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• Tiritiri Matangi Island, Hauraki Gulf - very kid friendly tramp

  • When
    22 Dec 2019
  •  
    9:00 AM
  • Location
    Pier Z Gulf Harbour Marina or Downtown, Akl city Ferry Terminal

  Tiritiri Matangi Island, Open Sanctuary
  
  Join us for a stunning day exploring all the tracks and hopefully spotting many endangered and rare birds like Kokako, Takahe, Bellbird, Kereru, Hihi, Saddleback, Fern Birds and many more on this amazing bird "Treasure Island", Sanctuary island in the Hauraki Maritime Park.
  
  Easy scenic walking amongst many native birds, either a slightly shorter loop or a longer loop around the island.  Both very doable inside the day and with time to swim and to look around the visitors centre with spectacular views along the way
  The island has had a huge number of native trees planted over the decades with an interesting story (Tiritirimatangi.org.nz/history).
  
  
  *  Those leaving from Gulf Harbour, bring swim wear as we may swim afterwards on the Whangaparaoa Pensinsula, and of course a swim on the island too, if we have time for those keen.
  
  Meet at Pier Z Gulf Harbour Marina at 9.10 for 9.50 am departure. Ferry departs the Island 3.30pm.
  
  There is also a ferry departure from downtown Auckland at 9.00am. Please purchase tickets at fullers.co.nz. $82.
  
  Please note:  Fullers have changed their pricing structure to $82, the same as Downtown departure (9am), so trampers may wish to take the Downtown option for better value.
  
  Book on Fullers website:   https://www.fullers.co.nz/destinations/tiritiri-matangi-island/

  Bird species on Tiri:        http://www.tiritirimatangi.org.nz/birds  
  

  Cost:     Adults -     $82 pp   (prices updated at 16 Dec 2019)
                Children  - $50 pp  (5-15 years old)
  
  Maps: https://www.doc.govt.nz/globalassets/documents/parks-and-recreation/places-to-visit/auckland/tiritiri-matangi-map.pdf
     
  

  Organiser: Imogen
  Phone:  0272898440   (no texts please newbies).  
  

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• Stewart Island - Xmas/New Year 2019

  • Start
    27 Dec 2019
  •  
    1:30 PM
  • End
    5 Jan 2020
  •  
    10:00 AM
  • Location
    Invercargill

  

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  NW Circuit  Clockwise Party
  

  27/12 Depart Invercargill 6.30am direct to Mason Bay.

  
  

  $5 Doc hut tickets needed

  
  

  NW Circuit Anticlockwise Party
  

  27/12 Depart Invercargill 12.00pm to Oban, shuttle to Lee Bay and tramp to Bungaree Hut.

  $5 Doc hut tickets needed

  RakiuraParty

  27/12 Depart Invercargill 2.00pm

  to Oban, shuttle to Lee Bay and tramp to Port William Hut Camp site. Booked with Doc.
  

  
  

  Home Party

  27/12 Depart to Caitlins

  
  

  Maps:   

  North West Circuit: Online / Printable / GPS

  Rakiura party:  Online / Printable / GPS

  
  

  To access the printable maps, download the zipped file, and either:

  ·         open the zipped file, then drag the files to a new location OR

  ·         press and hold (or right-click) the zipped file, select Extract All, and then follow the instructions

  
  

  
  

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• Hauraki/Devonport Loop - Summer Open Day

  • When
    5 Jan 2020
  •  
    8:00 AM
  • Location
    Pohutukawa to left of Narrow Neck Cafe

  Whether you are an experienced tramper or a novice newbie looking to join a really friendly, very well established, organised club with a huge variety of ages, this is the day for you!  We'll have different group distances to suit different fitness as usual.  
  
  We'll start very promptly at 8am to catch the low tide at about 9.25am and head north towards Hauraki along the foreshore and then cross over to the other side of the Peninsula to cover the tracks that side, including shaded bush tracks.  Leaving the best to last, up and over both North Head and Mt Victoria, including some of the historic tunnels and amazing views!  Will add in an area that the club doesn't normally do.  
  
  Then back to Narrow Neck Beach for a relaxing, cooling swim on the high tide, ice cream or coffee and socialising.  
  
  Please note the foreshore will be slippery and uneven.    Expect to walk approximately 4-5 hours.   Please bring:  torch, swimming gear, ample food and cold water and day pack.  

  Comfortable trail shoes or running shoes you don't mind getting dirty or that are washable will be ideal.   
  
