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OFTC Trips Index 06-Aug-10Count: 387

TripID Title p 1W 93 Castle Hill Peak via Ghost StreamNW 13 Chest Peak (Puketeraki Ra) OvernighterN 01 Cheviot – Gore BayBP 33 Church Bay to PurauC 20 City Riverbanks RambleC Soc City Social

BP 72 Ahuriri Farm past Tai Tapu C x City somewherePH 80 Allandale, Sandy Bay with Diversion PH 33 Clifton Hill, Taylors MistakePH 21 Allandale/Governors Bay/O’Farrells Track/Living W 27 Coleridge Pass from Porters Pass areaW 77 Around Rabbit Hill PH 01 Coopers Knob from Sign of the KiwiW 60 Avalanche Peak W 25 Craigieburn – Camp SaddleBP 50 Balancing Rock W 57 Craigieburn ValleyPH 63 Balmoral Hill & Draytons Track Reserve PH 36 Crater Rim from Victoria ParkBP x Banks Pen somewhere PH 31 Crater Rim with some new variationsPH 82 Barnett Park, Gun Emplacements, Taylors Mistake W 74 DomeW 08 Bealey Spur W 46 Dracophyllum FlatW 09 Bell Hill – Selwyn River W 62 East hawdon BivvyPH 40 Bellbird to Ahuriri Bush Bp 67 Eastern Bays, Banks PeninsulaPH 39 Bellbird, Living Springs, Crater Rim C 09 Estuary and Beach WalkW 02 Ben More, Lake Lyndon PH 83 Evans Pass to Ahuriri Bush & Vice VersaC 32 Bexley Wetlands, Avon R & Pleasant Point C 29 Ferrymead - BrookhavenW 83 Big Ben C 01 Ferrymead Riverwalk & Charlesworth ReserveNW 10 Big Ben & Ashley Saddles, east of Mt Oxford W 29 Flagpole (897m), Lady Barker Range, nr BP 57 Birdlings Flat - Poranui W 07 Foggy PeakN 31 Birdseye Stream BP 24 French Peak/Saddle HillW 92 Black Hill Range BP 01 Gebbies Pass - Mt Bradley - Orton BradleyW 64 Black Range PH 52 Gebbies Pass to Omahu BushN 07 Black Rock BP 48 Gebbies Pass to PackhorseSW 04 Blackford – Rakaia Gorge area PH 17 Gerkins Road to upper Otahuna ValleyN 64 Blowhard track to Mt Thomas track N 16 Glenafric – East of WaiparaW 16 Bob's Knob (1261m) nr Porter’s Pass W 58 Goat Hill (Arthurs Pass)C 05 Bottle lake Forest & Beach walk PH 02 Godley Head from SumnerPH 57 Bowenvale to Old Quarry PH 67 Governors Bay - Bush Tracks, Crater RimPH 49 Bowenvale to Trig V PH 65 Governors Bay - Coopers KnobPH 42 Bowenvale, Hunstbury & Crater Rim PH 03 Governors Bay to Gibraltar RockPH 25 Bridle Path - Quail Island PH 44 Governors Bay to Living SpringsPH 14 Bridle Path and Beyond PH 53 Governors Bay to TopsPH 61 Bridle Path to Corsair Bay PH 38 Governors Bay TracksW 72 Broken Hill N 02 Gowan Hill- Weka PassW 45 Broken River Skifield N 58 Greta ValleyW 90 Broken River/Otarama W 89 Hallelujah Flat/Andrews StreamN 43 Brooklands Lagoon Wildlife Reserve PH 24 Halswell CircuitBP 03 Brookshaw, Pigeon Bay PH 46 Halswell Quarry to BellbirdN 27 Broxton, Pyramid Valley (west of Waikari) W 26 Hamilton Peak– Craigieburn RangeC 25 Burwood lakes and River Ramble PH 73 Harbour WalkBP 68 Bush Road W 59 Hawdon ValleyBP 02 Camp Bay – Adderley Head BP 04 Hawkes Crag – Okuti ValleyBP 31 Camp Bay to Little Port Cooper and Adderley Head PH 59 Heathcote - Morgans TrackW 10 Camp Saddle PH 04 Heathcote Quarry – Bridle PathPH 47 Capt Thomas Track to Taylors Mistake PH 05 Heathcote Quarry to LytteltonPH 55 Capt Thomas Track, Crater Rim, Richmond Hill PH 56 Heathcote to Cass BayPH 75 Capt Thomas, Rapanui, Scarborough Peak PH 68 Heathcote to Horotane Ridge & BeyondC 24 Captain Thomas Track BP 05 High Bare Peak – Little River areaPH 15 Captain Thomas Track and Beyond BP 07 Hills west Lake Forsythe areaC 12 Cashmere Hills Ramble BP 28 Hinewai Conservation Reserve nr AkaroaC 10 Cashmere River and Environs Ramble BP 35 Hinewai Reserve, AkaroaPH 16 Cass Bay to Tors and beyond circuit PH 74 Hoon Hay Reserve – Bellbird via Totara Log trackW 87 Cass Hill and Sugar Loaf PH 41 Hoon Hay Reserve to BellbirdW 20 Cass Saddle (1326 m) PH 64 Hoon Hay Reserve to Coopers KnobW 49 Castle Hill Peak from Foggy Stream PH 30 Hoon Hay Valley — Trig V

TripID Title p 2PH 58 Hoon Hay Valley to Bellbird W 51 Mt BruceC 31 Horseshoe Lake W 63 Mt Bruce via Broad StreamBP 75 Horsetrek Hills/Longspur - use BP 69 N 55 Mt Cass, Kate ValleyW 39 Inverary Station, Mt Somers Area N 32 Mt Cass, Mt. Totara & beyond (highest point 557m)N 28 Island Hills,(west of Culverden) PH 81 Mt Cavendish Bluffs & CRWPH 45 Jollies Bush to Mt Pleasant N 20 Mt Charon (Hanmer area) from Dillon Stream or N 45 Kaiapoi Lakes Walk N 19 Mt Charon (Hanmer area) from Jacks Pass via Mt N 47 Kaiapoi to Pines Beach W 68 Mt CheesemanN 50 Kaiapoi to Woodend W 21 Mt CloudsleyN 59 Kaiapoi Wander W 85 Mt CockayneBP 06 Kaituna - Packhorse - Mt. Herbert N 33 Mt Donald (491m) near WaiparaBP 54 Kaituna - Port Levy Spur N 23 Mt Dumblane (Hanmer area)bp 70 Kaituna Spur W 53 Mt EnysBP 30 Kaituna Valley (head) and beyond BP 46 Mt Evans from Port LevyPH 18 Kennedys Bush /Governors Bay BP 49 Mt Evans from PurauPH 28 Kennedys Bush Track & beyond BP 29 Mt Fitzgerald (826m) from Puaha ValleyNW 11 Knowles Top (835m) Ashley Gorge BP 15 Mt Fitzgerald from Port Levy SaddleW 12 Kowai Foothills – Rubicon area N 37 Mt Grey from Lake JanetN 41 Kowhai River to Leithfield Beach N 35 Mt Grey from Picnic area at Grey RiverW 55 Kowhai Valley SW 13 Mt Guy near Lake ClearwaterNW 07 Ladbrooks Hill – Lees Valley area SW 08 Mt HarperW 31 Lady Barker Range from Steventon BP 71 Mt Herbert from Diamond HarbourW 32 Lady Barker Range, Glendore Stream Catchment BP 10 Mt Herbert from Orton Bradley ParkW 06 Lake Lyndon shoreline (alternative tramp) W 84 Mt Horrible from CassW 15 Lake Rubicon to Bob's Knob W 86 Mt HuttPH 34 Landsdowne Spur to Bellbird W 69 Mt IdaPH 19 Landsdowne Spur to Summit Road N 21 Mt Isobel (Hanmer area) (Traverse for two parties PH 06 Latters Spur Track from Hollis Avenue N 22 Mt Isobel (Hanmer area) via Waterfall TrackN 29 Lesley Hills”/Waiau Bridge (bus trip) N 08 Mt Karetu (972m) west of Mt. GreyN 30 Limestone Glens, nr Culverden (Bus trip) W 70 Mt MansonN 49 Linden Lea Farm - Gore Bay Road W 80 Mt Manson (New route)SW 07 Little Mt Peel W 36 Mt Oakden (1633m)PH 37 Living Springs Farm Tracks to Summit Rd W 78 Mt OlympusN 04 Lone Pines, Weka Pass area NW 12 Mt Oxford and Oxford HillBP 69 Long Spur, Kaituna nw 14 Mt Oxford areaN 17 Lost - Rotheram NW 05 Mt Oxford from Coopers CreekC 11 Lower Avon River Walk NW 02 Mt Oxford from View HillW 05 Lyndon Hill, Lake Lyndon N 24 Mt Percival - Hanmer area (1629 m from 870m)W 43 Lyndon Saddle & Camp Saddle W 41 Mt PhilistineBP 08 Magnet Bay from Birdlings Flat PH 51 Mt Pleasant from Horotane RidgeW 11 Malvern Hills N 09 Mt Richardson – round tripBP 42 Manderley N 62 Mt Richardson RidgesBP 25 Manson’s Point SW 12 Mt Somers - East RidgePH 20 Maori Gardens-Lyttelton Harbour SW 09 Mt Somers via Hookey KnobN 26 Maukuratawhai (1615m) SW 02 Mt Somers via Pinnacles HutC 30 McLeans Island Forest N 25 Mt St Patrick (1774m) or a preceding ridge peak. SW 05 McLennans Bush – Scotts Saddle nr Mt. Hutt NW 08 Mt Storm – Lees ValleyW 79 Mid Hill W 94 Mt Stuart/Hills Peakw 65 Middle Hill W 88 Mt Taylor (overnight)W 81 Middle Rock Rakaia Valley N 63 Mt Te Kooti and Mt TekoaW 81 Middle Rock, Rakaia Gorge BP 58 Mt Te Oka to Devils Gap, Southern Bays, BPBP 32 Montgomery Park to Mt Sinclair & Mt Fitzgerald W 48 Mt TempleW 47 Mother Millers Spring on Double Hill Stn N 61 Mt Thomas - BlowhardN 52 Motunau Beach Walk N 10 Mt Thomas (1023m) nr OxfordN 42 Mount Mason N 57 Mt Thomas to Pinchgut HutBP 52 Mount Pearce Reserve W 24 Mt TorlesseSW 11 Mount Somers Inland Track PH 62 Mt Vernon and The TorsW 44 Mt Aicken PH 35 Mt Vernon via Port Hills TracksN 05 Mt Alexander from ‘Foxdown’ nr Scargill N 53 Mt Virginia and Mt MeehanW 71 Mt Bealey N 11 Mt Vulcan – Omihi areaW 75 Mt Binser N 06 Mt Whitnow – Hawarden areaBP 09 Mt Bradley from Orton Bradley W 67 Mt WinterslowN 54 Mt Brown - Randolph Downs W 73 Mts Blimit & Cassidy

TripID Title p 3PH 69 Mulgans Track - Jollies Bush BP 73 Robinson Bay, Otepatotu Reserve & Lavericks PeakBP 21 Near The Edge and Prices Valley W 34 Rockwood Reserve to High PeakBP 56 Nikau Palm Gulley BP 34 Round the Baysn x North somewhere W 35 Roundtop and beyond nr WindwhistleC 08 Northwest Reserves and Parks W 19 Russell Range from “Baldoon” SpringfieldNW x Northwest somewhere NW 04 Ryde Falls, from Cooper’s CreekC 28 Nth New brighton to Jubilee Walkway C 21 Scarborough Reserve Track & Capt. ThomasBP 11 Oashore – Te Oka from Birdlings Flat PH 77 Scarborough Rsve track to Boulder BayBP 76 Okana Valley & Beyond (Kaituna Area) BP 55 See BP 13W 04 Old Coach Road, Porters Pass NW 06 See NW 11PH 23 Omahu Bush and Environs BP 44 See PH 04 or PH 59PH 48 Omawete - Teddington Area BP 39 See PH 25N 12 Onepunga – North side of Mt Grey BP 62 See PH 36 - Port Hills not Banks Penin.PH 50 Onetahi BP 47 See PH 41 - Port Hills not Banks Penin.C 03 Opawa, St Martins River walk BP 43 See PH 73BP 45 Orton Bradley BP 61 See PH 80BP 27 Orton Bradley – 2 W 76 See SW 12BP 53 Orton Bradley - Waterfall & other tracks PH 78 Sign of the Kiwi to Governors BayBP 60 Orton Bradley Arboretum & Rhododendron Garden PH 72 Sign of the Kiwi, Crater Rim Tracks, Coopers Knob,BP 51 Orton Bradley Dress Circle SW 10 South Face Route Mt Somers WalkwayBP 64 Orton Bradley Track / Tablelands SW x SouthWest somewherePH 13 Otahuna - Crater Rim N 46 Spencer Park Towards WaimakaririBP 12 Packhorse from Gebbies Pass BP 20 Springvale Little River areaC 27 Park and River PH 84 Stan Helms Track to TorsW 14 Patterson Hill (Waimak end of Torlesse Range) BP 17 Stoney Bay Peak from AkaroaW 91 Peak 1912M near Cass Saddle N 15 Stringer’s Bridge to Waipara GorgeW 42 Peak Hill C 19 Styx Mill Reserve & NorthwoodN 44 Pegasus Walkway W 52 Sudden ValleyBP 13 Pettigrews Road to Monument & vice versa W 18 Sugar Loaf, (1230 m)BP 66 Pigeon Bay Walkway W 23 Sugarloaf - Upper Selwyn RiverN 13 Pinchgut from Fox’s Creek W 54 Sugarloaf to Benmore HutN 39 Pinchgut via Okuku River PH 08 Sumner to Battery PointPH 32 PMH - Victoria Park - Kiwi - Worsley C 15 Sumner to Taylors Mistake & BeyondN 34 Polo Hills Station, Waiau PH 60 Tai Tapu RambleBP 14 Poranui (above Lake Forsythe) PH 71 Takahe, Kiwi and BeyondPH East Port Hills East somewhere BP 23 Takamatua nr AkaroaPH Mid Port Hills Mid somewhere PH 26 Taylors Mistake to Boulder BayPH x Port Hills somewhere N 14 TeviotdalePH West Port Hills West somewhere W 33 The Cathedrals, Rakaia Gorge areaPH 27 Port Hills, Horseshoe Track to Bellbird N 36 The Deans, Waipara Gorge areaBP 26 Port Levy – Monument BP 19 The Enchanted Forest” near KaitunaN 40 Poynters Track, Kaiapoi W 17 The GapPH 10 Prendergast Bush NW 01 The Grange nr OxfordN 18 Princess Bath and Mt Princess C 06 The Groynes & Waimairi WalkwayPH 43 Princess Margaret to Kiwi & Beyond W 61 The PyramidSW 03 Pudding Hill Stream nr Mt Hutt W 38 The Willows IntakeBP 16 Purau Bay to waterfall and Beyond BP 18 Timu Timu Heads – Akaroa HarbourBP 59 Purau Saddle to Herbert Peak N 56 Tiromoana Bush Walkway & Ella PeakPH 22 Quarry to Crater Rim and Beyond PH 76 Tors from Capt. ThomasW 03 Rabbit Hill, Lake Lyndon C 18 Tow Path from HeathcoteC 04 Radley Park to Sumner C 22 Towpath to Ferrymead & SumnerBP 65 Rail Trail Tramps C 02 Travis WetlandsBP 74 Rail Trail with Bike Option PH 70 Trig V from Hillsborough TerraceN 51 Rakakuri Walkway & Salt Lagoon PH 66 Trig V, Governors Bay, SOB, Coopers KnobPH 85 Rapaki Ramble UN 00 UnknownW 66 Red Beech Stream PH 29 Victoria Park Crater RimW 01 Red Hill – Lake Lyndon BP 38 View Hill Little AkaloaW 28 Red Hill via Coleridge Pass PH 09 Waibl – Ahuriri Tracks (Gebbies Pass area)W 56 Red Peak to the Gap C 26 Waimairi StreamW 82 Redcliffe and Glenrock C 14 Waimairi, Parklands & Travis areaPH 07 Redcliffs – Clifton C 07 Waimairi, Parklands, Travis AreaPH 79 Redcliffs to CRW & Various Tracks N 60 Waipara River ExplorationsC 16 River Walk - Latters Track BP 63 Waiwera, Western Valley, Little RiverTripID Title p 4W x West somewhereC 17 Westmorland WanderC 23 Westmorland, Van Ashe Spur, Crater RimNW 03 Wharfedale Track – west Mt. OxfordW 30 WhitecliffsC 13 Whitewash Heads, Scarborough TracksBP 22 Wild Cattle Hill, Port Levy areaN 38 Wild Cherry Picking, WaiparaPH 54 Witches Hill Crater RimN 48 Woodend to WaikukuNW 09 Woodstock” and beyond (Waimak Gorge area)W 40 Woolshed Creek via Bus-stop — return via old W 50 Woolshed Hill, Arthurs Pass

PH 12 Worsleys Spur to Coopers BushPH 11 Worsleys Spur to Crater Rim Tracks

OFTC Trips with contacts 06-Aug-10p 1

Trip Title Grade Hours Map Usual $BP 01 Gebbies Pass - Mt Bradley - Orton Bradley 3 5 hrs M 36 8.30am

from: Carpark Opposite PMH West $4 (43 Kms to O.B)Gradual climb to Packhorse and then round back of Mt Bradley and back down to Orton Bradley Park.__Good views, car shuttle required - $4 to Gebbies Pass, $4 to Orton Bradley + $8 per car

****** ******* ****BP 02 Camp Bay – Adderley Head 23 4 - 5 hrs N 36 8:30am

from: Carpark Opposite PMH West $6 + $1 DonationMary Stapylton-Smith's property not available - check correct route with Peter MearsCamp Bay to Adderley Head and return via Little Port Cooper. Bring togs for a swim at Camp Bay weather permitting.$1 per person donation to Red Cross__Of interest: Restored Signal Station and School room at Little Port Cooper. Panoramic views of Lyttelton Harbour.Those who want a longer tramp can return via Adderley Head. An easier option is available over camp saddle.

Contacts:BP 02 Helps, Phillip & Jane 329 4696 Port Levy Diamond Harbour 8972BP 02 Stapylton-Smith, John 343-3008 42 Harakeke St, Riccarton Christchurch 8041

****** ******* ****BP 03 Brookshaw, Pigeon Bay 3 5 hrs N36/3 8:30am

from: Carpark Opposite PMH West $14 (140 Kms)Start up Starvation Gully road, thence farm track to ridge and summit of Mt Pearce. Return via Goodwin Reserve and old stock route.__Good views over Pigeon Bay and Akaroa Harbour. No sheep or calvesCheck with Bruce Stanton re frequency of previous tramps

Contacts:BP 03 Craw, Murray 329-4684 'Overleigh', RD 2, Diamond Harbour 8972BP 03 Holloway, Richard (03) 304 6807 78 Starvation Gully Road, Pigeon Bay RD 3, Akaroa 7583BP 03 Thacker, Murray 03-304-8614 Okains Bay Akaroa 7583

****** ******* ****BP 04 Hawkes Crag – Okuti Valley 23 5 N36/3 8:30am

from: Carpark Opposite PMH West $9 (94 Kms)From organic garden and old dairy farm dating from 1896. A steep climb to rocks and Hawkes Crag (one hour plus). Along ridge to trig with steepish descent.__Views from the top down Lake Forsythe, Okuti Valley and Little River are well worth the climb. See also BP 50

Contacts:BP 04 Lewthwaite, G. 325-1097 25 Lewthwaites Rd RD 1, Little River 7591

****** ******* ****BP 05 High Bare Peak – Little River area 3 5hrs M36 8:30am

from: Carpark Opposite PMH West $9 (92 kms)Climbing to 756 m via mostly steepish farm tracks to summit with all round views of Lakes Forsythe and Ellesmere and more. Return via adjoining farm to highway and along old railway line.__Check with Bruce Stanton re frequency of previous trampsWinston Van Der Spek not so keen about granting access when he has cattle on parts of his block - check diplomatically

Contacts:BP 05 Kennedy, D. 325 1116 Morrisons Road RD 1, Little River 7591BP 05 Miller, Ross & Mary 325-1156 'Manderley', Akaroa Highway, RD 1, Little River 7591BP 05 Van der Spek, Winston 027-434- P O Box 17658, Sumner Christchurch 8840

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BP 06 Kaituna - Packhorse - Mt. Herbert 1- 5-6+ M 36 8:30amfrom: Carpark Opposite PMH West $7 (74 Kms)

A steady climb to Packhorse Hut (Grade 1) then harder options round south side of Mt Bradley to lunch at Herbert Shelter, 20 minutes before 919m peak. Return via harbour side of Mt Bradley to Packhorse and down__Great views from the harbour heads round to Lyttelton and Lake Ellesmere.

