Trips
Day Trips:
Day trips depart from and return to a convenient point on the side of town near to the destination. See maps. Non-members are asked to phone the trip leader in advance. If you doubt your suitability for a day-trip, or if the weather is turning bad, contact the trip leader beforehand. A phone inquiry does not oblige you to go on the trip.
Weekend Trips:
Weekend Trips may leave on a Friday night (usually for base camps) or Saturday morning. Please book with the trip leader by the closing date. Be certain you want to go on the trip when booking, as it is not fair on the leader to withdraw after the closing date (good excuses excepted). Numbers on some weekend trips are limited, so book promptly.
Bike Trips:
For up-to-date details of any biking trips highlighted below please contact Chris Leaver 03 322 6445, or newptc75@gmail.com.
To see planned trips further ahead, click here for the annual Trip List 2023-2024 (PDF)
Trip details
Note - clicking on the trip destinations shown in blue will show the location on a map.
7 July Sun ●
Awaiting leader
From Hawdon Valley Campsite to this 1429m summit, an elevation gain of 800m.
Meet 7am Church Corner, 20 Yaldhurst Rd
6-7 July Sat-Sun ●●
Graeme Nicholas 027 504 7726
Easy-moderate tramp to Youngman Stream Hut beside the upper Ashley River. We will exit via Lilburne Hill and Tarn Hut.
Book by 30 June
14 July Sun ●
Anne Hunter 021 0231 3125, ahunternz@gmail.com
An easy hill-walk, starting on the Kenton Track up to the Summit Road and along to Mt Pleasant. The 140 bus can get you to Mt Pleasant and very close to the Kenton Track start. The link, above, shows the track start and bus-stops.
Meet 9am opposite Princess Margaret Hospital on Cashmere Rd, near Fairview Stor at Kenton Track start, Rockview Place at 9.45am
21 July Sun ●
Evelien Baas 027 557 5521
A pleasant walk around the vineyards of Waipara with opportunities to visit tasting rooms and enjoy the local hospitality.
Meet 9am Placemakers, 319 Cranford St
27-30 July Fri-Mon ●●●●
Whataroa Rr--Butler Junction Hut--Ice Lake
Raymond Ford fordrm@snap.net.nz or 022 318 0872
A fairly rugged, moderate walk to Butler Hut then to Top Butler and Ice Lake.
Dates may change due to weather. Flexility required
27-30 July Sat-Tues ●●●●
Awaiting leader
A popular moderate circuit in karst country with rock shelters, an open tussock plateau and tops with superb views, combine to make this an interesting tramp.
Book by 21 July
28 July Sun ●
Awaiting leader
A moderate trip to the summit of 1540m Mt Charon from Jacks Pass, along the way we take in 1303m Dumblane.
Meet 7am Placemakers, 319 Cranford St
3-4 Aug Sat-Sun ●●
Kerry Moore 359 5069
A moderate snow-climb from the Boyle over the Libretto Range via 1710m Faust. Anyone wanting an easy trip can return as for the inward leg.
Book by 28 July
10-11 Aug Sat-Sun ●●
Awaiting leader
A popular moderate circuit trip, overnighting in the good-sized Hamilton Hut. Mainly good track, through beech forest, two tussock saddles and grassy flats, with some small river crossings thrown in. Day two is on a section of the Te Araroa.
Book by 4 Aug
18 Aug Sun ●
Awaiting leader
A moderate walk on the east side of Port Levy from sea level to 600m on Wild Cattle Hill. Coastal views towards both Port Levy and Pigeon Bay.
Meet 8am opposite Princess Margaret Hospital on Cashmere Rd, near Fairview St
25-26 Aug Sun-Mon ●●
Kerry Moore 359 5069
An easy, flat walk in beautiful Nina Valley forest to this modern hut. This one is a Sun-Mon trip to avoid overcrowding in this very popular hut.
Book by 18 Aug
30 Aug-1 Sep Fri-Sun ●●●
Graeme Nicholas 027 504 7726
Staying in Hokitika and doing a range of walks near Lake Kaniere, such as: around the lake walkway, Mt Tuhua, Mahinapua Walkway. Take your kayak or bike.
Book by 25 Aug
1 Sept Sun ●
Dan Pryce 027 384 7065, dan.pryce@xtra.co.nz
A moderate-hard climb up the spur from Kowai Hut to 1961m Mt Torlesse. Ice axe and crampons must be taken.
Meet 7am Church Corner, 20 Yaldhurst Rd