  If joining us for this event, as with all tramps, please ensure that all your gear, especially footwear is scrupulously clean before and cleaned after.   Bring a headlight, torch or your phone to light up the tunnels and bring a change of footwear for after to get into good regular after tramping habits.  
  
  Departure / Meeting point:
  -    7.45am to get everyone registered, we will depart at 8am sharp!!!
  -     Under the Pohutukawa to the left of the Narrow Neck Cafe, Old Lake Road, Narrow Neck, North Shore.

  No bus today!
  Organiser: Imogen 027 289 8440 (no text please newbies)

  Cost: FREE.    

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• Albany Bush & Forest Tramp

  • When
    12 Jan 2020
  •  
    9:00 AM
  • Location
    Cnr Cornerstone Dr & Oteha Valley Rd, Albany

  Ever thought there's not much bush walking around Albany?!   Join us to find out how many bush and forest tracks there are!  

  We'll spend most of our day walking beside very pretty streams and under the cover of mighty, towering Kahikatea, Tanekaha and Totara and more.  With gentle light filtering through the canopy and mosses making for magical photos along the stream and the intricate network of tracks. 

  For those that did one of the new tracks with us last year, there should be an additional bit of track open by the time of this tramp.   The aim of the walk being, let's see if everyone walks over a track they've not done before!
  
  Trail or running shoes will be fine as it should be reasonably dry.
  PLEASE ENSURE YOUR GEAR IS CLEAN BEFORE TO PROTECT THE KAURI AND OTHER SPECIES AND THOROUGHLY CLEAN YOUR GEAR WHEN YOU GET HOME!!!
  
  Departure / Meeting point:
  -    8.45am to get everyone registered, we will depart at 9am sharp!!!
  -    The corner of Cornerstone Dr & Oteha Valley Rd, Albany

  Organiser: Imogen 027 289 8440 (no text please newbies)
  

  Cost: FREE. No Bus Today!!!
  

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• Dome Valley Traverse

  • When
    19 Jan 2020
  •  
    8:00 AM
  • Location
    The Strand, Takapuna or Silverdale Park & Ride

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  This track offers some amazing views including a mystical Kauri grove featuring some very old Kauri trees. The walk itself starts fairly easy going but turns into a serious tramping track so make sure you're nice and fit for this one.
  
  Crossing for fast party, medium party either crossing or halfway and back, to be decided on the day depending on drivers.
  
  PLEASE ENSURE YOUR GEAR IS CLEAN BEFORE TO PROTECT THE KAURI AND OTHER SPECIES AND THOROUGHLY CLEAN YOUR GEAR WHEN YOU GET HOME!!!
  
  **Please note early departure time
  ** For pickups from Silverdale pickup point please register via the site or contact the organiser
  
  Depart:
  -    8am The Strand, Takapuna
  -    8.15 Silverdale

  Organiser: Annika Werner 027 374 7469
  Driver: TBC x 2

  Cost: $15 members, $20 non-members, $5 juniors
  Maps: TBC
  
  

  
  

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• Kaimai's Mini Weekend, Kaimai Ranges

  • Start
    24 Jan 2020
  •  
    7:00 PM
  • End
    26 Jan 2020
  • Location
    The Strand, Takapuna
  • Registered
    2 registrants

  Register

  More details to follow

   

  **Please note early departure time

  ** For pickups from Greenlane pickup point please register via the site or contact the organiser

   

  Depart:

  • -          Friday 24^th 7pm, Corner 6 Auburn Street & Como Street carpark, Takapuna 
  • -          7.15pm Marewa Road, Greenlane. On road, by where it says NZ Tertiary College - by the pinky tree. 

  Organiser: Amber Gladwin 027 272 0208

  Driver: TBC

  Cost: FREE

  Maps: TBC

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  
  

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• Te Henga Goldies

  • When
    2 Feb 2020
  •  
    8:00 AM
  • Location
    The Strand, Takapuna

   Good news, Goldies Bush track is one of the few areas in the Waitakeres that is currently open, so we can enjoy this extremely scenic tramp!

  There are major kauri die back cleaning stations at the start and end of the Goldies Bush Track, so please ensure that all your tramping gear is very clean and dirt free before we start and at the end and thoroughly cleaned when you get home.

  Doing things a bit differently, the longer group will start at Bethell's end of the Te Henga Walkway track start over the brand new foot bridge over the stream. 

  Making the most of the hills and incredible clifftop views, this group will walk the length of the Te Henga Walkway in reverse of normal and pop out on Constable Road, then connect with the Western end of the Goldies Bush Track and head through to enjoy the absolutely stunning Mokoroa Stream Track with all its multiple pools and waterfalls!!  Then head to the bus after.  
  