****** ******* ****BP 07 Hills west Lake Forsythe area 2 5hrs M 8:30am

from: Carpark Opposite PMH West $9Follow farm track up a secluded valley to ridge and mini peak (approx. 500m) with great views of Lakes Forsythe and Ellesmere and the sea to the Alps. Return along the ridge by a different track.__Held in conjunction with the Base Camp in the area.

****** ******* ****BP 08 Magnet Bay from Birdlings Flat 1 5 hrs M 8:30am

from: Carpark Opposite PMH West $8 (78 Kms)Open and undulating country with coastal scenery.Bring plenty of water and sunblock.__Access problem

Contacts:BP 08 Hutcheson, E.A. (Ted) 325 1157 Ikoraki, Magnet Bay, RD 1, Little River 7591BP 08 Yates, Karl 329 0065 Craignish, Bossu Road RD 3, Little River

****** ******* ****BP 09 Mt Bradley from Orton Bradley 3 5 hrs M 36 8:30am

from: Carpark Opposite PMH West $4 (43 Kms) + $8 per carAn interesting route up Mt Bradley from Orton Bradley Park through rolling pasture land with a steep portion on face of mountain via eye of the needle. Lunch can be at the Mt Herbert Shelter.__Good views all round Banks Peninsula

****** ******* ****BP 10 Mt Herbert from Orton Bradley Park 3 5 hrs M 36 8:30am

from: Carpark Opposite PMH West $4 (43 kms) + $8/carA round trip from Orton Bradley Park via tablelands under Mt Bradley and central valley. Steep in places to 919m peak. Great views. Lunch in shelter.__

Contacts:BP 10 Russell, Warner & Claire 3294730 Orton Bradley Park, Charteris Bay RD 1, Lyttelton 8971

****** ******* ****BP 11 Oashore – Te Oka from Birdlings Flat 2 5 hrs M 8:30am

from: Carpark Opposite PMH West $8 (78 Kms)From Birdlings Flat walk across the shingle bank to steepish initial climb, then down to Oashore Bay. Thence via farm tracks to rocky outcrop at Trig Point (420m) with great views. Return via Oruaka , Maori Pa site.__Oashore Bay site of early 1800s whaling station. Faster trampers have option to climb Mt Te Oka.Check with Bruce Stanton re frequency of previous tramps

Contacts:BP 11 Butterick, David 329-0051 'Longspur' Akaroa Highway, Ataahua RD 2 Christchurch 7672BP 11 Power, Joe 325 1338 or 325 “Kinloch”, RD 1, Little River 7591BP 11 Whyte, Kate 329-0006 Oashore, Bossu Rd R D 1, Little River 7591

****** ******* ****BP 12 Packhorse from Gebbies Pass 1 5 hrs M 36 8:30am

from: Carpark Opposite PMH West $4A fairly easy walk from the top of Gebbies Pass through plantation and farms to Packhorse for lunch.__

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BP 13 Pettigrews Road to Monument & vice versa 3 6 hrs N 36 8:30amfrom: Carpark Opposite PMH West $10/14

Tramp follows along ridge with fabulous views in all directions. Half group walk from each end. Drivers change cars at the assembly point (PMH) and all walk to the car you intend to return in to PMH. Make sure you put your ‘coming out’ gear in this car.__Drivers whose cars go to Pettigrews Road receive $14; drivers whose cars go to the Monument $10. (Swap keys when you meet at the mid point!)

****** ******* ****BP 14 Poranui (above Lake Forsythe) 23 5 hrs N 36 5 hrs

from: Carpark Opposite PMH West $9See Devils Knob and Maori Pa site, the sea, lakes and ridges.__

Contacts:BP 14 Hutchinson, Brian 329-0089 Poranui RD 1, Little River 7591BP 14 McIntosh, Reg 329 0878 Okoura RD1, Little River 7591BP 14 Stanbury, Colin 325-2456 8 Glengarriff Drive, Lincoln, RD 2, Christchurch 7672

****** ******* ****BP 15 Mt Fitzgerald from Port Levy Saddle 1 5 hrs N 36 9:00am

from: Carpark Opposite PMH West $10From Port Levy - Little River Rd - walk the old Summit paper Rd - moderate climb at medium pace to Mt Fitzgerald. Good all round views, mountain totara, tussock and spectacular century-old tree stumps.__

Contacts:BP 15 Manson, Sam 325-1243 20 Barclays Rd, Puaha RD 1, Little River 7591

****** ******* ****BP 16 Purau Bay to waterfall and Beyond 23 5hrs M 8:30am

from: Carpark Opposite PMH West $5 (54 Km)Pleasant climb up the tree-lined Purau Stream to the highest waterfall on Banks Peninsula. Lunch near a stand of Totara. Then climb up to the ridge in the direction of the Monument and round the head of the valley and back to the cars on different tracks.__

Contacts:BP 16 Keenan, Brian 329 4849 68 Purau Port Levy Rd RD 2, Diamond Harbour 8972BP 16 Watson, Richard 329-4636 115 Purau Port Levy Rd, RD 2, Diamond Harbour 8972

****** ******* ****BP 17 Stoney Bay Peak from Akaroa 3 4 - 5 hrs N 36/37 8:30am

from: Carpark Opposite PMH West $15 (150 Kms)Well-formed track from Akaroa township to Stoney Bay Peak (830m) with great views in all directions. Plenty of cafes to recover in at the end of the tramp.__

****** ******* ****BP 18 Timu Timu Heads – Akaroa Harbour 23 4 - 5 hrs N 36/37 8:30am

from: Carpark Opposite PMH West $14Easy walk over farmland to southern heads of Akaroa Harbour with fabulous views from the Harbour to the Alps. Lunch in the delightful rocky bay called Scenery Nook. Steepish climb out of the bay on return via farmland to cars.__There may be seals on the rocks. Spectacular views of multi-coloured cliffs. Photography buffs delight

Contacts:BP 18 Hutchinson, Richard (03)304 8415 Wainui, RD 1, Akaroa 7581

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BP 19 The Enchanted Forest” near Kaituna 2 4 –5 hrs M 36 9:00amfrom: Carpark Opposite PMH West $6

Gradual climb up grassy ridge to forest tucked away at valley end with optional saddle (500m). A gem of the peninsula overlooking McQueen’s Valley and Lake Ellesmere.__Permission: check with Bruce Stanton first - a possibility access has been denied

Contacts:BP 19 Lankow, Peter 329 0864 Prices Valley Road RD 1, Little River 7591

****** ******* ****BP 20 Springvale Little River area 3 5 hrs N 36 8:30am

from: Carpark Opposite PMH West $9 (92 Kms)Steepish climb at first to ridge and trig (502m). Thence along ridge climbing to 704m with great views of the Okuti and Little River valleys, Lake Forsythe and beyond.__Check with Bruce Stanton re frequency of previous tramps

Contacts:BP 20 Stanley, Paul 03-310- Rayonier, 200 King St, Rangiora 7400BP 20 Wilson, Tim 325-1911 Cooptown Little River 7591

****** ******* ****BP 21 Near The Edge and Prices Valley 12 5 hrs M 36 8:30am

from: Carpark Opposite PMH West $8Gradual climb following a stream up a bush valley to farm track on spur overlooking Prices Valley. Good views of Lake Ellesmere and Kaitorete Spit.__Check with Bruce Stanton re frequency of tramps - permission sometimes an issue.

Contacts:BP 21 Edge, Murray 329 0999 Prices Valley Road, RD 1, Little River 7591

****** ******* ****BP 22 Wild Cattle Hill, Port Levy area 3 5 hrs N 36 8:30am

from: Carpark Opposite PMH West $9A moderate climb through pleasant farmland to bush covered hill top. Lunch time views of peninsula and plains. Descent at easy grade to valley floor.__

Contacts:BP 22 Coop, Tim 329 4697 Port Levy Road, Diamond Harbour 8972BP 22 Richardson, Ian & Pam (03) 304 6825 Pigeon Bay, CMB 27 RD 3, Akaroa 7583

****** ******* ****BP 23 Takamatua nr Akaroa 3 5 hrs M 8:30am

from: Carpark Opposite PMH West $14A moderate climb to 640m high point. Great views of Akaroa Harbour and eastern parts of Banks Peninsula. Return via old Le Bons Bay road.__

Contacts:BP 23 Brownie, Mathew 304 7648 5 Armstrong Crescent Akaroa 7520BP 23 Stronach, John 304 7059 196 Okains Bay Rd, Robinsons Bay, RD 1, Akaroa 7581BP 23 Toner, G.L 304 7741 Bells Road, Takamatua, Akaroa 7581

****** ******* ****BP 24 French Peak/Saddle Hill 3 5 - 6 hrs N36/3 8:30am

from: Carpark Opposite PMH West $10Moderate pace to the top of French Peak with gradual climb over farm tracks and open country, then follow ridge to Saddle Hill. Great views of Akaroa Harbour and Lake Forsyth.__(Access could be through "Springvale” after lambing.)Check with Bruce Stanton re frequency of previous tramps

Contacts:BP 24 Wilson, Tim 325-1911 Cooptown Little River 7591

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BP 25 Manson’s Point 2 4 - 5 hrs M 36 9:00amfrom: Carpark Opposite PMH West $3

From Sandy Bay follow interesting track to Allandale and from there on to Margaret Mahy’s property where good views of the harbour to Quail Island can be enjoyed. Easier walk available.__Bruce Stanton says M. Mahey not in phone book but he is going there wth the Summit Road Society and will inquire. (Daughter Penny Mahy)

****** ******* ****BP 26 Port Levy – Monument 2 5 hrs N36/3 8:30am

from: Carpark Opposite PMH West $6Uphill start to ridge and follow to summit (711m). Great views of harbour and surrounding hills.__Tramp hasn’t been done for a while – have tried to contact Allan Shand for more information. (Jan ’04) CLR

****** ******* ****BP 27 Orton Bradley – 2 23 5 hrs M36/3 8:30am

from: Carpark Opposite PMH West $4 (43 Kms) + $8/carModerate climb to tablelands and lower slopes of Mt. Bradley and optional route to Mt. Herbert or Packhorse. Good views of Lyttelton Harbour.__

****** ******* ****BP 28 Hinewai Conservation Reserve nr Akaroa 3 5 - 6 hrs N 36 8:00am

from: Carpark Opposite PMH West $17 + $1 donation (170 km)Climb Stony Bay Peak then to beach by South Track returning by East Track. Big circle route including Stony Bay Peak (806m). Birds, bush, streams and views. Little or no climbing after lunch. Last hour is down, down, down. Track all the way.__Shorter options available. Bring togs and camera. $1 donation to Hinewai optional.

****** ******* ****BP 29 Mt Fitzgerald (826m) from Puaha Valley 3 5 hrs N36/3 8:30am

from: Carpark Opposite PMH West $12 (124 kms)A moderate climb to ridge (some on farm tracks) and then through native bush reserve to Mt. Fitzgerald. (It is possible to arrange a traverse and car key swap at lunch.)__


****** ******* ****BP 30 Kaituna Valley (head) and beyond 3.5 5-6+ M36/3 8:30am

from: Carpark Opposite PMH West $8 (83 Kms)Steep climb to Walkway then rolling tops along to Waipuna Saddle, then on to Mt Fitzgerald (713m) for those wanting the harder option.__

Contacts:BP 30 Parr, Chris 329 0010 Tophouse, Kaituna Valley RD 1, Little River 7591

****** ******* ****BP 31 Camp Bay to Little Port Cooper and 23 5 - 6 hrs N 36 8:30am

Adderley Head from: Carpark Opposite PMH West $6 + $1 donation to the Red

Mary Stapylton-Smith's property not available - check correct route with Peter Mears Follow inland track with steady gradual climb 1 1/2 hrs. Down to Little Port Cooper. On to Adderley Head for those who want to. Note the restored Signal Station. Re__Good swimming so bring togs. Bring extra fluid.

Contacts:BP 31 Helps, Phillip & Jane 329 4696 Port Levy Diamond Harbour 8972BP 31 Stapylton-Smith, John 343-3008 42 Harakeke St, Riccarton Christchurch 8041

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BP 32 Montgomery Park to Mt Sinclair & Mt 23 5 hrs N 36 8:30amFitzgerald from: Carpark Opposite PMH West $11

From Montgomery Park Reserve at Hilltop or Pettigrews Rd, climb through bush to ridge, then along to Mt Sinclair with lunch on Mt Fitzgerald__(Note: lambing season – no tramping.)No lambing notified July/Aug 06 says DOC.


****** ******* ****BP 33 Church Bay to Purau NQ M 36 9:30am

from: Carpark Opposite PMH West $5Along coastal tracks. Bring togs__

****** ******* ****BP 34 Round the Bays 1 4 - 5 hrs M 36 9:00am

from: Carpark Opposite PMH West $6 (56 Kms)Moderate climb up to Bay View Road. Along Bay View Road & into Diamond Harbour. Around Stoddart Point & return via Coastal Walkway.__

****** ******* ****BP 35 Hinewai Reserve, Akaroa 3 5 hrs N 36 8:30am

from: Carpark Opposite PMH West $16 +$1 DonationA pleasant tramp around this reserve near Akaroa. Bring your togs for a swim at Otanerito Bay.__

****** ******* ****BP 38 View Hill Little Akaloa 2 5 hrs N 36/37 8:00am

from: Carpark Opposite PMH West $15 (146 Kms)A pleasant climb over farm tracks from Chorlton Hill to View Hill 763m. Magnificent views over Peninsula in good weather. Lovely native bush with magnificent totara trees. Descend along ridge towards Okains Bay__Car shuttle to be organised

****** ******* ****BP 39 See PH 25

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****** ******* ****BP 42 Manderley 3 5 hrs M36, 8:30am

from: Carpark Opposite PMH West $9Near Lake Forsyth. Short brisk climb to long well graded ridge to 450m for lunch followed by interesting steepish descent to flat walk on Little River Rail Trail__

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BP 45 Orton Bradley 2 5hrs M 36 8:30amfrom: Carpark Opposite PMH West $4 (43 Kms) + $8/car

Up centre valley towards Herbert, left on farm/animal tracks recently cleared. Return Magnificent Gully. Some short steep patches.__Alternative: Hunter's Gulley, Lookout, (with side trip to Little Rock view), farm tracks and down Waterfall track

****** ******* ****BP 46 Mt Evans from Port Levy 3 5hrs N36 8:30am

from: Carpark Opposite PMH West $8Gradual climb from Old Port Levy. Reasonably steep at first to the ridge & peak at 736m. Good views__

Contacts:BP 46 Barnett, Richard & Clare 329-4690 Port Levy RD 2, Diamond Harbour 8972BP 46 Helps, Phillip & Jane 329 4696 Port Levy Diamond Harbour 8972BP 46 Keenan, Brian 329 4849 68 Purau Port Levy Rd RD 2, Diamond Harbour 8972

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****** ******* ****BP 48 Gebbies Pass to Packhorse 3 5hrs M 36 8.30 am

from: Carpark Opposite PMH West $4From Gebbies Pass taking easy grade walkways which tracks through forest and tussock lands to the Packhorse Hut and Mt Bradley. Fine views of harbour, plains, alps. Depending on conditions & group its possible to include Mt Herbert summit via Mt Bradley__

****** ******* ****BP 49 Mt Evans from Purau 3 5hrs N36 8:30am

from: Carpark Opposite PMH West $8Climb through farmland; reasonably steep at first to ridge and peak at 703m. Views of Purau, Port Levy, and Lyttelton__

Contacts:BP 49 Gardiner, C R 329-4707 Purau Homestead, Camp Bay Rd, R D 2, Diamond Harbour BP 49 Keenan, Brian 329 4849 68 Purau Port Levy Rd RD 2, Diamond Harbour 8972BP 49 Watson, Richard 329-4636 115 Purau Port Levy Rd, RD 2, Diamond Harbour 8972

****** ******* ****BP 50 Balancing Rock 3 4 - 5hrs N 36 8:30am

from: Carpark Opposite PMH West $9 (92 Kms)Following farmtracks with steady climb to ridge at approx. 500m. Good views over Little River and Okuti valleys and out to Lake Forsyth. Includes some bush on old dairy farm__Check with Bruce Stanton re frequency of previous tramps

Contacts:BP 50 Breitmeyer, W 325-1175 Breitmeyers Rd RD 1, Little River 7591BP 50 Lewthwaite, G. 325-1097 25 Lewthwaites Rd RD 1, Little River 7591BP 50 Lopas, Anna 325-1223 Okuti Valley Rd R D 1, Little River 7591BP 50 McIntyre, Bruce 332-9602 or 325- 5 Garth Tce, Cashmere Christchurch 8022

****** ******* ****BP 51 Orton Bradley Dress Circle 23 5hrs M 36 9:00am

from: Carpark Opposite PMH West $4 (43 Kms) +$8/carUp the side farm track to Louden Farm and onto the 4-wheel drive track towards Herbert. Return down the Mt Herbert walkway track to the park__

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BP 52 Mount Pearce Reserve 2 4 - 5hrs 8:30amfrom: Carpark Opposite PMH West $13

Follow farm tracks from the Summit Road through the reserve and on to ridge and summit. (737). Descend via Pigeon Bay Peak. Good views all round.__

Contacts:BP 52 Craw, Murray 329-4684 'Overleigh', RD 2, Diamond Harbour 8972BP 52 Thacker, Murray 03-304-8614 Okains Bay Akaroa 7583

****** ******* ****BP 53 Orton Bradley - Waterfall & other tracks 1 4 - 5hrs 9:00am

from: Carpark Opposite PMH West $4 (43 Kms) + $8/carFrom the Orton Bradley carpark, up the valley forest walkway to the Waterfall Track and the waterfall. Taking the side track to Magnificent Valley and beyond if time permits.__

****** ******* ****BP 54 Kaituna - Port Levy Spur 1 4 - 5hrs 9:00am

from: Carpark Opposite PMH West $8 (83 Kms)From the topmost homestead in Kaituna Valley, walk up the old farm track to the spur that looks down on Port Levy. Dependant on conditions continue on the paper road route along the spur towards Western Valley Road.. Return via same tracks to cars.__

Contacts:BP 54 Parr, Chris 329 0010 Tophouse, Kaituna Valley RD 1, Little River 7591

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****** ******* ****BP 56 Nikau Palm Gulley 1 5hrs 8:30am

from: Carpark Opposite PMH West $18From Onuku farm Hostel walk well graded farm track toward the Eastern head of Akaroa Harbour, descending steeply, partly on new steps, into Nikau Palm Gully. 20 minutes of scrambling down the dry stream bed emerge above the cliffs near the Eastern head__This had been described as the most original piece of native bush left on the Peninsula and it contains the most southerly stand of Nikau palms.

