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. Leaders will usually prefer members to notify them if intending to attend the trip as well. 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.

Trip details

Note - clicking on the trip destinations shown in blue will show the location on a map.

3 May Sat ●

Port Hills-Godley Head

Graeme Nicholas 027-504-7726

Port Hills traverse from Captain Thomas track along summit walkway to Godley Head and then back through Taylors Mistake to Sumner. Starting at Scarborough clock tower 8.00am. Easy-Moderate. Contact Graeme for information.

3-4 May Sat-Sun ●●

Andrews Stream--Casey Hut--Binser Saddle Circuit

Merv Meredith 322-7239, glendamervm@orcon.net.nz

A classic easy-moderate circuit, starting from Andrews Shelter, over Casey Saddle, down to the newish Casey Hut. Day two goes down the Poulter River to cross Binser Saddle, out to the Mt White Rd and back to the Andrews.

Book by Sun 27 Apr

16-18 May Fri-Sun ●●●

Lake Clearwater Base

Graeme Nicholas 027-504-7726

Lots of options for easy to moderate day walks from this base in the open tussock lands of the Hakatere area.

Book by 10 May

17-18 May Sat-Sun ●●

Potts River--Dogs Range--Mystery Lake Circuit

Merv Meredith 322-7239, glendamervm@orcon.net.nz

A moderate circuit up the TR of the Potts River to Potts Hut. On day two we sidle up to the track along the Dogs Range and down past Mystery Lake to descend the TL of the Potts River back to the vehicles.

Book by 11 May

7 June Sat ●

Childrens Bay Circuit-Akaroa

Graeme Nicholas 027-504-7726

An easy walk across farmland and bush near Akaroa, with some interesting animal sculptures. Contact Graeme for details.

21-22 June Sat-Sun ●●

Mt Sommers Hut

Graeme Nicholas 027-504-7726

A mid-winter Christmas theme tramp into Mt Sommers Hut. See coal mine relics, interesting volcanic rock formations. Back via Bust Stop route. Easy-Moderate. Contact Graeme by Sat 14 June as hut needs to be booked.

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