  The bus will be moved and the shorter group will start at the Goldies Bush Eastern entry & head through to the Western end of the track and backtrack and drop down into the Mokoroa Stream Track. 

  This is a fairly easy and incredibly stunning stream track, but you do need good balance, as you will be criss crossing the stream constantly and it will be slippery when doing so.  

  Please ensure you have a change of footwear on the bus for afterwards and swimwear, as we have ordered good weather for the tramp, so we can make the most of every single swimming opportunity in the streams big pools or under the waterfalls.  And you'll definitely want a camera to capture everything.  

  Also please ensure you have everything in sealed drybags or waterproof bags.  
  
  *  Have added in a non-stream bash option for those that prefer not to do the stream.  
  
  *  If there is any rain overnight, or on the morning, we may re-assess the stream track and alter the tramp slightly.  Irrespective time will be made to stop and check out the Mokoroa Lookout over the main waterfalls, as they're absolutely stunning!  
  
  EXTREMELY IMPORTANT READ ABOUT KAURI DIEBACK:
  https://www.doc.govt.nz/parks-and-recreation/places-to-go/auckland/places/muriwai-and-te-henga-area/tracks/goldie-bush-walkway/

   

  ***  PLEASE NOTE EARLY DEPARTURE TIME

  Depart:

  • -          8.00am, The Strand Takapuna

  Organiser: Imogen 027 289 8440 (no text please newbies)

  Driver:TBC

  Cost: $10 members, $15 non-members, $5 juniors

  Maps:  https://www.alltrails.com/explore/map/te-henga-goldies-bush-mokoroa-stream-2019

  
  

  
  

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• Waitangi Weekend - Pureora Forest

  • Start
    6 Feb 2020
  •  
    8:00 AM
  • End
    9 Feb 2020
  • Location
    Como St, Takapuna

  Register

  The good news is, you will require Friday the 7^th off work and to bring your swim wear.

  Both parties to carry tents: This track forms part of the Te Araroa trail.

  Feb 6^th We will arrive at the Kakaho DOC campsite at about 12.30 PM, in time for a lunch break. Short party will stay the night at Kakaho campsite, sleeping in bus or tent. After lunch both distance and short parties will tramp to the top of Mt Pureora, (1165m) for extensive views from its sub alpine slopes of the central volcanic plateau and Mt Taranaki. If we have two driver’s short party will tramp up one side and down the other. Short party will return to Kakaho campsite for the night. Distance party will carry on from the summit of Mt Pureora heading South, past Bog inn hut and camp somewhere.

  Feb 7^th Distance party will carry on to Waihaha hut for the night. Bus will take the short party to the start of the Waihaha track on state highway 32 to tramp up along the clear waters of the Waihaha river with many swimming holes on the way to the hut for the night (3hr,9km). On dusk we will see if we can spot some native Bats/ (Pekapeka)They have both short tail & Long tail variety amongst the high canopy.

  Feb 8^th Both parties will continue south along the Hauhungaroa track as far as we can (allowing time for a return back to Waihaha hut). Along the Hauhungaroa track we will enter the valley of the Giants – enormous trees of the Waihaha ecological area. A tight canopy of Totara, Rimu, Matai, Miro, and the odd Kahikatea reaching 40 – 50 meters in height. Five of New Zealand’s best- known Podocarp family can be seen here. Then we will all return to Waihaha hut for the night.

  Feb 9^th Both parties will go down the Waihaha track back to the bus, and if time permits to explore part of the Great Lakes Cycle trail before returning to Takapuna.

  **Please note early departure time and location is Como Street not The Stand Takapuna

  ** For pickups from Greenlane pickup point please register via the site or contact the organiser

  Cost:   Distance Party $90,   Short Party $100

  Depart:

  • -          Thursday 6 Feb, 8am Como Street, Takapuna
  • -          8.15am Marewa Road, Greenlane. On road, by where it says     NZ Tertiary College - by the pinky tree. 

  Organiser: Chris Peard 021 277 0270

  Driver: Bernhard

  Maps:   

  Short party: Online / GPS / Printable

  Distance party:  Online / GPS /Printable

  Great Lakes Cycle Trail: Printable

  
  

  To access the printable maps, download the zipped file, and either:

  ·         open the zipped file, then drag the files to a new location OR

  ·         press and hold (or right-click) the zipped file, select Extract All, and then follow the instructions

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• Rotoroa Island

  • When
    16 Feb 2020
  •  
    8:45 AM
  • Location
    Pier 4, Quay Street

  Register

  This island was closed to the public for over a hundred years when it was an addiction-treatment centre. Interesting buildings still stand and there’s a fascinating small museum with island history.
  