****** ******* ****BP 57 Birdlings Flat - Poranui 1 4 - 9:00am

from: Carpark Opposite PMH West $8Drive past the Birdlings Flat corner and onto the straight stretch, to the farm homestead on the left side of the road. Climb to spectacular views of sea ,lake and mountains.__Check with Bruce Stanton re frequency of previous tramps

Contacts:BP 57 Hutchinson, Brian 329-0089 Poranui RD 1, Little River 7591BP 57 Stanbury, Colin 325-2456 8 Glengarriff Drive, Lincoln, RD 2, Christchurch 7672

****** ******* ****BP 58 Mt Te Oka to Devils Gap, Southern Bays, BP 3 5 - 6hrs N36\3 8:30am

from: Carpark Opposite PMH West $11

Starting at Bossu Rd climb Mt Te Oka, then follow ridgelines to main rock mass & through Devils Gap. Descend down ridge to coast (optional, and time permitting). Great views. Car shuttle required.__

Contacts:BP 58 Murray, Grant 325-1070 187 Harrisons Rd, Te Oka RD 1, Little River 7591BP 58 Neal, Mark 325-1962 1081 Te Oka Bay Rd RD 1, Little River 7591

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BP 59 Purau Saddle to Herbert Peak 1 4 - 5hrs 8:30amfrom: Carpark Opposite PMH West $7

Well defined undulating walkway and, if lucky, panoramic views of Pegasus, the plains, harbour and peninsula.__

****** ******* ****BP 60 Orton Bradley Arboretum & Rhododendron NQ 4 Hrs 9:30am

Garden from: Carpark Opposite PMH West $5 (43 kms) + $8 per car

Walking in the Arboretum and rhododendron gardens. A great springtime walk__

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****** ******* ****BP 63 Waiwera, Western Valley, Little River 3 5hrs N36 8:30am

from: Carpark Opposite PMH West $10Climb via ridge to trig point 684m returning viaTable Hill 525m. Great Views__Check with Bruce Stanton re frequency of previous trips

Contacts:BP 63 Maire, Bill & Carol 325-1140 Western Valley Rd RD 1, Little River 7591

****** ******* ****BP 64 Orton Bradley Track / Tablelands 2 4 - 5hrs 8:30am

from: Carpark Opposite PMH West $4 (43 Kms) + $8/carWalk along valley, then moderate climb up Mt Herbert track to below saddle and on farm track to tablelands__

****** ******* ****BP 65 Rail Trail Tramps NQ 3 to 5 9:00am

from: Carpark Opposite PMH West $5 to Motukarara, $6 to QuarryFlat options between Motukarara and Catons Bay, near Little River.__Option 1:on upgraded and well made wide track from old Motukarara Railway yards towards the Kaituna Reserve and return.Option 2: Shuttle Motukarara Railway yards/ Catons Bay. All cars first to old Motukarara railway yards.

Meet at Kaituna Reserve and swap keys. Complete tramp, and wait at Motukarara for Catons Bay cars,

****** ******* ****BP 66 Pigeon Bay Walkway 12 5 N36/3 8:30am

from: Carpark Opposite PMH West $14 (140 Kms)A DOC walkway. From wharf area, passing Annandale homestead, to Wakaroa Point and Whitehead Bay, mostly grassy vehicle track. Fairly flat, 14km return. Spectacular views of Bay and coastal sea cliffs.__Closed during lambing - approx. 10th July - 18 October.History:visited by whalers in 1830's because of bush and forest. Mail boats from Lyttelton connected with main overland route to Akaroa till 1910. 1900 population was 300. see Hurst Seagar designed church, built 1899.

Contacts:BP 66 Humm, Andrew & Naomi (03) 304 6881 'Annandale', Pigeon Bay RD 3, Akaroa 7583

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Bp 67 Eastern Bays, Banks Peninsula 3 5 N36/3 8:30amfrom: Carpark Opposite PMH West $16

Hickory, Gough and Paua Bays__Tramp over farm land, with some native forest.Possible beach visit and seal viewing.

Contacts:Bp 67 Johns, Murray & Sue (03) 304 8511 Paua Bay, RD 1, Akaroa7581Bp 67 Le Lievre, Paul (03) 304 7255 Takamatua Valley Rd, RD 1, Akaroa 7581Bp 67 Masefield, Bob (03) 304 8516 Goughs Bay RD 1, Akaroa 7581Bp 67 Masefield, T J (03) 304 8515 Goughs Bay RD 1, Akaroa 7581Bp 67 Simpson, Richard 03-304-7367 188 Fishermans Bay Rd RD 3, Akaroa 7583

****** ******* ****BP 68 Bush Road 2 4+ 8:30am

from: Carpark Opposite PMH West $5Above Gebbies Valley, following ridge to summit about 450m. Great all round views of Lake Ellesmere, the harbour, McQueens valley and part of Old Coach Road to Akaroa__Contact Bruce Stanton re frequency of previous tramps

Contacts:BP 68 Gillanders, Keith & Jenny 329-7107 Ahuriri Rd, Motukarara, RD 2, Christchurch 7672BP 68 Graham, Peter & Ann 329-6637 'Ahuriri' Tai Tapu RD 2, Christchurch 7672

****** ******* ****BP 69 Long Spur, Kaituna 2 4 M 36 9 AM

from: Carpark Opposite PMH West $6 + 2 Donation (62 Km)Gradual climb to approx 350m on newly graded farm track. Great views from L.Ellesmere to the mountains. Round trip down alternative ridge__About May only as bulls taken off hills (have been known to chase trampers)Check with Bruce Stanton re frequency of previous tramps

Contacts:BP 69 Butterick, David 329-0051 'Longspur' Akaroa Highway, Ataahua RD 2 Christchurch 7672BP 69 Butterick, Mark or Pat 329-0825 or 329- 'Longspur' Akaroa Highway, Ataahua, RD 2, Christchurch

****** ******* ****bp 70 Kaituna Spur 3 4-5 M 36 8:30am

from: Carpark Opposite PMH West $8From Kaituna reserve, up various farm tracks to tops at 650m. Views of Kaituna and Prtices Valleys. Some steep sections.__Contact Bruce Stanton re frequency of previous trampsContact Dennis de Pass - Ph 329-0842 - only if tramp is extended

Contacts:bp 70 Barrett, Peter 325-5555 Englishs Rd RD 4, Christchurch 7674bp 70 de Pass, Dennis 329-0842 Kaituna RD 2 Christchurch 7672bp 70 Sheddan, Chris 329-0034 722 Kaituna Valley Rd, Motukarara, RD 2, Christchurch 7672bp 70 Taylor, Bronwyn 329-0166 17 Okana Rd, Ataahua RD 2, Christchurch 7672

****** ******* ****BP 71 Mt Herbert from Diamond Harbour 3 5 hrs M 36 8:30am

from: Carpark Opposite PMH West $6 (56 Kms)Up walkway ridge - return same way. Shelter optional__

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BP 72 Ahuriri Farm past Tai Tapu 2 5 hrs M36 8:30amfrom: Carpark Opposite PMH West $4

Walk along sheltered valley, then a steady climb on moderate slope to summit approx. 470m overlooking harbour & Gebbies Pass. On return see Ahuriri Rd part of the old coach road to Akaroa__Check with Bruce Stanton re frequency of previous tramps

Contacts:BP 72 Graham, Peter & Ann 329-6637 'Ahuriri' Tai Tapu RD 2, Christchurch 7672

****** ******* ****BP 73 Robinson Bay, Otepatotu Reserve & 3 5 hrs N36/3 8:30am

Lavericks Peak from: Carpark Opposite PMH West $14

From Robinsons Bay to the Summit Rd & the Land of the Fairies then on to Lavericks Peak - 755MStupendous views__

Contacts:BP 73 Foley, P.G. 03-304-5152 Robinsons Bay Valley Rd, RD 1, Akaroa 7581

****** ******* ****BP 74 Rail Trail with Bike Option 12 2 - 5 hrs 8:30am

from: Carpark Opposite PMH West $10 bikers/$5 walkersStart at Motukarara and bike to Little River, option to return by biking or get a lift. Another option to walk till late morning then return to cars.__Co-ordination of bike transport and arrange borrowed bikes necessary

****** ******* ****BP 75 Horsetrek Hills/Longspur - use BP 69

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****** ******* ****BP 76 Okana Valley & Beyond (Kaituna Area) 2-3 4+ hrs 8.30 am

from: Carpark Opposite PMH West $7Very interesting steep-sided, mostly bush valley following farm and animal tracks with waterfalls after rain. Climbing to 400M and returning alongside Okana Stream with one steepish descent.__Check with Bruce Stanton re frequency of trips.Currently problems with access - check with Bruce Stanton

Contacts:BP 76 Barrett, Peter 325-5555 Englishs Rd RD 4, Christchurch 7674BP 76 Collins, Maurice & Sue 322-6963 P O Box 9402 Tower Junction Christchurch 8149BP 76 Sheddan, Chris 329-0034 722 Kaituna Valley Rd, Motukarara, RD 2, Christchurch 7672BP 76 Taylor, Bronwyn 329-0166 17 Okana Rd, Ataahua RD 2, Christchurch 7672

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C 01 Ferrymead Riverwalk & Charlesworth NQ 4 - 5 hrs 9:00amReserve from: Settlers Crescent - off Ferry Rd, opp. Ferrymead Nil

HotelFrom Sand Bar carpark through Charlesworth wetlands, then the Heathcote Riverwalk to Hansens Park returning via Woolston Cut using Council walkways and native bush areas where possible. Can also be done in reverse.__Welcome to regulars, veterans and past trampers looking for an easier pace.

****** ******* ****C 02 Travis Wetlands NQ 4 - 5 hrs 9:00am

from: Cars park on Brooker Rd, corner New Brighton Nil Rd

All flat. Cover the Travis Wetlands tracks and viewing stand, with option of an extension to QE2 Park or Horseshoe Lake afterwards.__

****** ******* ****C 03 Opawa, St Martins River walk NQ 10:00am

from: Childrens Library NilNice pleasant walk. To meet - turn right before Opawa Bridge and into Louisson Place, and meet by Children's Library__

****** ******* ****C 04 Radley Park to Sumner NQ 4 5hrs 9:00am

from: Radley Park, Cumnor Terrace NilThrough Park, along tow path to Ferrymead, by coastline to Sumner. Whitewash Heads to Nicholson Park after lunch. Return bus fare approx $2__

****** ******* ****C 05 Bottle lake Forest & Beach walk 1 4hrs M 35 9:30am

from: Waimari Beach Surf Club NilPleasant walking along beach and through the forest path terrain. The forest has several species of trees including sycamore, pines, and macrocarpa.__

****** ******* ****C 06 The Groynes & Waimairi Walkway NQ 3hrs 9:30am

from: Groynes carpark Nil__

****** ******* ****C 07 Waimairi, Parklands, Travis Area NQ 3hrs 9:00am

from: Broad Park carpark NilAn exploration of the area__

****** ******* ****C 08 Northwest Reserves and Parks NQ 3.5hrs 10:00am

from: Avonhead Park NilAvonhead Park, Burnside Park, Hewlings Stream, Jellie Park. Shorter walk available from Burnside Park. Those members starting from Burnside Park please phone Leader.__

****** ******* ****C 09 Estuary and Beach Walk NQ 4 - 5hrs 9:00am

from: Owles Tce Powerboat Carpark NilFollow the Avon River walkways to South Brighton and the Estuary Spit. Return via beach and sandhills walkway.__

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C 10 Cashmere River and Environs Ramble NQ 3hrs 10:00amfrom: Shopping area Centaurus Rd nr Plunket Rooms Nil

Please park on roadway or Whaka Terrace. Pleasant walk__

****** ******* ****C 11 Lower Avon River Walk NQ 3hrs 10:00am

from: Bridge St by Walkway NilFrom Bridge St through salt marsh by Bexley Wetlands and Kibblewhite Reserve__

****** ******* ****C 12 Cashmere Hills Ramble 1 4 - 5hrs 9:00am

from: Carpark Opposite PMH West NilWalk around Heathcote River to Hollis Park for morning tea. Uphill towards Kiwi for lunch and return__

****** ******* ****C 13 Whitewash Heads, Scarborough Tracks 1 3hrs N 36 10:00am

from: Sumner Clocktower NilFlat Walk available__

****** ******* ****C 14 Waimairi, Parklands & Travis area 1 3hrs 10:00am

from: Broad Park Waimairi Nil__

****** ******* ****C 15 Sumner to Taylors Mistake & Beyond 2 4 - 5hrs 9:00am

from: Sumner Clock Tower NilOver Whitwash Head to Taylors Mistake. Thence various tracks. Return Nicholson Park__

****** ******* ****C 16 River Walk - Latters Track 1 4 - 5hrs 9:00am

from: Carpark Opposite PMH West NilFrom PMH, the Heathcote River track to the Hollis Ave reserve for morning tea. Up the spur to the new track and subdivision, Latters, Victoria Park and onto Thompsons Memorial. Return Kiwi and Harry Ell track.__

****** ******* ****C 17 Westmorland Wander 12 4 hrs 9:00am

from: Carpark Opposite PMH West NilFrom PMH Carpark follow river and explore various paths, steps and reserves in the Westmorland suburb with expansive views over the city. Can also be done as a flat walk.__

****** ******* ****C 18 Tow Path from Heathcote NQ 3hrs 9:30am

from: Sandbar Carpark NilFollow towpath towards Woolston, Opawa and environs__

****** ******* ****C 19 Styx Mill Reserve & Northwood NQ 3hrs 9:30am

from: Styx Mill Rd Carpark NilBring binoculars. Easy circuit round wetlands to Husseys Rd, and exploring Northwood development. Shorter walk available.__

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C 20 City Riverbanks Ramble NQ 3hrs 9:30amfrom: Armagh St Gardens Carpark Nil

From Gardens follow river to Barbadoes St__

****** ******* ****C 21 Scarborough Reserve Track & Capt. Thomas 1 4 - 5hrs 9:00am

from: Wakefield Ave (Capt Thomas Track) NilFrom Sumner, Edwin Muldays Track to Taylors Mistake & Summit Rd. Return coastal track and Capt Thomas Track__

****** ******* ****C 22 Towpath to Ferrymead & Sumner 1 4 - 9:00am

from: Radley Park Carpark NilPleasant summer walk along towpath to Ferrymead and by coast to Sumner for lunch and possible swim. Optional climb up Whitewash Head or return by city bus ($2 or $2.50)__

****** ******* ****C 23 Westmorland, Van Ashe Spur, Crater Rim 1 4 - 5hrs 9:00am

from: Carpark Opposite PMH West $2From PMH, cars to Ravensdale Rd, Westmorland. Down a cattle track to Cashmere Rd, on to the Van Ashe Farm track to the summit. Return via Trig V and Worsley Track.__

Contacts:C 23 van Ashe, Danny 322-8160 681 Cashmere Rd, Kennedys Bush, Christchurch 8025

****** ******* ****C 24 Captain Thomas Track 1 2.5hrs 9:30am

from: Wakefield Avenue or Sumner Surf Club NilFollow Captain Thomas walkway with the option of returning on track on the opposite of the road.__

****** ******* ****C 25 Burwood lakes and River Ramble 1 2.5 - 10:00am

from: 203 New Brighton Rd NilThrough Lakewood Reserve, along Avon River banks__

****** ******* ****C 26 Waimairi Stream NQ 3 9:30am

from: Bus fareFollow stream Burnside Rugby Club to Mona Vale__

****** ******* ****C 27 Park and River NQ 3 hrs 9:30am

from: Millbrook Reserve NilFlat walk through any/all of Millbrook Reserve, North hagley Park, Mona Vale, Deans Bush & Botanic Gardens__Good to view spring flowering

****** ******* ****C 28 Nth New brighton to Jubilee Walkway N 3 - 4 hrs 9.30

from: Broad Park (off Beach Rd) NilFrom Broad Park carpark via Jubilee Walkway to Brighton Pier for lunch__Swim & ice cream at finish of walk

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C 29 Ferrymead - Brookhaven N 3 hrs 9:30amfrom: Charlesworth St carpark Nil

Walking through Charlesworth Wetlands and Brookhaven area__Depart from Charlesworth St carpark off Ferry Rd near 'Trees for Canterbury' orcarpark by Estuary end of Linwood Ave

****** ******* ****C 30 McLeans Island Forest NQ 3 - 4 hrs 9:30am

from: Main Carpark, McLeans Island Forest NilWalk on a well known shady circuit__Carpark is opposite Orana Park on McLeans Island Rd.

****** ******* ****C 31 Horseshoe Lake NQ 3 - 4 hrs 9:30am

from: Carpark opp Bower Tavern, New Brighton Rd NilFollow river towards Horseshoe Lake and it's environs. Pleasant walk__

****** ******* ****C 32 Bexley Wetlands, Avon R & Pleasant Point NQ 3 - 4 hrs 9:30am

from: Carpark opp Bower Tavern NilWalking on east side of Avon River, through Bexley Wetlands to Pleasant Point Domain, returning west side of river.__

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****** ******* ****N 01 Cheviot – Gore Bay 1 4 - 5 hrs 8:30am

from: Belfast Hotel carpark $18Steady climb on farm tracks to beautiful lunch spot. Wonderful coastal views. Return by a different route.__

****** ******* ****N 02 Gowan Hill- Weka Pass 1 4 - 5 hrs 8:30am

from: Belfast Hotel carpark $11Following mostly farm tracks, proceed up Gowan Hill then down to open rolling countryside with good views of limestone outcrops. See split apple rock and fossil shells.__Check with Bruce Stanton re frequency of previous tramps

Contacts:N 02 Murchison, Richard & Brenda (03) 314 6088 Weka Pass, RD 3 Amberley 7483

****** ******* ****N 04 Lone Pines, Weka Pass area 1 5 hrs 8:30am

from: Belfast Hotel carpark $11A pleasant tramp along limestone ridges (350m). Wonderful hidden valley, split apple rock, dog rock and shell fossils__

Contacts:N 04 Murchison, Richard & Brenda (03) 314 6088 Weka Pass, RD 3 Amberley 7483

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N 05 Mt Alexander from ‘Foxdown’ nr Scargill 2 6 8:30amfrom: Belfast Hotel carpark $15 (154 kms)

A steady climb to the top (748m) for lunch. Return a different route. Good views of the Amuri Plains, Waikari Valley and Scargill Hills. Note: “Foxdown” – problems with Forest & Bird Society resource consult planning.__

Contacts:N 05 Fox, Andrew & Janet (03) 314 3763 Foxdown Road, RD 3, Amberley 7483

****** ******* ****N 06 Mt Whitnow – Hawarden area 3 8:00am

from: Belfast Hotel carpark $11Options (1) climb road to view high country beyond or (2) proceed down zig zag to seaward river and Welcome Inn hut (3) flat walk along Waitohi River by homestead.__

Contacts:N 06 Kennedy, Jerry (03) 314 2425 Mt Whitnow Stn. Virginia Rd RD 1, Harwarden 7385

****** ******* ****N 07 Black Rock 3 6+ hrs 8:00am

from: Belfast Hotel carpark $17Route Black Rock (1714 M) lies west of Mt Whatno on Mt Whitnow Stn 25 KM west of Hawarden on the Waitohi R. Most of the lower part of the trip is in Mt Whitnow Stn on run country with some tracks but the section to Black Rock is DOC__.


