Peninsula Tramping Club
Tramping is a way of lifePTC is one of Christchurch's largest tramping clubs.
Based in Christchurch, New Zealand, the Peninsula Tramping Club is a large friendly club offering a wide range of trips, mostly in the central part of the South Island. See the trip list to see where we are going in the next month, or trip reports to see where we have been in the past.
The club consists of people of all ages who tramp for recreation.
We organise regular trips to cater for people of different levels of fitness and tramping experience. Our trips range from easy to hard, and may be anything from day trips to long weekends to a week or more.
We also hold a monthly club meeting, and a variety of social events.
CLUB NIGHTS are held on the second Tuesday of each month in the Baptist Church Hall at 286 Oxford Terrace. This is located on the corner of Madras Street and Oxford Terrace, (see map) starting promptly at 7.45 pm. Doors open 7.30.
Hiring club gear for private trips. If you require tramping gear for a private trip and it is available on your dates, club members can hire out the PTC gear - contact the Quartermaster. Please note however that you will be responsible for the costs of any loss or damage at the value at the time of hire.
CLUB NIGHTS
Tue 12 Nov
Mountain Gorillas of Uganda
We go ape as Karen Fincham describes her visit to see the endangered primates of Uganda.
Tue 10 Dec
Quiz Night and End-of-Year Supper
Teams will answer quiz questions devised by the whole committee, ensuring a mix of general knowledge questions. Bring Christmassy food for supper.
SOCIAL EVENTS
Tuesday 19 November
Sumner Zig Zag and Indian dinner
Meet at 6pm on Nayland Street near Marriner St. We'll go up the Zig Zag and explore the area, taking a different route down. The views should be superb. Dinner is booked for 7.15pm at Coriander's Sumner on Wakefield Ave. Vege mains $25. Meat mains $29 to $33.
Names to Maureen Thompson 021 266 5778 or mothompson1212@gmail.com by 5pm Sunday 17 November.
TRIPS
For trips in the next month or so, please see the Trips page.
NEWSLETTERS
Personal Locator Beacons
PLBs for the trip leaders to use (or members’ private hire) are located at Halswell (Merv Meredith), Marshlands (Graeme Nicholas), and Bishopdale (Kerry Moore).