  Bring your camera for stunning views of the island sanctuary, home to some rare NZ native birds and reptiles.   Including Weka that are running around everywhere!
  Bring swimwear, ample food and water, and a change of warm clothing in case it turns chilly at the end of the day waiting for the ferry.
  
  Please ensure that all of your gear is completely clean and devoid of seeds to protect our treasure islands biosecurity:
  https://www.rotoroa.org.nz/conservation/biosecurity
  
  

  There’s usually some free parking on a Sunday in the streets in and around Viaduct Harbour Ave and Pakenham Street. Otherwise it’s downtown parking buildings.
  The Downtown carpark is right across the road from the wharf at $10 for all day.  (Vehicle height clearance 1.9m).  
  https://at.govt.nz/driving-parking/parking-in-auckland/downtown-car-park/

  Bookings:  Please pre-book with Fullers at https://www.fullers.co.nz/experiences-tours/walking-tracks/rotoroa-island/.   There is no bus this week.

  Cost: Ferry tickets $55 for adults, $33 for children (5-15 years) No Bus Today!!!!!

  Extra information: https://www.rotoroa.org.nz/visit 

  Ferry Timetable:  https://www.fullers.co.nz/timetables-and-fares/?from=AUCK&to=ROTO&date=2020%2F02%2F16 

  Depart:     8.45 am at Pier 4, 139 Quay Street, downtown ferry terminal. 

   Please arrive at the ferry terminal at least 30 minutes before departure. Ferry takes 60 - 75 minutes.

  Return:     From Rotoroa Island at 5.15 pm

  Organiser: Ewa 021 273 3847 or Imogen 027 289 8440 (no text please newbies)

  Maps:  https://www.nstc.org.nz/event-2809662

   

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• Karangahake Gorge

  • When
    23 Feb 2020
  •  
    8:00 AM
  • Location
    The Strand, Takapuna

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  Tramping is particularly spectacular throughout the Karangahake Gorge that runs between Coromandel and the Kaimai Ranges.  This is a favourite area for the Club.  You will see a huge amount of gold-mining history, including the historic old machinery now rusting away.  We will have options for shorter, medium and fast groups, including for some groups going up and over 544 metre Mt Karangahake, with extensive 360 degree views!
  
  

  Including a few twists on the usual classic tramps we do through this area, including a couple of different loop options to see two waterfalls, one very spectacular cascading waterfall.  We will still have the classic tramps that we all love so much).  
  
  Please ensure you bring a headlight or good torch as you will need one walking through the hand built one kilometer tunnel and the Windows Walk.  There are Glow Worms through some of the tunnels as well.  
  
  There should be time for a refreshing swim or possibly two in the stunning Ohinemuri River and Owharoa Falls or hot drinks at the end of the tramp at the café across from the car park.
  
  Don't forget your camera, camera phone and swimming gear.  

  https://www.doc.govt.nz/globalassets/documents/parks-and-recreation/tracks-and-walks/waikato/karangahake-gorge-brochure.pdf

   

  **Please note early departure time

  ** For pickups from Greenlane pickup point please register via the site or contact the organiser

   

  Depart:

  • -          8am The Strand, Takapuna
  • -          8.15 Marewa Road, Greenlane. On road, by where it says NZ Tertiary College - by the pinky tree. 

  Organiser: Imogen 027 289 8440 (no text please newbies)

  Driver: TBC

  Cost:$25 members, $30 non-members, $5 juniors

  Maps: https://www.alltrails.com/explore/map/karangahake-gorge-medium-track

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• Karaka to Waiotahi Circuit

  • When
    1 Mar 2020
  •  
    8:00 AM
  • Location
    The Strand, Takapuna

  Register

  Climbing from the characterful former gold-mining hub of Thames high up into Coromandel Forest Park, this loop offers both the views and history that make the area a gem.

  The track begins from Karaka Road and follows Karaka Stream through native bush for about 20 minutes, passing historic mining tunnels driven into the hillside. These tunnels are closed to the public due to the risk of collapse. 

  The track crosses the stream – you can rock-hop across in low-flows, but it can become impassable during high flows and requires caution. After the crossing, the adventure begins. 

  The track narrows and becomes increasingly muddy, threading through a damp valley filled with ponga ferns and rimu, before climbing gradually beside the stream for about an hour and then heading to the top of the valley. The track soon sidles through a large clay slip, offering the first views of the rich forest surrounds.