****** ******* ****N 08 Mt Karetu (972m) west of Mt. Grey 23 5 hrs M 34 8:30am

from: Belfast Hotel carpark $10Steady climb on farm tracks from the top of Okuku Pass to the open top at 972m. Good views of surrounding hills and plains. Some steep patches on the descent.__In winter could be snow about.Land is owned by Landcorp and includes a grazing lease from Carter-Holt - but verbal agreement only at time of phoning farm manager is all that is now required

Contacts:N 08 Bertacco, Mr. 03-310-3020 Okuku Pass Station, 179 Quarry Rd, RD 2, Rangiora 7472N 08 Stanley, Paul 03-310- Rayonier, 200 King St, Rangiora 7400

****** ******* ****N 09 Mt Richardson – round trip 2 5 + hrs L 35 8:30am

from: Belfast Hotel carpark $11Invigorating climb through pleasant beech forest up Blowhard and Bypass tracks to summit Mt. Richardson (1047m). Return via Richardson Track. Good views across Lees Valley to Puketuraki range.__Alternative can be done in reverse

****** ******* ****N 10 Mt Thomas (1023m) nr Oxford 23 6 hrs M 8:30am

from: Belfast Hotel carpark $10 (95 kms)Climb a well-graded valley track in beech forest to the summit at 1023m. Return via ridge and western spur with a mixture of forest and tussock.__Excellent views from the Port Hills to the Kaikouras.

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N 11 Mt Vulcan – Omihi area 23 4 -5 hrs 8:30amfrom: Belfast Hotel carpark $14

A great walk on the rolling foothills with two steepish sections. Stunning views of coastal cliffs, Motunau Island, Banks Peninsula and mountains.__Check with Bruce Stanton re frequency of previous tramps

Contacts:N 11 Byrch, Bill 03-314-3457 Motunau Beach Rd RD 1, Greta Valley 7387N 11 Little, Bruce (03) 314 5877 Reeces Rd, Omihi RD 3, Amberley 7483N 11 Little, Ross (03) 314 5841 Reeces Rd, Omihi RD 3, Amberley 7483

****** ******* ****N 12 Onepunga – North side of Mt Grey 3 5 hrs 8:30am

from: Belfast Hotel carpark $11Climb gradually along farm tracks then up a tussock face to ridgeline at about 900m. Lunch in a bush sheltered spot with wonderful views north. Follow ridge of Mt Grey through beech forest then descend a steepish tussock face.__Must have boots with good grip.

Contacts:N 12 Acton-Adams, John (03) 314 8062 “Onepunga”, Onepunga Road, RD 2, Amberley 7482

****** ******* ****N 13 Pinchgut from Fox’s Creek 23 5 hrs 8:30am

from: Belfast Hotel carpark $11Via Okuku River track to Whare Stream. Upstream for half an hour then steady climb on track before steep descent to hut for lunch. Return by lower level track.__There is the possibility of wet feet crossing the Okuku River at start and finish of tramp. If you want dry feet for the main tramp bring some ‘wet’ footwear for the start and finish.) (In summer bring togs.)

****** ******* ****N 14 Teviotdale 1 5 hrs N34 8:30am

from: Belfast Hotel carpark $9Climb to 364m and walk along the cliff tops. Great views of Pegasus Bay before descending to the beach.__

Contacts:N 14 Rhodes, Chris 03-314-8035 'Teviotdale' Double Cnr Rd RD 1, Amberley 7481

****** ******* ****N 15 Stringer’s Bridge to Waipara Gorge NQ 5 hrs 8:30am

from: Belfast Hotel carpark $9Start from Stringer’s Bridge. An easy ramble up the picturesque Waipara riverbed to lunch at the gorge.__(In summer bring togs and/or dry clothes.)

Contacts:N 15 George, Derek (03) 314 8295 “Waimarie”, RD 2, Amberley 7482N 15 Turnbull, Elizabeth & Ian (03) 314 8155 “The Deans” RD 2, Amberley 7482N 15 Uren, David (03) 314 9263 Stringer’s Road, RD 2, Amberley 7482

****** ******* ****N 16 Glenafric – East of Waipara 23 4 - 5 hrs N 34 8:30am

from: Belfast Hotel carpark $11+ gold coin donationWalk along coastal terraces with views to Banks Peninsula then down on to beach for lunch at waterfall. Return over downs.__This is a tramp which could be extended to suit Good Fitness groups.Gold coin donation for Special Needs Centre in Hoon Hay.

Contacts:N 16 Evans, Neil and Margie (03) 314 5834 1102 Reeces Road, Omihi, RD 3, Amberley 7483N 16 Mackintosh, John (03) 314 6745 “Glen Afric, Waipara RD 3, Amberley 7483

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****** ******* ****N 18 Princess Bath and Mt Princess 3

from: Hanmer $25 from ChCh + $6 (250 kms)__

****** ******* ****N 19 Mt Charon (Hanmer area) from Jacks Pass 4

via Mt Dum from: $25 - Christchurch - Hanmer &

This describes either1.A day trip from Hanmer (not possible from Chch);2.An over-nighter (preferably from Hanmer).Princess Bath tramp – 8 hours (125kms to Hanmer + 40 kms to Lake Tennyson)__

Contacts:N 19 Dampier-Crossley, Mrs C.E. (03) 315 6057 Cranford Cottage, Rotherham 7379

****** ******* ****N 20 Mt Charon (Hanmer area) from Dillon 4 M31/3

Stream or Benv from: Hanmer $27 Belfast - Mt Charon (270

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****** ******* ****N 21 Mt Isobel (Hanmer area) (Traverse for two 23 5 hrs

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****** ******* ****N 22 Mt Isobel (Hanmer area) via Waterfall Track 3 M31/N

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****** ******* ****N 23 Mt Dumblane (Hanmer area) 3 M32

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N 24 Mt Percival - Hanmer area (1629 m from 3 5 hrs870m) from: Hanmer $25 Christchurch-Hanmer & back

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****** ******* ****N 25 Mt St Patrick (1774m) or a preceding ridge 3 5 hrs

peak. from: $25 Christchurch-Hanmer & back

__Contacts:N 25 Dampier-Crossley, Mrs C.E. (03) 315 6057 Cranford Cottage, Rotherham 7379N 25 St James’ , Station Hanmer Springs 7334

****** ******* ****N 26 Maukuratawhai (1615m) 4 6 - 7 hrs 7.30

from: Belfast Hotel carpark $25 Christchurch-Hanmer & back How to get there: From Hanmer drive to T junction beyond Jacks Pass. Turn left to park car.1615m from 793m. Only suitable when Clarence River crossable. Cross Clarence River to follow steady, steepish ridge with no real difficulties to top.__Permission Nil.

****** ******* ****N 27 Broxton, Pyramid Valley (west of Waikari) 23 8:30am

from: Belfast Hotel carpark $14 (140 kms)Open rolling countryside overlooking Pyramid Valley. Climb via farm tracks and tussock terrain to 850m. Great views towards Hurunui, Mt Grey, etc.__

Contacts:N 27 McKnight, A.D. (03) 314 4189 'Broxton', Pyramid Valley, Hawarden 7385

****** ******* ****N 28 Island Hills,(west of Culverden) 2 4 hrs 8:30am

from: Belfast Hotel carpark $15A reasonably easy-going tramp along a farm track through bush with one or two short climbs. Two stream crossings. Pleasant outlook.__

Contacts:N 28 Shand, Edwin A.D. (03) 315 8314 “Island Hills”, Balmoral, RD 2, Culverden 7392

****** ******* ****N 29 Lesley Hills”/Waiau Bridge (bus trip) 2 5 hrs 8:30am

from: Belfast Hotel carpark $14A long undulating walk following the Waiau River through changing farmland ending at the Waiau Ferry Bridge. Shorter walk available.Swim and snack at Hanmer Springs.__

Contacts:N 29 Rutherford, D.L. (03) 315 8042 Lesley Hills, Waiau 7395N 29 Rutherford, J.C. (03) 315 8280 Morna, Waiau 7395N 29 Wright, J.N. (03) 3157500 “Medway, Hanmer Springs Rd Hanmer Springs 7334

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N 30 Limestone Glens, nr Culverden (Bus trip) 2 8:00amfrom: Belfast Hotel carpark $16

Lowry Peaks Range. 1 ½ hrs easy walk to musterer’s hut for lunch followed by steeper grades on 4WD track. Picturesque valley with great views of coastline and Amuri Plains.__

Contacts:N 30 Anderson, Stewart (03) 319 8549 “Black Rock”, 976 Kaiwara Road, RD 2, Cheviot 7382

****** ******* ****N 31 Birdseye Stream 2 8:30am

from: Belfast Hotel carpark $11Along formed farm tracks, through valley floor. Return down stream bed.If hot day, an opportunity for river dip.__

Contacts:N 31 Forrester, Bruce (03) 314 4584 “Karetu Downs” 1731 Ram Paddock Road, RD 1, Hawarden

****** ******* ****N 32 Mt Cass, Mt. Totara & beyond (highest 4 N34 8:30am

point 557m) from: Belfast Hotel carpark $10

Climb Mt Cass, follow along the connecting ridge to lunch on Mt. Totara. Easy descent.__Contacts:N 32 Gardiner, Robin (03) 314 6744 Dovedale, RD 3, Amberley 7483N 32 Goodman, Warren (03) 314 6731 Mt. Cass, RD 3, Amberley 7483

****** ******* ****N 33 Mt Donald (491m) near Waipara 2 M33 8:30am

from: Belfast Hotel carpark $10 (104 Kms)Gradual climb on farm track to good viewpoint on Mt Donald. Descend via limestone valley to complete the round trip.__

Contacts:N 33 Belton, David (03) 314 4012 Pentland Downs, RD 3, Amberley 7483N 33 Knowles, Tony & Elaine (03) 314 6144 Manahune, RD 3, Amberley 7483N 33 Palmer, Graeme (03) 314 6780 Glenmark Drive, RD 3, Amberley 7483

****** ******* ****N 34 Polo Hills Station, Waiau 2 M32 8:00am

from: Belfast Hotel carpark $14There is a steady pull up a farm track to the top of the Amuri Range followed by a walk along the ridge with excellent views of the Hanmer Valley. Return by another farm track to the start.__

Contacts:N 34 McLean, Stewart (03) 315 6022 Polo Hills Station Waiau 7395

****** ******* ****N 35 Mt Grey from Picnic area at Grey River 3 6 hrs 8:30am

from: Belfast Hotel carpark $11 (110 Kms)Steady climb up Red Beech Track through native bush to trig (934m) then walk along the tops and return same or alternative route. All round great views – Kaikoura to Banks Peninsula.__No cars when working. Check first.Mt Grey is named after Sir George Grey, governor and premiere of NZ between 1845 - 1879

Contacts:N 35 Stanley, Paul 03-310- Rayonier, 200 King St, Rangiora 7400

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N 36 The Deans, Waipara Gorge area 23 5 hrs M34 8:30amfrom: Belfast Hotel carpark $10 + $1 child cancer don.

Starts and finishes with a bridged crossing of the Waipara. A stroll above the river with great views of the limestone formations and a steep scramble to North Dean for lunch (573m). Return along the ridge to Mid and South Deans.__Exposed conditions – winter gear essential.

Contacts:N 36 Turnbull, Elizabeth & Ian (03) 314 8155 “The Deans” RD 2, Amberley 7482

****** ******* ****N 37 Mt Grey from Lake Janet 23 5 hrs 9:00am

from: Belfast Hotel carpark $11 (110 kms)From Lake Janet picnic area, take track to Fire Lookout, then continue on up around 400M to Mt Grey summit at 934M. Option of alternative tracks back to lake Janet.__

Contacts:N 37 Stanley, Paul 03-310- Rayonier, 200 King St, Rangiora 7400

****** ******* ****N 38 Wild Cherry Picking, Waipara 12 4 hrs 8:30am

from: Belfast Hotel carpark $10Interesting walk through limestone river gorge – maybe some wild cherries. Bring togs if you want to swim. Be prepared to get wet coming down the gorge.__

****** ******* ****N 39 Pinchgut via Okuku River 23 4 - 5 hrs M34 8:30am

from: Belfast Hotel carpark $10From Taffes Glen Road cross river and walk along low river track to hut for lunch. Swim in river? Could be wasps!! People might like to take spare footwear for river crossing & keep boots dry.__Alternative: From Taffes Glen Rd., up the Okuku River and side stream to the hut. Return by the main river track. There are some nice swimming holes so bring your togs if you fancy a dip on the way back

****** ******* ****N 40 Poynters Track, Kaiapoi NQ 3hrs 9:30am

from: Car park opp. Kaiapoi New World Supermarket Nil

Easy scenic walk. Raven Quay to Courtenay Stream and pond& Then Kaiapoi & Waimakariri loop tracks Shorter walk available.__

****** ******* ****N 41 Kowhai River to Leithfield Beach NQ 4hrs 10:00am

from: Belfast Hotel carpark $6Shorter Walk available__

****** ******* ****N 42 Mount Mason 3 5 - 6 hrs 8:00am

from: Belfast Hotel carpark $15Climb from the entrance of Mount Mason Station to Mount Mason summit (858m) for morning tea. Fine views ranging from the Kaikouras in the north to Mount Thomas and Banks Peninsular in the south.__Then a ridge top circuit, eventually returning to the starting point. Some thick scrub needs to be penetrated at one point. Shorter option available if weather deteriorates

Contacts:N 42 Smith, Wesley 03 314 2294 506 Virginia Rd RD 1, Hawarden 7385

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N 43 Brooklands Lagoon Wildlife Reserve NQ 2 - 3hrs 9:30amfrom: Spencer Park Carpark Nil

Follow Western track beside lagoon__

****** ******* ****N 44 Pegasus Walkway 1 4 - 5hrs 9:00am

from: Belfast Hotel carpark $2 (16 Kms)From Kaiapoi wharf towards Woodend along the Kaiapoi River and coastal walkway. Return along beach to Pines Beach. Opportunity to shorten tramp if conditions incomfortable.__

****** ******* ****N 45 Kaiapoi Lakes Walk NQ 3hrs 10:00am

from: Carpark Opposite Kaiapoi New World NilExplore riverside tracks, lakes, etc. Esay scenic walk past woollen mills and Maori cemetery. Lunch at Lakes__

****** ******* ****N 46 Spencer Park Towards Waimakariri NQ 3hrs 10:00am

from: Spencer Park carpark NilPleasant easy walk through the wetlands to Brooklands__

****** ******* ****N 47 Kaiapoi to Pines Beach NQ 3hrs 10:00am

from: Carpark Opposite Kaiapoi New World NilFollow track along river bank__

****** ******* ****N 48 Woodend to Waikuku NQ 5hrs 9:00am

from: Belfast Hotel carpark $4 (44 Kms)Flat walk along beach or track, depending on the tide, from Woodend beach to Waikuku, Rakahuri wetlands and Salt Lagoon to see varied birdlife.__

****** ******* ****N 49 Linden Lea Farm - Gore Bay Road 2 4hrs O33 8:30am

from: Belfast Hotel carpark $19Easy ealk over farm to beautiful lunch spot (+250m) with views over the Seaward and Inland Kaikouras, and Waiau River__

Contacts:N 49 Burnett, Grant (03) 319-8754 173 Gore Bay Rd RD 3, Cheviot 7383

****** ******* ****N 50 Kaiapoi to Woodend 1 4 - 9:00am

from: Belfast Hotel carpark $3Follow track to Pines Beach and Woodend, return along beach. Afternoon tea at ice-cream shop__

****** ******* ****N 51 Rakakuri Walkway & Salt Lagoon NQ 2.5 - 9:30am

from: Belfast Hotel carpark $5Walk along wetlands reserve and environs in Waikuku and along beach. Easy pace.__

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N 52 Motunau Beach Walk 1 1.5hrs 9:00amfrom: Belfast Hotel carpark $14

A lovely 1.5 hr beach walk to lunch spot, then back . Walk through this fishing village and see all the positive improvements. Sturdy footwear required. Leave for home 3.30pm arrive Christchurch 5pm__

****** ******* ****N 53 Mt Virginia and Mt Meehan 4 5 - 6hrs 8:00am

from: Belfast Hotel carpark $19From Whitnow Station (500m) a steady climb to Virginia Peak (986m) then follow ridge line to Mt Meehan (1150m) returning by farm track down Waitohi Valley to station. From ridge excellent views of Puketeraki Range, Gola Peaks and Hurunui Catchment__


****** ******* ****N 54 Mt Brown - Randolph Downs 2 4 - 5hrs 8:30am

from: Belfast Hotel carpark $10Steady climb to Mt Brown, along ridge with views of the Deans. Return to limestone quarry for afternoon tea and a preview of Iron in the Fire's quirky sculptures. Allow $3 - $4 for this experience.__Check with Bruce Stanton re frequency of previous trampsThe Allens do not want trampers on their property on Sundays.

Contacts:N 54 Allen, Preston & Jan (03) 314-9123 493 Ram Paddock Rd RD 2, Amberley 7482

****** ******* ****N 55 Mt Cass, Kate Valley N 3 - 4 9:00am

from: Belfast Hotel carpark $10Easy to moderate walking climbing Mt Cass only from Kate Valley Rd__

****** ******* ****N 56 Tiromoana Bush Walkway & Ella Peak 1 4-5 8:30am

from: Belfast Hotel carpark $10 (104 kms)Gentle walk on walkway from carpark on Mt Cass Road to cliff top. Spectacular views of Pegasus Bay. See evidencew of forest regeneration. Proceed to beach, followed by a short steep climb to Ella Peak(348m) and Reserve, return via wetlands.__

****** ******* ****N 57 Mt Thomas to Pinchgut Hut 4 7, fast 8:00am

from: Belfast Hotel carpark $10Up Mt Thomas by Plantation track, west to Pinchgut valley and ridge to Pichgut Hut. Return via Wooded Gully track.__

****** ******* ****N 58 Greta Valley 3 5 N 33? 8:30am

from: Belfast Hotel carpark $14 + $6(a-tea)Greta Valley, Craig Knock/Glen Clover Farms__Check Jan Leitch For contacts.

****** ******* ****N 59 Kaiapoi Wander NQ 3 9:30am

from: Kaiapoi WMC nilEasy walking in Kaiapoi area__

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N 60 Waipara River Explorations 3 4 - 5 hrs 8:30amfrom: Belfast Hotel carpark $11

A geologising tramp starting at Laidmore Bridge & going upstream & down gorge if time permits__Bring togs

****** ******* ****N 61 Mt Thomas - Blowhard 4 8 - 9 hrs 8:00am

from: Belfast Hotel carpark $10 (95 kms)From the Mt Thomas track to Bob's Camp, cross to the Blowhard track on Mt Richardson via new track into & out of the Garry River.__A large section is off-track so expect lots of bush bashing.Car shuttle required between track ends

****** ******* ****N 62 Mt Richardson Ridges 34 6+ hrs 8:00am

from: Belfast Hotel carpark $10More bush exploring in the Richardson area. Start on the Mt Ricahrdson track from Glentui Bush, leave track before summit & climb towards point 887M SW of track, head south to Knowles Top & back to Glentui Bush Rd.__Some shorter routes possible if the going is not so good. No formal tracks for much of the route.

