger Station Workshop.   From here split into two groups with a fast one doing Lower Nihotupu Dam Road, Incline Track to Greenwoods Corner, a loop around Rangemore Track then back up Scenic Drive to Arataki.A medium group doing Lower Nihotupu Dam Road, Pipeline Track and Slip Track back to Arataki.

Time: 9.00am at The Strand                    Organiser: Ian 'Bumper’ Morris  4800919
Cost: $10.00 Adult / $5 Junior    $15 Non members


18 March 2012 - TI POINT / GOAT ISLAND
Easy but longish walk with some rock hopping involved. Swimming opportunities available.

Time: 8.30am at The Strand                    Organiser: Garry Brooks  4422362
Cost: $15.00 Adult / $5 Junior    $20 Non members


25 March 2012 - WAIHEKE ISLAND - Oneroa Peninsula walk
This is a trip which incorporates coffee and a swim – bring togs! The shorter distance group will loop round to Church bay area and then back to Matiatia via the coastal route from Oneroa via Owhanaki and the olive groves.   A longer option will go in direction of Park Point and then loop back on part of the coastal route to Matiatia

Ferry leaves at 9.10am from Devonport fares are $28 if you book on line www.fullers.co.nz or $35 on the day – Supergold card holders free
Return at 4.00pm, or 2.00 pm if you must!
Organiser : Trish Jenner                                       Phone:        4453645


28 March 2012 - Social meeting: Senior Citizens Hall, the Strand, Takapuna 7.30
This will be a show on Switzerland, the Haute Route, again with photos, presented by Trish and Roger.


1 April 2012 – WAITAKERES - Chateau Mosquito / RGB
Starting from the Anawhata Road end of Chateau Mosquito Track. A loop taking in Chateau Mosquito Track, Sisam Track, Ridge Road, RGB Track and back along Chateau Mosquito to the bus that should take around 4 hours plus lunch.  A fast group could add in an Upper Kauri Track, Lower Kauri Track, Long Road loop to and from Smythe Corner to create a figure of eight.

Time: 9.00am from The Strand                   Organiser: John Lamb  021-227-3614     
Cost: $10.00 Adult / $5 Junior    $15 Non members
 

6 April  to 9 April 2012 – EASTER Weekend - Kauaeranga Valley
Leaving from Como Street at 8 am on Friday 6 April and return late afternoon on Monday 9 April. Various options for walking. Staying at the Boy's Brigade Lodge

Cost : $89    Organiser:   Dora (The Explorer ) Couwenberg   Phone:  483-8645
Book with Elizabeth Kinnell by 23 March 2012  Phone 834-0527
email:emkinnell@gmail.com


For further information on any trips, please phone the organiser.
All 'away' bookings to be through Trips Booking Officer phone 834 0527or via the Trip Booking Form