  **Please note early departure time

  ** For pickups from Greenlane pickup point please register via the site or contact the organiser

   

  Depart:

  • -          8am The Strand, Takapuna
  • -          8.15 Marewa Road, Greenlane. On road, by where it says NZ Tertiary College - by the pinky tree. 

  Organiser: Anthony Hayes 021 0234 376

  Driver: TBC

  Cost:$25 members, $30 non-members, $5 juniors

  Maps   Online / Printable / GPS

  To access the printable maps, download the zipped file, and either:

  ·         open the zipped file, then drag the files to a new location OR

  ·         press and hold (or right-click) the zipped file, select Extract All, and then follow the instructions

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• Ti Point - Goat Island - Leigh

  • When
    8 Mar 2020
  •  
    8:00 AM
  • Location
    The Strand, Takapuna or Silverdale Park & Ride

  Register

  TRAMP: Ti Point – Goat Island - Leigh

  We haven't done this tramp in a few years, so as the tides are good with low tide around 12.52pm, if you like a very scenic coastal tramp with a bit of variety and challenge, climbing over a few very big boulders, rocking hopping, bush tracks, farmland tracks and a hill thrown in this is the tramp for you.   
  There are some interesting Geological rock types along the way in form of Basalt rocks, nearer Ti Point.  
  One group will start at Ti Point and go through to Goat Island and the other group will do the reverse.  
  Bring a camera to capture amazing scenery along the way and hopefully we might be able to squeeze in a swim too!  
  
  Please ensure all your gear is clean, in case we pass any Kauri'd area. 
  
  As it's still summer and bound to be a hot day, PLEASE ensure you have plenty of WATER with you!!! 
  

  **Please note early departure time

  ** For pickups from Silverdale pickup point please register via the site or contact the organiser

  Depart:

  • -          8am The Strand, Takapuna
  • -          8.15 Silverdale

  Organiser: Imogen 027 289 8440 (no text please newbies)

  Driver: TBC x 2

  Cost:$20 members, $25 non-members, $5 juniors

  Maps: TBC

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• Great Barrier Island - Easter Weekend

  • Start
    10 Apr 2020
  •  
    8:00 AM
  • End
    13 Apr 2020
  •  
    6:30 PM
  • Location
    Pier 21, Westhaven Marina

  Details to be confirmed - looking for expressions of interest initially, at 11 Dec 2019.
  

  Join us for a trip to Great Barrier Island with lots of birds, native bush and marine wildlife! Details to follow once we know how many people are interested in each option.

  The home party

  • • Stay in accommodation in shared bunk rooms (4 bunks) on Medlands Beach. This party will have rental vehicles to get around the island, and to pick up/drop off the out party.

  Out party "the campers"

  • • Day 1 - transport Tryphena to Okupu. Walk from Okupu to Whangaparapara (1 - 1.5 hour). Camp at the Green campsite. There is an option to walk up the road to the hot pools.

    • Day 2: Whangaparapara to Port Fitzroy/Kaiaraara Hut (4–4.5 hours).

    • Day 3: Port Fitzroy/Kaiaraara Hut to Mt Heale hut (4 hours). Lots of side tracks if anyone gets bored.

    • Day 4: Back out to Whangaparapara (3–3.5 hours). Pick up to Tryphena.

  Depart

  Pier 21, Westhaven Marina. Meet at 8.30am, Hauraki Express boat departs at 9.00am, arrives Tryphena approx. 11.30 am.

  
  

  Return   

  Monday 4.00 pm from Tryphena, arrives in Auckland approx. 6.30 pm.

  Costs

  • Home Party - $365  (TO BE CONFIRMED)

  • Out Party - $295   (TO BE CONFIRMED)

  Costs includes ferry, accommodation and rental vans. A deposit of $180 (TBC) is required to confirm your booking, and final payment is due by Tuesday, 20 February 2020 (TBC).
  

  Gear
  

  We also recommend carrying food and drink as this is rather expensive on the island.

  Organiser

  Chris Bilham - ph 0226573837. Please don’t hesitate to contact Chris with any questions!

  Booking

  Register through the website, or contact Karen Baeyertz at bookings@nstc.org.nz or ph 027 410 6001

  Non-members - as space is limited on this trip, priority for bookings will be given to club members.

  If you are not a member, you need to be known to the club before your booking can be accepted, and will need to pay an extra 25%  surcharge on the trip fee.  If you have completed two qualifying trips, you can apply for membership here to get the member price and priority booking.

  Maps:

  • Home Party: Routes for each day are to be confirmed - Printable (from the DOC website)
  • Out Party:
    

  
  

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