****** ******* ****N 63 Mt Te Kooti and Mt Tekoa 4 8 - 10 2 Day

from: Belfast Hotel carpark $17To Culverden, Grampians Station & 8 Km up Pahau Valley to overnight hut. Both mountains are in Tekoa Range (Te Kooti 1469M & Tekoa 1615m) - tramp is more suited to a 2 day overnighter - care reqd with finding route on steep bluffy ridges east of Te Kooti.__Road to hut is a good farm track negotiable in good conditions by large car - but suggest using a vehicle with more ground clearance. Hut rent - 1 dz beer

Contacts:N 63 Reed, Graham 03-315-8033 Grampians Station, RD 2, Culverden 7392

****** ******* ****N 64 Blowhard track to Mt Thomas track 4 8 hrs L 35 8:00am

from: Belfast Hotel carpark $10Up Blowhard track to Trig Q then down to Garry River & up to Bob's Biv & along ridge to Mt Thomas track & down to Mt Thomas carpark__Car shuttle required

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****** ******* ****NW 01 The Grange nr Oxford 23 5 hrs L34/35 8:30am

from: Belfast Hotel carpark $10Steady climb on farm tracks to trig for lunch. Good views of Lees Valley, Ashley Gorge and the plains. Descend to a musterers’ hut for afternoon tea.__

Contacts:NW Dale, T.A. (Ant) & D.R. (03) 312 4046 “The Grange”, Ashley Gorge Road, RD 1, Oxford 7495NW Johnston, Robert (03) 312 4166 Ashley Gorge Road, Oxford 7495

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NW 02 Mt Oxford from View Hill 34 6 hrs L35 8:30amfrom: Yaldhurst Hotel Carpark or Belfast Hotel $15 (148 Kms)

carparkStart from View Hill along the level Wharfedale track through bush then steady climb to open top (1364m). Well-graded track for most of the way.__Wonderful views from the top. More info in Document

****** ******* ****NW 03 Wharfedale Track – west Mt. Oxford 123 4 - 5 hrs L 34 8:30am

from: Belfast Hotel carpark $15 (148 Kms)Pleasant tramp through beech forest on excellent tracks. Very gradual ascent to saddle through to Lees Valley. Return same route.__The Whafedale Track was the original route into Lees Valley.

****** ******* ****NW 04 Ryde Falls, from Cooper’s Creek 12 5 hrs L34 8:30am

from: Belfast Hotel carpark $11 (110 kms)Picturesque bush and hill walk to the falls for lunch. Walk can be extended via loop track to Wharfedale from falls for those wanting an extended tramp.__The bush is a mixture of Black Beech with Rimu, Matai and Kahikatea (Red pine, Black pine & White pine respectively).Note: In spring great area for native clematis.

****** ******* ****NW 05 Mt Oxford from Coopers Creek 4 6.5 hrs L 34 8:00am

from: Belfast Hotel carpark $11Steep climb from Coopers Creek to summit then along ridge & down to Wharfedale track intersection & back on loop track to Coopers Creek__

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****** ******* ****NW 07 Ladbrooks Hill – Lees Valley area 2 4 - 5 hrs 8:30am

from: Belfast Hotel carpark $13 (130 kms)Start just past Raspberry Gully on Lees Rd at 500M, followed by a steady climb on a formed track to summit. Most of the track is through beech forest. Return by same route. Good views of Ashley River and Lees Valley.__Grade 3 option by bush route to meet the formed track near summit.

Contacts:NW The Manager, Mt Pember 03-312-4351 Lees Valley RD 1, Oxford 7495

****** ******* ****NW 08 Mt Storm – Lees Valley 4 5 - 6 hrs L34 8:30am

from: Belfast Hotel carpark $14Medium with some steep pitches. Great views and an interesting round trip on good ridges.__

Contacts:NW Clark, Lisa 03-312-4351 Mt Pember Farms Ltd, Lees Valley RD 1, Oxford 7495

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NW 09 Woodstock” and beyond (Waimak Gorge 2-3 5 + hrs 8:30amarea) from: Yaldhurst Hotel Carpark $11

From jet boat base beside Waimak River climb ridge (637M) with views of Waimak Gorge and Horseshoe Bend. Lunch overlooking junction of Waimak R & Forsters Creek. An opportunity for Grade 3 trampers to continue through deer farm to the top of Wilson Hill.__Call in at Woodstock Station manager’s house for key to gates. Note: No tramping during lambing/calving September – November inclusive and not during the roar March/April.

Contacts:NW Crutchley, Stuart 03-310-7775 1826 Woodstock Rd, View Hill RD 1, Oxford 7495NW Shepherd, Darren 03-317-9664 162 Horndon St Darfield 7510NW Turner, Helen (03) 310 7901 Woodstock Downs, Woodstock Rd RD 1, Oxford 7495

****** ******* ****NW 10 Big Ben & Ashley Saddles, east of Mt Oxford 3 4 - 5 hrs 8:30am

from: Belfast Hotel carpark $10

Short steep climb from Adams Hut to 720M and Big Ben Saddle. A further climb to ridge line and Ashley Saddle 900M. Return by farm tracks. Great views of Ashley Gorge and Oxford area.__ Panoramic views and the chance to see the bank robber’s burnt-out ‘get away’ car. Exposed conditions, so sun-block, hats and heaps of water. (In winter warm clothing.) Car shuttle required.

Contacts:NW Gardner, John (03) 313 6118 Flaxton, RD 1, Kaiapoi 7691NW Johnston, Robert (03) 312 4166 Ashley Gorge Road, Oxford 7495

****** ******* ****NW 11 Knowles Top (835m) Ashley Gorge 3 5hrs L 34 8:30am

from: Belfast Hotel carpark $11Initially a steepish climb, then easy grade through bush and open tussock tops. Short car shuttle required__In 1999 permission was granted by Hugh Horn, and the Bristows with the proviso that should they decided to do a muster they would let the club know 2 weeks in advance to allow another tramp to be arranged.

Contacts:NW Bristow, Tim (03) 312 1581 211 O’Halloran’s Road, Glentui, RD 1, Oxford 7495

****** ******* ****NW 12 Mt Oxford and Oxford Hill 3 5 9:00am

from: Yaldhurst Hotel Carpark $10Circuit: Coopers Ck, MtOxford, east to Oxford Hill, Ashley saddle, car park__

****** ******* ****NW 13 Chest Peak (Puketeraki Ra) Overnighter 3 2 days 9:30am -

from: Co-ordinate with Leader $14First day walk in with overnight gear to camp in Whistler Ra below Chest Peak. Second day with daypacks gain Red Saddle, continue round tops over Chest Peak before returning down ridge to camp in the Whistler.__

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PH 01 Coopers Knob from Sign of the Kiwi 1 4 - 5 hrs 9:00amfrom: Sign of the Kiwi Nil

Familiar tramp from the Kiwi to Coopers Knob returning via different tracks. Wonderful views.__

****** ******* ****PH 02 Godley Head from Sumner 1 5 hrs 9:00am

from: Sumner Clock Tower NilCoastal walk with moderate climb to Godley Head with wonderful views of sea and hills. Then zig zag down to tunnel and lunch at sea level. Return via Boulder Bay. Note historic baches.__

****** ******* ****PH 03 Governors Bay to Gibraltar Rock 1 5 hrs M37 8:30am

from: Carpark Opposite PMH West $2 (20 Kms)From Governors Bay via Titoki track and return another route. Good tracks with a few steep pitches.__

****** ******* ****PH 04 Heathcote Quarry – Bridle Path 1 4 - 5 hrs 9:00am

from: Bridle Path Car Park NilThe track zigzags up the hill via the Heathcote quarry to John Britten Reserve where the views are some of the best on the Port Hills. Thence via Whakaraupo track to Castle Rock and back down the Bridle Path.__Alternative: Also done in reverse direction as well as using different tracks

****** ******* ****PH 05 Heathcote Quarry to Lyttelton 1 4 hrs M36/3 9:00am

from: Bridle Path Car Park NilHeathcote Quarry via Britten Reserve to Lyttelton. Return via Bridle Path or by bus. The track zigzags steeply up the hillside and there is an unmarked junction where a defined side-track cuts across the hillside and round into the face of the old quarry.__

****** ******* ****PH 06 Latters Spur Track from Hollis Avenue 1 5 hrs 9:00am

from: Hollis Avenue steps NilClimb via Hollis Avenue steps and Latters Spur track to Summit Road, then round Sugar Loaf to Kiwi and beyond. Return by tracks through Victoria Park.__The Sugar Loaf track above Lyttelton sidles through substantial native bush with dominant mahoe, lancewood, broadleaf and lemonwood and the occasional bellbird. Excellent lookout on the way.

****** ******* ****PH 07 Redcliffs – Clifton 1 4 - 5 hrs 9:00am

from: McCormicks Bay Reserve NilAn interesting tramp with fine coastal and estuary views, with the Southern Alps in the background.__

****** ******* ****PH 08 Sumner to Battery Point 1 5 hrs 9:00am

from: Sumner Clock Tower NilFrom Clock Tower via Captain Thomas track along ridge to Battery Point. Return via Boulder Bay and Taylors Mistake.__Good tracks with great views. Captain Thomas was an early surveyor who urged the construction of the Evans Pass route in 1849 as an alternative to the Bridle Path.

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PH 09 Waibl – Ahuriri Tracks (Gebbies Pass area) 1 4 hrs 8:30amfrom: Carpark Opposite PMH West $3 (28 Kms)

Access from Gebbies Pass stopped by locked gates & 'No Trespassers" notice.From Ahurir Bush carpark - tracks meander under bluffs and through bush remnants.__Good view of Teddington Valley, Lyttelton Harbour and Lake Ellesmere (Waihora).

Contacts:PH 09 Neal, Dick 329-9414 P O Box 51 Diamond Harbour 8941

****** ******* ****PH 10 Prendergast Bush 1 5 hrs 9:00am

from: Carpark Opposite PMH West $2Crater Rim Walkway tracks, then dropping down to superb native bush in Gibralter Rock and Coopers Knob area.__

****** ******* ****PH 11 Worsleys Spur to Crater Rim Tracks 2 5 hrs 9:00am

from: Carpark top of Worsley Rd NilA pleasant walk up spur to Summit Road and beyond__

****** ******* ****PH 12 Worsleys Spur to Coopers Bush 2 5 hrs 8:30am

from: Carpark Opposite PMH West $1A pleasant walk up spur to Summit Road and then by various up and down hill tracks to Coopers Knob &/or Bellbird with splendid views of Lyttelton Harbour and Plains.__

****** ******* ****PH 13 Otahuna - Crater Rim 2 5 hrs 8:30am

from: Carpark Opposite PMH West $3Gradual climb to Summit Tracks and Gibraltar Rock. Views of Lake Ellesmere, the Plains and Mountains.__Check with Peter Oxenbridge (Ph 329-6617) and Steve Dakin (Ph 329-6695 or possibly now living in Geraldine) re permission from landowners. Different access tracks run over different properties.

Contacts:PH 13 Drinnan, Grant 329-6772 Rhodes Rd, Taitapu RD 2, Christchurch 7672PH 13 Graham, Peter & Ann 329-6637 'Ahuriri' Tai Tapu RD 2, Christchurch 7672PH 13 Wilson, John 329 6795 Otahuna Valley RD 2, Christchurch 7672

****** ******* ****PH 14 Bridle Path and Beyond 2,3 5 hrs M36/3 9:00am

from: Car park Bridle Path NilModerate climb to Summit Road along Gondola Track, through Mt Pleasant Bluffs, down Chalmers Track and return to Summit Road via Major Hornbrook Track. Magnificent views Lyttelton harbour and City.__Option : Up Bridle Path to Lyttelton , then Cass Bay and through Whakaraupo Reserve to Summit Road and return to Bridle Path.

****** ******* ****PH 15 Captain Thomas Track and Beyond 2,3 M36/3 9:00am

from: Sumner Surf Club Car ParkModerate climb to Evans Pass up the side of the valley, thence by Chalmers and Major Hornbrook Tracks to Timeball Stn in Lyttelton, return via Mt Pleasant/Richmond Hill__Captain Thomas was an early surveyor who urged the construction of the Evans Pass route in 1849 as an alternative to the Bridle Path.

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PH 16 Cass Bay to Tors and beyond circuit 2 5 hrs 9:00amfrom: Carpark Opposite PMH West $4

The route is steep in parts, along Mt Pleasant Bluffs, return down Chalmers Track to Lyttelton and to Cass Bay via Corsair Bay.__

****** ******* ****PH 17 Gerkins Road to upper Otahuna Valley 1 5 hrs 9:00am

from: Carpark Opposite PMH West $3Starting with flat terrain and easy climbing to follow.__

Contacts:PH 17 Nurse, Marcus 322-4551/0274- 221 Old Taitapu Rd, Kennedys Bush Christchurch 8025

****** ******* ****PH 18 Kennedys Bush /Governors Bay 3 6 hrs 8:30am

from: Carpark Opposite PMH West $2This is a long tramp from Kennedys Bush Road, via Coopers Knob, Living Springs, Allandale waterfront to Governors Bay and return to Kennedys Bush__Contacts permission required !

Contacts:PH 18 Aldridge (Mgr), Denis 329-9788 Living Springs, Bamfords Rd RD 1, Lyttelton 8971PH 18 Lawn, Alister 325-6069/027- 22 Poplar Lane RD 4, Christchurch 7674

****** ******* ****PH 19 Landsdowne Spur to Summit Road 1 5 hrs 9:00am

from: Carpark Opposite PMH West $2Starting from top of Kennedys Bush Road, across country to Landsdowne Valley, then up privately owned road to Summit Road__Eight landowners. Contact Peter Oxenbridge for names.

****** ******* ****PH 20 Maori Gardens-Lyttelton Harbour 2 6 hrs 8:30am

from: Carpark Opposite PMH West NilFrom the Princes Margaret Hospital car park to Sign of Kiwi, down to ridge to Sandy Bay, to Governors Bay, up Faulkners Track to Worsley Spur, return to car park at the Princess Margaret Hospital.__A delightful tramp.

****** ******* ****PH 21 Allandale/Governors Bay/O’Farrells 1 5 hrs M36/3 8:30am

Track/Living Sp from: Carpark Opposite PMH West $2 (24 Kms)

Harbourside walk from Allandale car park on Beach Road to Governors Bay, climb Faulkner’s track to South Boundary thence traverse along O’Farrells through to Ohinetahi Bush and Living Springs , back to Allandale. Can be done in reverse.__Contacts permission required.Great Harbour views.


****** ******* ****PH 22 Quarry to Crater Rim and Beyond 1 5 hrs 9:00am

from: Carpark Opposite PMH West or Halswell Quarry $2

From Quarry walkway and Kennedys Bush track to Bellbird for lunch. Return via circular track.__

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PH 23 Omahu Bush and Environs 1 5 hrs 9:00amfrom: Carpark Opposite PMH West $3

Using mainly walking tracks in Omahu/Ahuriri/Summit Road areas. Well signposted.__Vocal bird-life including Bellbird, Grey Warbler, Fantail and Wood Pigeon. The name ‘Omahu’ means ‘place of healing’.

****** ******* ****PH 24 Halswell Circuit 1 9:30am

from: Carpark Opposite PMH West $3First stop. Halswell domain to see New Railway etc. On to Maize Maze in Halswell Junction Road. Lunch stop at Halswell Quarry followed by short walk Entry to Maize $7__

****** ******* ****PH 25 Bridle Path - Quail Island NQ, 2 - 5+ 9.00 am

from: Bridle Path Car Park $20 Ferry Fare, $2.80 Bus or Walk Bridle Path to Lyttelton to join Black Cat cruise to Quail Island - departs 10.20 & 12.20 summer months - about a 2 hr walk around island to see the rejuvenation programme. Ferries depart Quail Island 1.20 & 3.20PM - return to cars.__Book Ferry Tickets & get numbers of intending trampers prior to date - check with Black Cat Cruises. NQ - Park cars in Lyttelton so tramp is around the Island.Grade 1 - Park in Bridle Path carpark and tramp to Lyttelton (Bridle Path &/or Whakaraupo & Stan Helms tracks) - tramp around Quail Island and return via Bus (Gold Card) through tunnel to cars.Grade 2 - Park in Bridle Path carpark, tramp to Lyttelton, around Quail Island and tramp back to carpark.

****** ******* ****PH 26 Taylors Mistake to Boulder Bay NQ 2 - 3hrs 9:30am

from: Sumner Clocktower $2Seaside track from Taylors Mistake to Boulder Bay with option to take track up to Godley Head.__

****** ******* ****PH 27 Port Hills, Horseshoe Track to Bellbird 2 5 hrs 9:00am

from: Victoria Park car park NilWalk up from Victoria Park to Sign of the Kiwi, then onto new Horseshoe Track to meet up with CRW to Bellbird__

****** ******* ****PH 28 Kennedys Bush Track & beyond 1 4 - 5 hrs 8:30am

from: Carpark Opposite PMH West $3From Kennedys Bush track to CRW & beyond__

****** ******* ****PH 29 Victoria Park Crater Rim NQ 4 - 5 hrs 9:00am

from: Vic Park carpark opp. dog exercise area NilFrom Victoria Park to Summit and Kiwi then taking the walkways westward with the objective to make the Bellbird by lunch__

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PH 30 Hoon Hay Valley — Trig V 1 4 - 5 hrs 9:00amfrom: Carpark Opposite PMH West $2

From the Valley of Peace Cricket Club grounds, climb farm track to Worsley Rd and climb to summit. Take track to Trig V and then walkway to start of Ella’s Track. Cross Summit Rd and onto the Scott Estate farm tracks to return to cars__Other option to Coopers Knob

Contacts:PH 30 Graham, Neil & Helen 322-8345 'The Manor' Hoon Hay Valley Rd, Kennedys Bush,

****** ******* ****PH 31 Crater Rim with some new variations 1 6 hrs 8:30am

from: Hillsborough Tce Carpark NilFrom the Hillsborough Tce carpark take a new route to Mt Vernon, then via the Crater Rim to the Bridle Path. Return on other tracks. Bring plenty of water.__

****** ******* ****PH 32 PMH - Victoria Park - Kiwi - Worsley 1 4 - 5hrs 9:00am

from: Carpark Opposite PMH West NilFrom PMH, via Valley Rd, Kidson Tce, Latters Track to Kiwi. Return with a side diversion down Cashmere Valley Spur farm track.__

****** ******* ****PH 33 Clifton Hill, Taylors Mistake 1 4 - 5 hrs 8:30am

from: Cave Rock car park NilUp Clifton Hill to gun emplacement. Optional return Capt Thomas Track or extension by Taylors Mistake, Heritage Steps, Nicholson Park__

****** ******* ****PH 34 Landsdowne Spur to Bellbird 1 4 - 5hrs 9:00am

from: Carpark Opposite PMH West $2 (24 Kms)Drive to Old Tai Tapu Rd and cut through paddocks to the private road up the spur to the summit. Proceed along the CRW to the Bellbird for lunch. Return via Kennedy's Bush track and tussocky sheep tracks to the cars__

Contacts:PH 34 McKenzie, Denise 322-6973 Lansdowne Valley Rd RD 2, Christchurch 7672

****** ******* ****PH 35 Mt Vernon via Port Hills Tracks 1 4 - 5hrs 9:00am

from: Hillsborough Terrace carpark NilFrom the carpark via various tracks to Mt Vernon. Return via different tracks. Well graded__

****** ******* ****PH 36 Crater Rim from Victoria Park 1 3hrs 10:00am

from: Victoria Park car park NilFrom opposite Sugarloaf towards Lamars Track. Shorter option available__

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PH 37 Living Springs Farm Tracks to Summit Rd 2 4 - 5hrs 9:00amfrom: Carpark Opposite PMH West $2 (24 Kms)

From Allandale walk the farm walking track to the Summit Rd and lunch (maybe Bellbird). Return Wai-iti or O'Farrells Track and down Causer's spur & Church Lane to coastal walkway and back to Alandale__Alternative: Can be done in reverseContacts permission required !

Contacts:PH 37 Aldridge (Mgr), Denis 329-9788 Living Springs, Bamfords Rd RD 1, Lyttelton 8971PH 37 Causer, Julie & Andrew 329-9585 160 Main Rd, Governors Bay, RD 1, Lyttelton 8971PH 37 Lawn, Alister 325-6069/027- 22 Poplar Lane RD 4, Christchurch 7674

****** ******* ****PH 38 Governors Bay Tracks 1 4 - 5hrs 9:00am

from: Carpark Opposite PMH West $2 (20 Kms)Starting from Governors Bay carpark, taking Falkners, O'Farrells, and other tracks to Church Lane and the coastal sea track to Maori Gardens. Back to cars via coast line track.__

****** ******* ****PH 39 Bellbird, Living Springs, Crater Rim 1 4 to 5hrs 9:00am

from: Carpark Opposite PMH West $2Excellent harbour views on familiar tracks__Contacts permission required !


****** ******* ****PH 40 Bellbird to Ahuriri Bush 1 4 - 5hrs 9:00am

from: Carpark Opposite PMH West $3Good walkways and easy gradients with great viewing either side.__

****** ******* ****PH 41 Hoon Hay Reserve to Bellbird 1 5.5 hrs 9:00am

from: Carpark Opposite PMH West $2From Hoon Hay Reserve, using Faulkers, South Boundary, Bush, O'Farrells and Cass Ridge tracks to Bellbird and return via CRW tracks. Good bush tracks and superb harbour views in the open spaces. (A shorter version using Totara Log track - see PH 74)__

****** ******* ****PH 42 Bowenvale, Hunstbury & Crater Rim 1 4 - 5hrs 9:00am

from: Bowenvale Carpark NilFrom Centaurus Road through suburb of Broadoakes to link up with the Huntsbury Hill 4-wheel drive track. On to the Summit Rd and CRW. Return Bowenvale tracks to Bowenvale carpark__

****** ******* ****PH 43 Princess Margaret to Kiwi & Beyond 1,2,3 4 - 5hrs 8:30am

from: Carpark Opposite PMH West NilFrom carpark opposite PMH follow hidden tracks & shortcuts up to Victoria Park, Sign of the Kiwi and beyond. Return via different tracks where possible.__

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PH 44 Governors Bay to Living Springs 2 5hrs 8:30amfrom: Carpark Opposite PMH West $2 (20 Kms)

From Governors Bay Firestation carpark up Titoki track etc to CRW, Coopers Knob, Livings Springs to Allandale and return via waterfront track to Governors Bay. Moderate grade with a few steep pitches__Contacts permission required !


****** ******* ****PH 45 Jollies Bush to Mt Pleasant 1 4 - 5hrs 9:00am

from: Barnett Park, Moncks Bay NilWalk through attractive byways and reserve. Morning tea above Barnett park cave. Lunch on ridge overlooking Lyttelton__

****** ******* ****PH 46 Halswell Quarry to Bellbird 2 4 - 5 hrs 9:00am

from: Halswell Quarry car park NilSkirt quarry rim up to Kennedys Bush Spur Track to crater rim and walk to Sign of the Bellbird for lunch. Return by track to West of Mt Ada__

****** ******* ****PH 47 Capt Thomas Track to Taylors Mistake 2-3 4 - 5hrs 9:00am

from: Sumner Clock Tower NilCapt Thomas track to Summit Road, then around harbour track to Taylors Mistake. Return via Scarborough__Alternative route: From Evans Pass to Godley Head via walkway, down to Boulder Bay for lunch, then to Taylors Mistake and Scarborough. Longer tramp - 17.3 kms & 6.5 hrs.

****** ******* ****PH 48 Omawete - Teddington Area 2 5hrs M36 8:30am

from: Carpark Opposite PMH West $4Tramp over undulating countryside below crater rim then along tops to Coopers Knob. Return by different route__Some steep sections and boggy patches.

****** ******* ****PH 49 Bowenvale to Trig V 2 5 hrs 8:30am

from: Bowenvale Car Park NilFind the Hidden Valley in Bowenvale then up to CRW, along to Trig V and beyond. Back via different tracks to Victoria Park and Bowenvale__

****** ******* ****PH 50 Onetahi 1 4 - 5hrs 9:00am

from: Carpark Opposite PMH West $2Start from Hoon Hay Scenic Reserve - Port Hills ramble__

****** ******* ****PH 51 Mt Pleasant from Horotane Ridge 3 5hrs 8:30am

from: Bridle Path Carpark NilSteady Climb up Horotane Ridge to castle Rock, The Tors, CRW - return via John Britten Reserve & Heathcote Quarry Walkway__

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PH 52 Gebbies Pass to Omahu Bush 3 4 - 5hrs 8:30amfrom: Carpark Opposite PMH West $3 ( 28 Kms)

Access from Gebbies Pass not possible due to locked gates and 'No Trespassers' signFrom Ahuriri Bush carpark to Omaha Bush, down bush and back via Gibraltar Rock, and across to Coopers Knob. Back to Ahuriri Bush carpark via different tracks.__

Contacts:PH 52 Neal, Dick 329-9414 P O Box 51 Diamond Harbour 8941

****** ******* ****PH 53 Governors Bay to Tops 2 5hrs M36 8:30am

from: Carpark Opposite PMH West $2 (20 Kms)From Governors Bay climb to tops including Coopers Knob, and circle back to bay__

****** ******* ****PH 54 Witches Hill Crater Rim 1 4 - 5hrs 9:00am

from: Upper Victoria Park Car park NilFrom the car park to the crater rim walkway. Bypass Mt Vernon, Rapaki Rock and then up to the Witch Hill Peak (421m). Return same and various tracks__

****** ******* ****PH 55 Capt Thomas Track, Crater Rim, Richmond 1 4 - 5hrs 9:00am

Hill from: Sumner Surf Club Nil

Walk to Capt Thomas Track and then up to the summit walkway. Up the spur to the gun emplacement and Mt Pleasant. Return via Richmond Hill farm track.__

****** ******* ****PH 56 Heathcote to Cass Bay 2 4 - 5hrs 8:30am

from: Gondola Car Park NilTo the top of Horotane Ridge, around Castle Rock, down Whataraupo and Stanhelm tracks, along Harbour tracks to Cass Bay for lunch, Return up steepish climb to Bridle Path and then to cars.__

****** ******* ****PH 57 Bowenvale to Old Quarry 2 4 - 5hrs 9:00am

from: Bowenvale Car Park NilUp Bowenvale to Summit Road following bush tracks to quarry. Return via lower tracks from Victoria Park.__

****** ******* ****PH 58 Hoon Hay Valley to Bellbird 1 4 - 5hrs 9:00am

from: Carpark Opposite PMH West $2From Peace Valley cricket field, up the valley side track to link up with Kennedy’s Bush Track and on to the Bell bird. Return via Hoon Hay Valley farm track to cars.__

Contacts:PH 58 Graham, Neil & Helen 322-8345 'The Manor' Hoon Hay Valley Rd, Kennedys Bush,

****** ******* ****PH 59 Heathcote - Morgans Track 1 3.5 - 9:30am

from: Sandbar Car Park NilHeathcote Quarry track. Steep for first 15 mins, will be taken slowly. Then follow Morgans Track, overlooking valley, to start of Bridle Path. Return via Ferrymead, with slightly shorter option along Bridle Path Road.__

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PH 60 Tai Tapu Ramble 1 3hrs 9:30amfrom: Old Church in Tai Tapu Rd Nil

Following the Halswell River and environs of springtime Tai Tapu__

****** ******* ****PH 61 Bridle Path to Corsair Bay 2 4 - 5hrs 9:00am

from: Bridle Path Car Park NilOver Bridle Path to Lyttelton, then to Corsair Bay for lunch. Return via Stan Helm track. Great harbour views. Take plenty of water. Option of bus return from Lyttelton if wanted (Grade 1).Pace: will be taken slowly, average fitness__

****** ******* ****PH 62 Mt Vernon and The Tors 3 5 - 6hrs M36 8:30am

from: Hillsborough Tce carpark NilVia tracks through Mt Vernon Park to Summit Rd, Mt Vernon & the Tors. Return via different tracks where possible.__

****** ******* ****PH 63 Balmoral Hill & Draytons Track Reserve 1 3hrs 9:30am

from: Carpark Beside Football Fields NilStarting on the track leading up the valley from McCormacks Bay, heading towards Draytons Reserve, etc__

****** ******* ****PH 64 Hoon Hay Reserve to Coopers Knob 2 4 - 5hrs 9:00am

from: Carpark Opposite PMH West $2Walkway and Crater Rim tracks with few difficult grades. Unsurpassed views of plains and harbour__

****** ******* ****PH 65 Governors Bay - Coopers Knob 2 5hrs 9:00am

from: Governors Bay Firestation Carpark NilUp Titoki Track to Summit Road and on to Coopers Knob. Return via a different track.__

****** ******* ****PH 66 Trig V, Governors Bay, SOB, Coopers 3 5 - 6hrs 8:30am

from: Carpark Opposite PMH West $2A great workout close to home through varied bush and open tussock land__

****** ******* ****PH 67 Governors Bay - Bush Tracks, Crater Rim 1 4 - 5hrs 9:00am

from: Carpark Opposite PMH West $2 (20 Kms)From the Hotel carpark, up Faulkners track to the crater rim walkway. Down Bush Road, Kanaka track and a grassy paddock to link with Church Lane and to the sea. Follow the old coastal road to Governors Bay pier and up to the cars.__

Contacts:PH 67 Causer, Julie & Andrew 329-9585 160 Main Rd, Governors Bay, RD 1, Lyttelton 8971

****** ******* ****PH 68 Heathcote to Horotane Ridge & Beyond 2 4.5 hrs 8:30am

from: Bridle Path Carpark NilFollow 4WD track around base of the Horotane/Heathcote Valley Ridge, then up the ridge to the Castle Rock cave for morning tea. Proceed along Summit Rd to pick up CRW at SW end of Tors, then to Pilgrims Shelter & back to cars via bike & Kahukura tracks.__

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PH 69 Mulgans Track - Jollies Bush 1 4 - 5hrs 9:00amfrom: Sumner Surf Club Carpark Nil

From the car park, walk along the estuary sea front to Mulgans Track in Monks Bay. Up the track to the summit and on to Jollies Bush. Return Richmond hill__

****** ******* ****PH 70 Trig V from Hillsborough Terrace 1 5hrs 9:00am

from: Hillsborough Terrace Carpark NilFrom the car park at the end of Hillsborough Tce follow tracks Mt Vernon The Crater rim walkway and Trig V__

****** ******* ****PH 71 Takahe, Kiwi and Beyond 1 3 - 4hrs 9:30am

from: Takahe Drive NilWalk outside track to Kiwi then follow Port Hills Walkways. Return via Victoria Park. Shorter walk available__

****** ******* ****PH 72 Sign of the Kiwi, Crater Rim Tracks, 3 5hrs 8:30am

Coopers Knob, from: Carpark Opposite PMH West $3

A pleasant walk on the Port Hills__

****** ******* ****PH 73 Harbour Walk 1 3hrs 9:30am

from: Lyttelton Playing Fields NilLyttelton to Cass Bay - extension to walk possible__

****** ******* ****PH 74 Hoon Hay Reserve – Bellbird via Totara 1 4 - 5hrs 9:00am

Log track from: Carpark Opposite PMH West $2

Starting from the Hoon Hay Reserve carpark thence onto the walkway, Bivy and Totara Log tracks to the Bellbird for lunch. Return Crater rim Walkways with views all the way.__

****** ******* ****PH 75 Capt Thomas, Rapanui, Scarborough Peak 1 4 -5hrs 9:00am

from: Sumner Clocktower NilFrom Sumner clock tower, a flat walk to the start of the Capt Thomas Track and follow up to Rapanui Bush. Taking the harbour coastal view track to Scarborough Peak and onwards. Return either via Taylors Mistake or Scarborough Spur Farm track__

****** ******* ****PH 76 Tors from Capt. Thomas 3 5 M36 8:30am

from: Wakefield/Paisley, Sumner nilUp Capt thomas track, then a selection of tracks towards Lyttelton and the Tors. Variable gradients__

****** ******* ****PH 77 Scarborough Rsve track to Boulder Bay 1+ 4 - 5 hrs 9:00am

from: Heberden Ave/Campbell St, Sumner NilScarborough Reserve Track & turnoff to Taylors Mistake - coastal Track to Boulder Bay - return via Whitewash head & Flowers Track to Sumner.__An opportunity to join at Taylors Mistake

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PH 78 Sign of the Kiwi to Governors Bay 2+ 5 hrs 8:30amfrom: Carpark Opposite PMH West $1

From Sign of the Kiwi to Trig V then down Faulkners Track towards Governors Bay then sidle until tired. Up to CRW and back to cars__

****** ******* ****PH 79 Redcliffs to CRW & Various Tracks 2 4 - 5 hrs M36 8:30am

from: Barnett Park carpark NilUp the hills to CRW and the gun emplacements. Then onto the Chalmers loop and return via Major Hornbrook track__

****** ******* ****PH 80 Allandale, Sandy Bay with Diversion 1 3.5 Hrs 9:30am

from: Carpark Opposite PMH West $2 (24 Kms)Follow harbour shoreline from Allandale to Sandy Bay & back__

****** ******* ****PH 81 Mt Cavendish Bluffs & CRW NQ 3 - 4 hrs 9:30am

from: McCormacks Bay Rd (near Rugby Fields) $2Take cars to Gondola Carpark on Summit Rd. Walk round Cavendish Bluffs track, then on CRW to Castle Rock and return to Pioneer Memorial__

****** ******* ****PH 82 Barnett Park, Gun Emplacements, Taylors 3 6 hrs 8:30am

Mistake from: Barnett Park carpark, Recliffs Nil

From Barnett Park to caves and gun emplcements. Then east along CRW past Evans Pass Rd and follow track to Taylors Mistake beach for lunch. Return via Scarborough Bluff to Barnett Park via beach.__

****** ******* ****PH 83 Evans Pass to Ahuriri Bush & Vice Versa 3 6 - 7 hrs 8:00am

from: Carpark Opposite PMH West $4Follow walkway along its full length & meet in middle for lunch and to swap keys. Approx. 19 km__

****** ******* ****PH 84 Stan Helms Track to Tors 3 5 hrs 8:30am

from: Carpark Opposite PMH West $3Starting at Stan Helm track, Lytelton, climb to CRW via Whakaraupo track then along top to Tors & back via Castle Rock & Gondola__

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****** ******* ****PH 85 Rapaki Ramble NQ 3 - 4 hrs 9:30am

from: Cnr Mackenzie Ave/Richardson Tce NilFollow River to Rapaki Rd, use either Rogers Track & Zigzag or Vernon Tce to Hillsborough carpark. Then slow climb up Dry Ridge to plane table. Return via Farm Track and The Crescent to cars parked in Mackenzie Ave__

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****** ******* ****SW 02 Mt Somers via Pinnacles Hut 4 6 hrs K36 8:00am

from: Yaldhurst Hotel Carpark $18Steady walk to Pinnacles Hut with a few streams to cross, then very steep climb to summit (1687m). Return by bush track.__Brilliant views on a clear day. Interesting rock formations near the hut.

****** ******* ****SW 03 Pudding Hill Stream nr Mt Hutt 3 5-6 hrs K 35/36 8:30am

from: Yaldhurst Hotel Carpark $19 (190 kms)Follow up Pudding Hill stream with various crossings surrounded by native bush and then on track through bush to Scott’s Saddle.__Great views of the Mt. Hutt area and plains.D:\Docs\Edintech\OFTC\trips\SW\SW 03 Pudding Hill Stream nr Mt Hutt.doc#trips\SW\SW 03 Pudding Hill Stream nr Mt Hutt.doc#_Hlk91992561 1,1259,1331,0,,D:\Docs\Edintech\OFTC\trips\SW\S

****** ******* ****SW 04 Blackford – Rakaia Gorge area 2 5 hrs K35 8:30am

from: Yaldhurst Hotel Carpark $14Across Rakaia Gorge Bridges. Over first gate to amble along farm tracks and river terraces on the SW side of the gorge. Superb views.__Lambing begins mid September on the properties listed.

Contacts:SW 04 Macfarlane, Andrew (03) 308 5446 Rundies Road, RD 6, Ashburton 7776SW 04 Mee, George (03) 302 8235 “Steephill” RD 12, Rakaia 7782SW 04 Todhunter, Bob (03) 302 8232 776 Blackford Rd Methven 7730

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SW 05 McLennans Bush – Scotts Saddle nr Mt. 2 K 35/36 8:30amHutt from: Yaldhurst Hotel Carpark $17 (172 kms)

A pleasant gradual climb through bush to saddle and back. Good views of Mt. Hutt and surrounding area.__SH 72 turn off on road to Mt. Hutt and continue straight for about 2 kms to McLennans Bush.

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****** ******* ****SW 07 Little Mt Peel 3 5hrs + J37 8:00am

from: Yaldhurst Hotel Carpark $28 (280 Kms via Thompsons To Peel Forest Park and up to the peak__

****** ******* ****SW 08 Mt Harper 4 6 hrs + J 36 8:00am

from: Yaldhurst Hotel Carpark $24From Lake Camp climb 1200m to the summit (1829m) for some good views of the valley. Return along the ridge to complete a circuit.__13/11/08 - Area now under DOC controlFree access from Lake Roundabout & Lake EmmaYear round walkway access via Lake Camp

****** ******* ****SW 09 Mt Somers via Hookey Knob 4 6hrs K 36 8:00am

from: Yaldhurst Hotel Carpark $21 (212 Kms to Staveley)A steep climb of about 1000m to the summit. Descend by the same route__

****** ******* ****SW 10 South Face Route Mt Somers Walkway 4 6 - 7hrs 8:00am

from: Yaldhurst Hotel Carpark $22 (216 Kms to Staveley)One group will start from Woolshed Creek and the other from Staveley. Will meet in the middle for lunch and swap car keys. Steep climb at both ends for an 800m altitude gain, then an undulating middle section, before a steep descent to the cars.__Great views south over the Canterbury plains and west into the upper Ashburton Catchment. Interesting rock structures.

****** ******* ****SW 11 Mount Somers Inland Track 4 7 hrs K36 8:00am

from: Yaldhurst Hotel Carpark $22 (216 Kms to Staveley)Crossover tramp - one group from Woolshed carpark via Woolshed Hut - the other from Staveley via Pinnacles Hut. Meet for lunch in the middle and swap keys. Steep climb at both ends then undulating middle section. Great views & interesting rock formations.__Put on boots at Yaldhurst, and put shoes and other "coming out" gear in the car you walk towards.

****** ******* ****SW 12 Mt Somers - East Ridge 4 8 hrs 7.30

from: Yaldhurst Hotel Carpark $21 (212 Kms to Staveley)Climb to Mt Somers summit (1687M) via Hookey Knob, descend by un-tracked East Ridge to Bowyers Stream and return over Duke Knob to carpark.__Leave the East ridge in the beech forest at about the 1000m level and head just east of north to the head of a clay slip; coordinates 2381100E, 5730850N visible from the upper part of the main ridge. Head around the top of this & down to Bowyer Str on the ridge bearing just east of north. Pick up the Pinnacles track on the true right of Bowyers Str. The bush in the section down to the river is dense and scratchy.

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SW 13 Mt Guy near Lake Clearwater 3+ 5 hrs J36 8:00amfrom: Yaldhurst Hotel Carpark $28 (280 kms)

Climb up Mt Guy (1312M) for great views of new Hakatere Conservation Park, the Heron Basin and D'Archiac__

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****** ******* ****W 01 Red Hill – Lake Lyndon 4 6 hrs K35 8:00am

from: Yaldhurst Hotel Carpark $16 (160 Kms)Leave cars at Acheron Stream cutting along Lake Lyndon Road. Head upstream about 1.5 km along rough track to tall scrub area. Climb to low saddle on left and sidle across slope to ridge running east-west.Continue along ridge dropping a little before__reaching the steep east face. Climb face carefully through scrub and bad scree heading for fault scarp leading to summit. Return following broad ridge line to the NE dropping down good scree slope at head of valley. Walk out to cars.#D:\Docs\Edintech\OFTC\trips\W\W 01 Red Hill - Lake Lyndon.doc#

Contacts:W 01 Kirk, Brian & Judy (03) 318 5123 Lake Coleridge Station, 602 Homestead Rd RD 2, Darfield

****** ******* ****W 02 Ben More, Lake Lyndon 4 7 hrs K35 8:00am

from: Yaldhurst Hotel Carpark $16 (160 Kms)Leave cars at Acheron stream cutting along the Lake Lyndon road. Head SE across paddocks, skirt the foot of Rabbit Hill and climb onto Ben More ridge via Rabbit Saddle. Follow broad ridge line above Ben More stream.__Turn at the communication mast and follow new ridge on the other side of the stream to summit, 1665 m. Continue down this ridge and drop off down scree slope near the end of ridge and above the widening stream valley.#D:\Docs\Edintech\OFTC\trips\W\W 02 Ben More, Lake Lyndon.doc#

****** ******* ****W 03 Rabbit Hill, Lake Lyndon 3 5 hrs K 35 8:30am

from: Yaldhurst Hotel Carpark $15 (150 Kms)Terrain Tussock tops and scree.Leave cars at A frame shelter at Lake Lyndon. Climb zigzag track off Porters Pass road to ridge above the lake. Follow the broad undulating ridge to Rabbit Hill peak.__Drop off ridge down a selection of scree slopes to the road and return to cars. A long walk.

The area is subject to high winds. There are several drop-off points on the ridge available should time run short or the weather deteriorates. DOC land.

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W 04 Old Coach Road, Porters Pass 23 5 hrs K35 8:30amfrom: Yaldhurst Hotel Carpark $13

Terrain, open tussock tops.Leave cars at foot of Porters Pass. Enter DOC land at the U bend on road. Climb old coaching track, (neglected condition) until reaching Porters Pass road.__Head south here across slope to top of adjacent ridge following fence line. Track soon opens out. Follow ridges around head of stream to return to cars.

A very pleasant walk and good views. No permission required.

****** ******* ****W 05 Lyndon Hill, Lake Lyndon 23 5 hrs K35 8:30am

from: Yaldhurst Hotel Carpark $15 (150 Kms)Terrain mainly scree.

Leave cars at A frame shelter at Lake Lyndon. Short walk in initially to steep climb up ridge and then across tops to broad summit. Return along tops and drop down to lake shore near lodge and then either side of lake to cars.__Area subject to high winds.

No permission required.

****** ******* ****W 06 Lake Lyndon shoreline (alternative tramp) NQ K35 8:30am

from: Yaldhurst Hotel Carpark $14Terrain, mainly scrub and beech forest.Leave cars at A frame shelter at Lake Lyndon. Walk along shore to lodge at southern end of lake. Climb low hill beyond lodge or skirt around this hill by crossing saddle to enter a wide sheltered valley__When leaving, proceed down true left of stream to reach Lake Lyndon road. Walk 3km back to lake and return to cars by either shoreline. This is not a schedule tramp but a good stand by if winds in the area are found to be too dangerous for high tramping.

****** ******* ****W 07 Foggy Peak 3 5 hrs K35 8:30am

from: Yaldhurst Hotel Carpark $13Steady steepish climb up broad ridge all the way to summit, 800 m above road. Return by same route or drop down ridge to the West for half km then cross scree face leading south towards cars.__Do not be tempted to lose height too quickly as the lower slopes are hard to climb out of. Excellent views on clear days as far as Mt. Cook.The area is subject to fogs and high winds.No permission required.

****** ******* ****W 08 Bealey Spur 2 5 hrs K35 8:00am

from: Yaldhurst Hotel Carpark $22Gradual climb through beech forest and open tussock with tarns to restored musterers’ hut. Can be a combined tramp with options for longer tramp to tops and return.No permission required.__

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W 09 Bell Hill – Selwyn River 2 5.5 hrs 8:30amfrom: Yaldhurst Hotel Carpark $14

Through Dalethorpe forest on an easy grade road. Climb to 971m. Great views of Torlesse range, Mt Hutt, and Flagpole. Descend along fenceline to road and Selwyn River and return over low saddle.__

Contacts:W 09 Stokes, David (03) 318 3721 Pig Saddle Road, RD 1, Sheffield 7580

****** ******* ****W 10 Camp Saddle 3 5 hrs K 34/L 8:30am

from: Yaldhurst Hotel Carpark $19 (190 kms)To Camp Saddle from picnic area at Craigieburn Research Centre a steady climb to lookout. East along the valley to Lyndon Hill Back via valley.__

****** ******* ****W 11 Malvern Hills 1 4 - 5 hrs L35 9:00am

from: Yaldhurst Hotel Carpark $11Follow route of Millenium Walkway along surveyors gully (site of several disused coalmines) and look in at tunnel from which Glentunnel gets its name. A short climb then a ramble across farmland to a pleasant picnic area by the Selwyn River__Bring togs for a dip. Walk along the river to White Cliffs. (car shuttle).

****** ******* ****W 12 Kowai Foothills – Rubicon area 1 5 hrs L35 8:30am

from: Yaldhurst Hotel Carpark $11A pleasant tramp in foothills at the back of Mt. Torlesse Station with fine views of plains and Waimak Gorge.__

Contacts:W 12 Gunn, Stuart or Jerry 03-318 4748/027- Brooksdale Station RD 1, Springfield 7681

****** ******* ****W 14 Patterson Hill (Waimak end of Torlesse 4 5 - 6 hrs L34 8:30am

Range) from: Yaldhurst Hotel Carpark $10

A steepish climb to one of the summits at 1113m. Magnificent views into the territory beyond and over the Plains.__(Latest information is that this tramp was only available if Norman Hardie led. Needs to be checked with Norman and Graeme.)

****** ******* ****W 15 Lake Rubicon to Bob's Knob 4 5hrs 8:30am

from: Yaldhurst Hotel Carpark $11Tramp to this small beautiful lake then up to Bob's Knob__Can also be done from near Fertilizer Works on Porters Pass Rd - Cost $14. Check with John Anthony


****** ******* ****W 16 Bob's Knob (1261m) nr Porter’s Pass 3 6 hrs L34/35 8:30am

from: Yaldhurst Hotel Carpark $13 (126 kms)Moderate climb, steep initially but worth the effort for the magnificent views of Torlesse Range and Canterbury Plains. Return down a scree slope or alternative. SH 73 Leave cars by Kowhai bridge.__Start by tracking slightly back on right to farm track and follow until climb on left up a reasonably steep pull to ridge with great views of Plains and Torlesse area. Return via west Kowhai valley after descending shingle slide to hut.


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W 17 The Gap 5 6 - 7 hrs L34/35 8:00amfrom: Yaldhurst Hotel Carpark $13

Long walk up Kowhai River, followed by steep climb up to ridge and the Gap. The view inland towards Castle Hill and ski fields make it worth the effort.__


****** ******* ****W 18 Sugar Loaf, (1230 m) 4 5 hrs 8:30am

from: Yaldhurst Hotel Carpark $10Steepish ascent along farm tracks overlooking 13 Mile Bush, to summit with a gradual descent. Great panorama all round Torlesse Range, Ben More, Selwyn and Canterbury Plains.__-

Contacts:W 18 Groome, Brian & Linda (03) 318-4005 Annavale Station, 6029 West Coast Rd RD 1, Springfield 7681W 18 Inch, Harold 03-313-0081/03- Benmore Stn, 6643 West Coast Rd RD 1, Springfield 7681

****** ******* ****W 19 Russell Range from “Baldoon” Springfield 3 5 + hrs 8:30am

from: Yaldhurst Hotel Carpark $10Previously titled ‘Maurice’s mystery trip’. This tramp provides panoramic views from the ridge top. Steepish climb initially. Comfortable medium pace for average fitness.__

Contacts:W 19 Dawson, Graeme & Helen (03) 318 4836 “Ayredale”, West Coast Road, RD 1, Springfield 7681W 19 Ferguson, Gary & Phil (03) 318 4814 “Baldoon”, Dalethorpe Road, RD 1, Sheffield 7580W 19 Groome, Brian & Linda (03) 318-4005 Annavale Station, 6029 West Coast Rd RD 1, Springfield 7681

****** ******* ****W 20 Cass Saddle (1326 m) 2 5-6 hrs K 34 8:30am

from: Yaldhurst Hotel Carpark $20 (200 kms)This is the first stage of the Cass Lagoon Saddle track. Follow DOC markers through scrubland to the riverbed, thence up riverbed for approx. ¾ hour to a marked track on the true right bank.__The track enters the bush and starts a steady climb for abt 2 hrs to the Cass bivvy. Above the bushline is an alpine meadow with an abundance of Spaniards and good views of the Craigieburns.#D:\Docs\Edintech\OFTC\trips\W\W 20 Cass Saddle (1326 m).doc#

****** ******* ****W 21 Mt Cloudsley 4 6 hrs K34 8:00am

from: Yaldhurst Hotel Carpark $14Climb up open ridge from car park near Castle Hill village. Possible for those keen to continue on to Mt Enys to do so. Ice axes and crampons required if there is snow.__

Contacts:W 21 Fernyhough, Christine 03-317-9214 Castle Hill Station, RD1, Springfield 7681W 21 Kirk, Brian & Judy (03) 318 5123 Lake Coleridge Station, 602 Homestead Rd RD 2, Darfield

****** ******* ****W 23 Sugarloaf - Upper Selwyn River 4 7 Hrs K 35 8:30am

from: Yaldhurst Hotel Carpark $10Climb from Selwyn River to top of Sugarloaf (1230m). Follow along the ridge then down through thick bush to Upper Selwyn Gorge and down gorge.__Wet feet guaranteed

Contacts:W 23 Groome, Brian & Linda (03) 318-4005 Annavale Station, 6029 West Coast Rd RD 1, Springfield 7681W 23 Selwyn Plantation Bd, Marcel 03-318-8311 P O Box 48 Darfield 7541

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W 24 Mt Torlesse 4-5 7 hrs L34 8:00amfrom: Yaldhurst Hotel Carpark $13

A reasonably steep ridge to great views across and down scree. Ice axe and crampons must be carried in winter.__

****** ******* ****W 25 Craigieburn – Camp Saddle 2 6 hrs K34 8:00am

from: Yaldhurst Hotel Carpark $20 (200 kms)From picnic area a steady climb to saddle and lookout, thence through beech forest and eventually climbing to Camp Saddle and back via valley. (From Broken River area - $19 185 Kms).__

****** ******* ****W 26 Hamilton Peak– Craigieburn Range 4 5-6 hrs K34 8:30am

from: Yaldhurst Hotel Carpark $20 (200 kms)Hamilton Peak (1917m) is reached via Camp Saddle, followed by a ridge to the summit. Steep in parts. Views into Cass and Hamilton valleys. (Can also be climbed from the Broken River ski-field and return down scree slopes. Cost here $19 - (185 kms)__No permission necessary – DOC country

****** ******* ****W 27 Coleridge Pass from Porters Pass area 2 4 hrs K34 8:30am

from: Yaldhurst Hotel Carpark $14From Porter Heights road easy grade to the Pass and good views to the ski-field.__


****** ******* ****W 28 Red Hill via Coleridge Pass 5 5 hrs K34 8:30am

from: Yaldhurst Hotel Carpark $14Start from Porter Heights Ski-field road (lower carpark but only available during the ski season). This is a moderate to hard tramp with an easy alternative. In winter, bring an ice axe if you have one but not essential.__


****** ******* ****W 29 Flagpole (897m), Lady Barker Range, nr 2 5 hrs L35 8:30am

Whitecliffs from: Yaldhurst Hotel Carpark $10

Gradual climb to top of Flagpole along farm tracks with great views south to Rakaia and north to Waimak. Return via upper Selwyn River.__Drive to Glentunnel and on to Whitecliffs and over bridge. Continue straight ahead up Flagpole Road. Then left before homestead to park past farm buildings at base of hill.

Contacts:W 29 Selwyn Plantation Bd, Marcel 03-318-8311 P O Box 48 Darfield 7541

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W 30 Whitecliffs 1 5+ hrs L35 8:30amfrom: Yaldhurst Hotel Carpark $11

Climb steadily on farm 4WD tracks to trig station (681m) and on to Phillips Saddle, continue through beech trees and tussock country to 775m.__#D:\Docs\Edintech\OFTC\trips\W\W 30 Whitecliffs.doc#

Contacts:W 30 Corson, James (03) 318 2960 Whitecliffs Road, RD 1, Coalgate 7673W 30 Guild, John (03) 318 6873 High Peak Station, RD 2, Darfield 7572W 30 Robb, Alistair (03) 318 2885 “Scotts Hill”, Whitecliffs Rd, RD 1, Coalgate 7673W 30 Selwyn Plantation Bd, Marcel 03-318-8311 P O Box 48 Darfield 7541

****** ******* ****W 31 Lady Barker Range from Steventon 2 5+ hrs L35 8:30am

from: Yaldhurst Hotel Carpark $10Steady climb on farm track to main ridge. An amble along the tops with great views, especially west to upper Selwyn and snow capped mountains.__Historic “Steventon” homestead can be visited at the conclusion of the tramp, by prior arrangement with Gavin and Natalie McArthur (daughter Helen is Farm manager).Lambing: On the Lady Barker Range is end of September or early October.

Contacts:W 31 Clouston, Heather (03) 318 2608 “Lochaber Downs”, Whitecliffs Road, RD 1, Coalgate 7673W 31 McArthur, Graeme & (03) 318 2734 “Lochaber Downs”, Whitecliffs Road, RD 1, Coalgate 7673W 31 McArthur, Helen (03) 318 “Steventon”, Whitecliffs Road, RD 1, Coalgate 7673

****** ******* ****W 32 Lady Barker Range, Glendore Stream 2 4 - 5 hrs 8:30am

Catchment from: Yaldhurst Hotel Carpark $12 (120 kms)

Steady climb on farm track from valley floor at 360M to tops at 780M. Follow ridge with great views of Mt Hutt and Upper Selwyn Valley. Return via another track and tributary to complete the circuit.__An old tramp revisited.

Contacts:W 32 Corson, James (03) 318 2960 Whitecliffs Road, RD 1, Coalgate 7673W 32 Guild, Hamish 03-318-6853 High Peak Station RD 2, Darfield 7572W 32 Robb, Alistair (03) 318 2885 “Scotts Hill”, Whitecliffs Rd, RD 1, Coalgate 7673

****** ******* ****W 33 The Cathedrals, Rakaia Gorge area 2 5+ hrs K35 8:30am

from: Yaldhurst Hotel Carpark $14Via Rakaia walkway, thence over rolling farmland. Magnificent views, so bring your cameras.__If unable to reach David for permission, ask for Scott at first phone number.

Note: Lambing from end of September. Calving from August.Richard Bell warns to watch for wild pigs!

Contacts:W 33 Bell, Richard (03) 318 6599 Lake Coleridge Road, Windwhistle RD, Darfield 7572W 33 Terrace Downs Golf Resort, 0800-465-373 / Coleridge Rd RD 2, Darfield 7572

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W 34 Rockwood Reserve to High Peak 3 5 - 6 hrs L35/K 8:30amfrom: Yaldhurst Hotel Carpark $13

Climb through bush, forestry and open tussock to the summit at 968m. Explore adjacent rocky bluffs. View of plains, upper Selwyn River and the Lady Barker and Big Ben Ranges.__#D:\Docs\Edintech\OFTC\trips\W\W 34 Rockwood Reserve to High Peak.doc#

Contacts:W 34 Guild, Colin (03) 318 6851 Quartz Hill Station, RD 2, Darfield 7572W 34 McElrea, Tom & Jenny (03) 318 6813 “Birchview” RD 2, Darfield 7572W 34 Richards, Ben (03) 318 6809 Rockwood, RD 2, Darfield 7572W 34 Selwyn Plantation Bd, Marcel 03-318-8311 P O Box 48 Darfield 7541

****** ******* ****W 35 Roundtop and beyond nr Windwhistle 3 5+ hrs K35 8:30am

from: Yaldhurst Hotel Carpark $14Climb to the translator (894m) for great panoramic views of Rakaia Gorge, Mt Hutt and Ben More Plains.__#D:\Docs\Edintech\OFTC\trips\W\W 35 Roundtop and beyond nr Windwhistle.doc#

Contacts:W 35 Bell, Richard (03) 318 6599 Lake Coleridge Road, Windwhistle RD, Darfield 7572W 35 Douglas, Campbell (03) 318 6886 “Roundtop”, 914 Windwhistle Road, RD 2, Darfield 7572W 35 Innes, G.W. & D.M. (03) 318 6802 “Long Spur”, Windwhistle RD 2, Darfield 7572W 35 Richards, Steve & Tina 03-318-6815 'The Point' 85 Point Rd, Windwhistle RD 2, Darfield 7572

****** ******* ****W 36 Mt Oakden (1633m) 5 6 hrs K35 8:00am

from: Yaldhurst Hotel Carpark $23Hard, steep in places but a superb climb and views. Ice axe, crampons in winter.__Travel along Algidus Road to 5 kms beyond Mt. Oakden Station, cross ford over small stream and leave cars there.

No good in Nor-west.Contacts:W 36 Kirk, Brian & Judy (03) 318 5123 Lake Coleridge Station, 602 Homestead Rd RD 2, Darfield

****** ******* ****W 38 The Willows Intake NQ 4 hrs 9:00am

from: Yaldhurst Hotel Carpark $3Flat scrubby riverbed, stop banks and pine forest. Tramp a figure of eight. Good views up the Waimak riverbed.__

Contacts:W 38 Fernyhough, Christine 03-317-9214 Castle Hill Station, RD1, Springfield 7681

****** ******* ****W 39 Inverary Station, Mt Somers Area 1 5 hrs 8:30am

from: Yaldhurst Hotel Carpark $19An easy walk over rolling famland to a picturesque lake and hut for a swim at lunch time. BRING TOGS.

Return via a different route. Views of mountains and plains.__

****** ******* ****W 40 Woolshed Creek via Bus-stop — return via 3 6 hrs K 36 8:00am

old coalm from: Yaldhurst Hotel Carpark $23 (230 kms)

From the Woolshed creek carpark, an initial climb to the Bus stop, a viewpoint on the lower slopes of Mt Somers, then sidle before dropping down to the waterfalls and hut for lunch. Return via old coal mine.__Bring togs for possible swim; also insect repellent.

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W 41 Mt Philistine 45 5 hrs K 36 8:00amfrom: Yaldhurst Hotel Carpark $29 (290 Kms)

From the upper Otira Valley an interesting and scenic climb through a series of basins to the summit. Spectacular views of Mt. Rolleston and Waimakariri Col.__

****** ******* ****W 42 Peak Hill 23 4 to 5 K 35 8:00am

from: Yaldhurst Hotel Carpark $19Initial approach over private land on to South slopes. Follow poled route up East ridge to summit__

Contacts:W 42 Miller, Michael & Annette (03) 318 5808 Peak Hill Station, Lake Coleridge RD 2, Darfield 7572

****** ******* ****W 43 Lyndon Saddle & Camp Saddle 3 5hrs K34, 8:30am

from: Yaldhurst Hotel Carpark $19 (185 kms)Bush walk to Lyndon Saddle and onto Helicopter Hill to admire the alpine flowers, then in open tussock to Camp Saddle and back via ridge__

****** ******* ****W 44 Mt Aicken 4 5hrs 8:00am

from: Yaldhurst Hotel Carpark $28 (280 Kms)From Arthurs Pass climb 1100m to the twin peaks (1860m) for spectacular views of the other peaks in the park. Return by the same route.__

****** ******* ****W 45 Broken River Skifield 234 5/6hrs 8:00am

from: Yaldhurst Hotel Carpark $19 (185 KM)Various options including Mt Hamilton (1917m), Lyndon Saddle,Helicopter Hill, Dracophyllum Flat, Nervous Knob & Mt Wall__

****** ******* ****W 46 Dracophyllum Flat 1 5 hrs 8:30am

from: Yaldhurst Hotel Carpark $19 (185 kms)From Craigieburn Research centre down to Dracophyllum flat to Broken River. Back via North bank ridges to centre__

****** ******* ****W 47 Mother Millers Spring on Double Hill Stn 4 6 - 8 hrs K35/J35 8:00am

from: Yaldhurst Hotel Carpark $24Climb Homestead Hill Spur onto Palmer Range, past Mother Millers Spring and on to Godley Peak summit (2087m) giving superb views. Descend by shorter route__Visit a 'curiosity' near Rakaia river on Double Hill Stn

Contacts:W 47 Hutchison, Tim & Anna 03-318-5837 198 Double Hill Run Rd RD 1, Methven 7791

****** ******* ****W 48 Mt Temple 4 5hrs 8:00am

from: Yaldhurst Hotel Carpark $29 (290 Kms)Climb through Temple Basin ski area to Temple Col and then on to summit (1913M) for some fine panoramic views of adjacent peaks.__

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W 49 Castle Hill Peak from Foggy Stream 5 8 hrs 7:30amfrom: Yaldhurst Hotel Carpark $13

Climb direct to Castle Hill Peak (1970m) from the Kowhai River by a steep but very attractive spur. Return by way of the Gap__


****** ******* ****W 50 Woolshed Hill, Arthurs Pass 4 5-6 hrs 8:30am

from: Yaldhurst Hotel Carpark $21A moderate climb of 800m from the Hawdon shelter to the summit (1431m) for some fine views of the Eastern end of the park. Travel along peaks and descend ridge through bush to Hawdon River & return to cars__

****** ******* ****W 51 Mt Bruce 3 5hrs K34 8:00am

from: Yaldhurst Hotel Carpark $23 (230 Kms)A pleasant climb through bush from Cora Lynn DOC carpark, along Lagoon Saddle Track, then across and up to Mt Bruce. Descent via alternative route.__

****** ******* ****W 52 Sudden Valley 4 6 hrs K 8:00am

from: Yaldhurst Hotel Carpark $20From the Hawdon Shelter walk up to the bivvy below the Polar Range. From there a short climb to the East and down a good scree to return by a parallel valley to the Hawdon River.__

****** ******* ****W 53 Mt Enys 5 5 - 6hrs K 34 / 8:30am

from: Yaldhurst Hotel Carpark $15Highest point in the Craigieburn Range. Approached either from Ryton or Castle Hill Stations or Porter Heights access road__

Contacts:W 53 Fernyhough, Christine 03-317-9214 Castle Hill Station, RD1, Springfield 7681

****** ******* ****W 54 Sugarloaf to Benmore Hut 3/4 5/6 hrs K35/L 8:00am

from: Yaldhurst Hotel Carpark $13 (132Km)Steepish climb to Sugarloaf 1211m (option for shorter climb via ridge heading SW). Wonderful views, gradual descent to bush line. Mild bush bash to Ben More Hut 800m, then descend through native bush on a well defined track to cars.__Drive approx. 4km from Springfield into Annavale Farm.Drive approx. 6km on true right of Thirteen Mile Bush Stream

Contacts:W 54 Groome, Brian & Linda (03) 318-4005 Annavale Station, 6029 West Coast Rd RD 1, Springfield 7681

****** ******* ****W 55 Kowhai Valley 3 5hrs 8:30am

from: Yaldhurst Hotel Carpark $13 (126 kms)Drive to the entrance of Kowhai Valley below Porters Pass. Follow the river past the hut and climb into side valley. Moderate country but rough in places. Return the same way__


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W 56 Red Peak to the Gap 5 6+hrs 8:00amfrom: Yaldhurst Hotel Carpark $13

From Kowai River climb to Red Peak 1853m, then along the ridge to point 1714m near The Gap and follow the normal route out via Kowai R. Ice axe and crampons required; ring the leader closer to the day about likely conditions and gear. __


****** ******* ****W 57 Craigieburn Valley 3 5hrs 8:30am

from: Yaldhurst Hotel Carpark $20 (200 kms)From near the main road (830m) good track to ski lodges. Up the valley or vehicle track to the new day lodge (1600m) for lunch. Awesome views. Alternative NW, remain in Craigeburn bush tracks.__

****** ******* ****W 58 Goat Hill (Arthurs Pass) 4 7.30am

from: Yaldhurst Hotel Carpark $31 (310 Kms)Goat Hill (1656m) is climbed from the Otira River close to the Otira Village. Views over the Deception R and ranges to the west__

****** ******* ****W 59 Hawdon Valley 2 5hrs 8:30am

from: Yaldhurst Hotel Carpark $22Follow the river flats to the valley head, first through matagouri and boulders, then cross the river and travel through beech forest. Expect wet boots.__

****** ******* ****W 60 Avalanche Peak 5 6 - 7hrs 7.30am

from: Yaldhurst Hotel Carpark $28 (280 Kms)Steep Climb to summit 1753 rewarded by great view and then along ridge to Mt Bealey 1823. Down good scree to creek, then out to village__

****** ******* ****W 61 The Pyramid 4 6 - 7hrs 8:00am

from: Yaldhurst Hotel Carpark $20A steep 1000m climb from the Hawdon Valley to the open tops. Possibly descend via scree__

****** ******* ****W 62 East hawdon Bivvy 3 7hrs 8:00am

from: Yaldhurst Hotel Carpark $24An opportunity to visit the headwaters of a beautiful remote valley. Lunch at the bivvy at the valley head.__

****** ******* ****W 63 Mt Bruce via Broad Stream 3 5hrs 8 AM

from: Yaldhurst Hotel Carpark $23 (230 Kms)Travel up attractive Broad Stream to near saddle then climb up or around Mt Bruce. After lunch descend down to Cass-Lagoon track then down to car park.__

Contacts:W 63 McSweeney, Gerry 03-318-9243 Cora Lynn Station, Arthurs Pass P O Box 33, Darfield 7541

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W 64 Black Range 4 6+ hrs 8:00amfrom: Yaldhurst Hotel Carpark $19

From SH 73 near Cass, climb about 1400 m to unnamed hill (1911m) then along ridge to Mt Misery (1766m) past a large tarn. Descend to track at head of Pylon Gully and return to road on track, heading West.__Ice axe and crampons may be required. (temp descr, Steve Sheen, 5/9/06)


****** ******* ****w 65 Middle Hill 4 6 8:00am

from: Yaldhurst Hotel Carpark $22From carpark climb up track to Lagoon saddle then along ridges to steep climb up Middle Hill. Great views of surrounding peaks. Return alternative via Broad Stream.__

****** ******* ****W 66 Red Beech Stream 3 6 8:00am

from: Yaldhurst Hotel Carpark $19River trip from Sudden Valley to Head Red Beech Stream. Return via Hawdon to carpark at Waimakariri__ref Steve Sheen

****** ******* ****W 67 Mt Winterslow 4 7+ K36 9:00am

from: Yaldhurst Hotel Carpark $19From Sharplin Falls take track to Duke's Knob then cut thru' bush, reaching open ridge after 2 hrs. Then steady 400m climb to summit. Back similar route.__

****** ******* ****W 68 Mt Cheeseman 4 6 8:30am

from: Yaldhurst Hotel Carpark $18Hogsback, Cheeseman(2031), Izard (2019)__May require iceaxe and crampons.

****** ******* ****W 69 Mt Ida 4 5+ 8:30am

from: Yaldhurst Hotel Carpark $22Climb to low peak(1642) and summit (1695) up ridge by skating area. . Traverse summit and descend scree back to Lake Ida.__Ice axe and crampons required. Ring leader first.Late Oct - April

Contacts:W 69 Clark, Nick 03-318-5818 Ryton Station, Harper Rd, Lake Coleridge RD 2, Darfield

****** ******* ****W 70 Mt Manson 4 6 8:00am

from: Yaldhurst Hotel Carpark $19 (185 kms)Craigieburn skifield road to slopes of Mt Manson(1859m). Return route dependent on snow conditions. Ice axe and crampons.__

****** ******* ****W 71 Mt Bealey 4 5-6 K 33

from: Yaldhurst Hotel Carpark $28 (280 Kms)Steep climb from Police Station, return same route__Ice axes and crampons

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W 72 Broken Hill 3 6 hrs 8:30amfrom: Yaldhurst Hotel Carpark $18

From top of Craigieburn cutting (SH73) short climb leads to easy ridge heading east to Broken Hill 1485m & unnamed high point 1575M to east on Flock Hill Stn. Return same way or by ridge to Flock Hill Stream & farm track back to SH 73 & start point.__Excellent introduction to tops travel with great views of Craigieburn, Torlesse ranges and Winding Creek basin.

Contacts:W 72 Hill, Richard (03) 318-8069 Flock Hill Station, Private Bag 55034, Christchurch 8154

****** ******* ****W 73 Mts Blimit & Cassidy 4 7 hrs 7.30

from: Yaldhurst Hotel Carpark $28 (280 Kms)From Arthurs Pass Village up Con's track, climb to Mt Cassidy (1850m), traverse ridge over Blimit (1921m) & return to SH73 through Temple Basin. Views at close range of Rolleston and peaks to the north__Short car shuttle required.Bring ice axe & crampons

****** ******* ****W 74 Dome 4 7 Hrs 7.30

from: Yaldhurst Hotel Carpark $23From Mingha Bealey river confluence, climb up through bush to main ridge (5 Kms) & to Dome (1938m) to the east. Descend via scree to Edwards Valley. View some more unusual tramps from different angle.__Bring axe and crampons

****** ******* ****W 75 Mt Binser 4 6 hrs L34 8:00am

from: Yaldhurst Hotel Carpark $20Traverse the three summits of Mt. Binser - 1860M. Extensive views from Mt White and the Esk to the west.__Bring axe and crampons. Short car shuttle required

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****** ******* ****W 77 Around Rabbit Hill 3 5 hrs K 35 8:30am

from: Yaldhurst Hotel Carpark $15 (150 Kms)From SH 73 up track to Rabbit Hill Ridge. Descend through Kowai Bush to McFarlane stream, then along cattle tracks to bush at head. Follow stream to Ben More Saddle - then down to Lake Lyndon Rd - car shuttle back to cars__A degree of "bush bashing" required and wasps can be a problem - suggest tramping in springtime.

****** ******* ****W 78 Mt Olympus 4 6 hrs 7.30

from: Yaldhurst Hotel Carpark $22Access is gained from the Windwhistle Ski Club's road to the lower slopes of the mountain. Views from the top (2094M) are over the Harper R and up to the peaks at the head of the Avoca R__

Contacts:W 78 Clark, Nick 03-318-5818 Ryton Station, Harper Rd, Lake Coleridge RD 2, Darfield

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W 79 Mid Hill 4 7 hrs K34 8.00 from: Yaldhurst Hotel Carpark $23 (230 Kms)

From the carpark at Cora Lynn Station, climb to Lagoon Saddle by the track on the north side of Mt Bruce, then continue SW on easy tussock with a short rock ridge to Mid Hill (1831M) for extensive views of the Waimakariri R, Black Ra and attractive tarns__

****** ******* ****W 80 Mt Manson (New route) 4 6 hrs 8:00am

from: Yaldhurst Hotel Carpark $19 (185 kms)New route from picnic area on SH73 opp.Flock Hill bridge. Climb Coalpit Spur to flat ridge on bush line to south ridge of Manson. Climb peak (1859m) & continue clockwise round head of Manson Ck & descend scree to open ground close to highway. Great views__

****** ******* ****W 81 Middle Rock, Rakaia Gorge 2 4 hrs 8:30am

from: Yaldhurst Hotel Carpark $15 + $5 afternoon teaLeisurely walk down river terraces through native bush to Rakaia River, through pind plantations with wonderful mountain views, then follow farm tracks on rising terraces to back of farm.__At conclusion our farm hosts (Bruce & Lyn Nell) will provide afternoon tea and we can enjoy their garden

Contacts:W 81 Nell, Bruce & Lyn (03) 318 6889 Middle Rock Farm RD 2, Darfield 7572

****** ******* ****W 81 Middle Rock Rakaia Valley 2 4 hrs 8:30am

from: Yaldhurst Hotel Carpark $15 + $5 afternoon teaLeisurely walk down river terraces through native bush to Rakaia River through pine plantations with wonderful mountain views, then follow farm tracks on rising terraces to back of farm.__Bruce and Lyn Nell will provide afternoon tea in their garden for cost of $5 pp

Contacts:W 81 Nell, Bruce & Lyn (03) 318 6889 Middle Rock Farm RD 2, Darfield 7572

****** ******* ****W 82 Redcliffe and Glenrock 3 5 hrs K35 8:00am

from: Yaldhurst Hotel Carpark $20 (200 kms)On true right of Rakaia (opposite to Coleridge) are two stations - Redcliffe and Glenrock. Climb from river level up to plateau valley, follow farm tracks across plateau before dropping down a long slope to the road. Good views across Rakaia and south.__

Contacts:W 82 Ensor, Duncan & Fiona 03-302-9570 or Black Hill Station, Double Hill Run Rd, RD 1, Methven 7791W 82 Ensor, Willie & Sarah (03) 318 5874 Redcliffes Station, RD 1, Methven 7791

****** ******* ****W 83 Big Ben 3+ 6 hrs 8:00am

from: Yaldhurst Hotel Carpark $16A circuit of the dry Acheron Stream and Big Ben (1416M SW of Ben More). Unusual views into the headwaters of the Selwyn River and Quartz Hill area__

Contacts:W 83 Fleming, Hamish 03-318-6558 Dry Acheron Stn Coleridge Rd RD 2, Darfield 7572W 83 May, Brian 03-318-6587 Big Ben Station RD 2, Darfield 7572

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W 84 Mt Horrible from Cass 3 5 hrs APNP 8:00amfrom: Yaldhurst Hotel Carpark $18

From near Cass turnoff, up Mt Horrible (1234M). Should be good views up Waimakariri. Probably return same route__


****** ******* ****W 85 Mt Cockayne 4 6 hrs 8:00am

from: Yaldhurst Hotel Carpark $14From end of road by locked gate at Tim's Stream, follow Cheeseman Skifield Rd to spur west of the road and climb over point 1722M to the range. Traverse to Mt Cockayne (1874M) and descend via skifield back to road__Gate to the Cheeseman Skifield access road, off SH 73, is now unlocked and car access is clear as far as Tim's Stream

****** ******* ****W 86 Mt Hutt 4 7 hrs 7.30

from: Yaldhurst Hotel Carpark $17Climb direct from road on south bank of Rakaia R at 400M elevation to the summit (2185M) via Hutt Stream. We don't go near the skifield, but should glimpse it in the distance. Return by direct but steepish ridge.__Axe and crampons probably required.Climb of 1785M is guaranteed to blow cobwebs away!Permission may not be actually required from Bruce Hood for Mt Hutt Station access - possibly only for an easier descent - check with Steve Sheen who will confirm after taking the first tramp there in early 2009

Contacts:W 86 Ensor, Willie & Sarah (03) 318 5874 Redcliffes Station, RD 1, Methven 7791W 86 Hood, Bruce (03) 302 8589 Mt Hutt Station RD 12, Rakaia 7782

****** ******* ****W 87 Cass Hill and Sugar Loaf 3 5 hrs APNP 8:30am

from: Yaldhurst Hotel Carpark $14A little bit of everything - rambling round Cass Hill & Sugar Loaf. Possible route: from Cass field station, climb Cass Hill, across to Sugar Loaf(1349M) return either via Lake Sarah or round the back by the Waimakariri__

Contacts:W 87 van Berkel, Jack 366-7001 Kaikoura Field Stn. Canterbury University P B 4800

****** ******* ****W 88 Mt Taylor (overnight) 4 7 hrs Day 1 -

from: 2 Day Trip $27Mt Taylor (2333M) is the highest peak in the Taylor Range, east of Lake Heron. Trip leaves midday first day for an easy walk into DOC hut in the Swin R for an early start up a straightforward ridge to Mt Taylor. Alternative routes for return possible.__Return to Christchurch from the hut with overnight gear.

****** ******* ****W 89 Hallelujah Flat/Andrews Stream 3 - 4 6 hrs L 33 8:00am

from: Yaldhurst Hotel Carpark $20 (204(Kms)Over Mt White bridge to Andrews Stream carpark. Up the ridge under bush canopy - over undulating country to Hallelujah Flat and return via Andrews Stream which has lovely pools for summer swimming.__Bring swimming gear

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W 90 Broken River/Otarama 34 7 hrs 7.00 from: Yaldhurst Hotel Carpark $21

An overnight trip to the Lower Broken River and the old Avoca hut. (Note - only 6 bunks) Explore local area first day with more ambitious climbs on 2nd. Day.__Ice axe and crampons may be usefulReally an overnight trip - numbers greater than 6 will need their own sleeping arrangements as Avoca hut has only 6 bunks

****** ******* ****W 91 Peak 1912M near Cass Saddle 5 9.5 hrs 7.00

from: Yaldhurst Hotel Carpark $20 (200 kms)Travel up the Cass River to Long Valley Stream, ascend via creek bed & snow field to saddle 0.5km W of Pk 1912M. Descend to Cass Valley track by scree gut & return to carpark by usual route. A long day involving 25km walking on very varied terrain.__Terrain - flat river beds, gorges and rocky ridgelines.Ice Axe required and possibly crampons.

****** ******* ****W 92 Black Hill Range 4+ 7+ hrs 7.00

from: Yaldhurst Hotel Carpark $21From south bank of Rakaia River climb 2067M in the Black Hill Range. A long hard day but wonderful views of Mt Cook, Arrowsmiths and Lake Coleridge areas.__Ice axe and crampons required.

Contacts:W 92 Ensor, Duncan & Fiona 03-302-9570 or Black Hill Station, Double Hill Run Rd, RD 1, Methven 7791

****** ******* ****W 93 Castle Hill Peak via Ghost Stream 4 6+ K 34 8:00am

from: Yaldhurst Hotel Carpark $14From Porter River bridge head up Ghost Stream to Castle hill peak and return over low peak and shingle slide to Ghost Stream and cars. Great views overlooking Torlesse and Canterbury Plains.__

****** ******* ****W 94 Mt Stuart/Hills Peak 4+ 7 hrs K 33 8:00am

from: Yaldhurst Hotel Carpark $29 (290 kms)Climb from near Pegleg Creek to Hills Peak onto Mt Stuart (1906M) with Hills Peak (1640M) being a trig lower down the ridge. Some bush bashing to start with.__

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