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18 February
Mt Campbell to Mt Arthur
Hard
$36
Mike Glover 03-5447955
Or 19th February.
Traverse the ridge from Mt Campbell to Mt Arthur car park, climbing Hoary Head, Crusader and Lodestone along the way. Total metres climb approx 1990. Distance 23km.
Cost based on one car travelling from Nelson to Mt Campbell & return to Nelson $20 + one car travelling from Nelson to Flora car park & return to Nelson $16.
18 - 19 February
Brown Hill, Heaphy Track
Medium (Scale: 2.5)
$31
Mark Graesser 545 6282
Day 1, drive to Brown hut, tramp in to Aorere Shelter and camp, 11km, 425m. Day 2, Climb Brown Hill with day packs, 300m, to explore for signs of the old Govt track followed by Fred Gibbs in 1887. Magnificent views. Return to Brown Hut via Aorere Shelter and Heaphy Track. DoC Camp bookings required. Under 18yrs - free. Adult $12.20.
24 - 25 February
Separation Pt
Fit (Scale: 3.0)
$26
Uta Purcell 545 0280
Leave Friday pm for Pohara Motor Camp, next day drive to Wainui Bay and walk a loop via Gibbs Hill, Totaranui, Separation Pt, Whariwharangi, back to Wainui Bay car park.
26 February
Sugar Loaf Ridge
Easy (Scale: 1.5)
$15
Jim Maxwell 546 6975
From the southern end of Flora car park follow the old Graham Valley access route along the ridge to the point beyond Pk1048. 4km return with 320m of climb. A very easy tramp.
3 - 4 March
Fosters Hut & Mt Baldy
Fit (Scale: 3.6)
$16
Raymond Salisbury 546 8060
Drive to Canvastown. From the Wakamarina Road-end, walk easy valley track to Devils Creek Hut (5km). Climb 1300-metres (vertical ascent) over 6km to stay at Fosters Hut (4 bunks). On Sunday, return to Fosters Clearing, then tramp off-track over Mt Baldy (3km) and rejoin track down to Wakamarina River, and out to carpark.
4 March
Big Rocky
Medium (Scale: 2.3)
$15
David Blunt 548 6826
Past Tapawera and Tadmor to Jeff Lukey's property on Sherry River Road. Climb of 2 hours up to the rock outcrop with good views. A few short steep sections on a recently cut track. It is hoped the track will be extended to the Sherry Lookout prior to this club trip.
10 - 11 March
The Haystack (1526 m)
Fit (Scale: 3)
$28
Silvano Lorandi 548 1960
Day 1 - Drive towards Murchison and park at the carpark of the Matiri Valley road. Walk to Lake Matiri hut and continue up to the 1000 Acres plateau to the NEW Poor Pete's hut which has just recently been installed by DOC. Camping recommended as the new hut has only 2 bunks.
Day 2 - Follow the poled route across the plateau towards Larrikins Creek hut and climb the South ridge of The Haystack . Return to camp and then back home.
10 - 11 March
King's Creek Hut
Medium (Scale: 2)
$20
Brenda Griffin 5451611
First hut on the Wangapeka track starting from Rolling River Junction. 11km, 4hr walk in along the Wangapeka River to the 20 bunk standard hut. $5 night.
17 March
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18 March
Mt Campbell
Medium (Scale: 2.9)
Jim Maxwell 5466 975
From Brooklyn Valley. Walking on 4wd roads through farmland, then through a patch of native bush to an old communications installation. From there the road joins the Mt Campbell Communications access road to the big aerial tower on the top of Mt Campbell. The walk is also suitable for trampers who may not want to climb the final section up to the tower. 14km and 900m climb.
24 March
Nydia Saddle
Easy (Scale: 1.9)
$16
Robyn Walsh 547 3231
First part of the Nydia walkway. From Duncan Bay the track follows the coastline and then up a valley to the saddle and return. 5hrs, 9km and 350m climb.
24 March
RoughCreek-NoCatchem Str
Fit (Scale: 3.6)
Ruth Hesselyn 544 0870 or 544 0570
Climb to the St Arnaud Range via Rough Creek, traverse the tops for 2.5km then descend via No Catchem Stream. Approxiametly 1200m climbing and 10km, all off track.
31 March
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31 March - 2 April
Cupola Basin Hut
Fit (Scale: 3.2)
Uta Purcell 545 0280
Day 1: along Lake Rotoiti to Lakehead Hut, Day 2: follow Travers River to John Tait Hut, then climb steeply to Cupola Basin Hut, Day 3: walk out, same track. If preferred, leave Friday and return Sunday.
2 April
Club Night
7.30pm, Nelson Intermediate School, Tipahi St. Gold coin.
7 - 8 April
Lees Cr/Mangerton Saddle
Fit (Scale: 3.2)
$25
Ken Ridley 548 9897
Day 1. Up Lees Cr track to the hut. Spend night in hut or contionue up Lees Cr on unmarked route to camp. Day 2. Travel further upstream to tarn basin and then over the ridge to follow scree slopes and then through bush down to the track.
8 April
Hacket/Browning Huts
Medium (Scale: 2.2)
Gillian Arbuthnott 5478393
From Hackett picnic area follow signposted track to Hacket Hut - stream crossing at the end. From there follow signed track to Browning Hut with stream crossings. Continue up to Totara Saddle if time permits. Return down track bypassing Hacket Hut, but otherwise same route.
14 April
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15 April
Windy Point
Medium (Scale: 2.8)
Brenda Griffin 545 1611
From the Brook up to the Dun Mountain walkway, past Third House and on to Windy Point. 20km return and 700m climb.
21 April
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22 April
Lookout Peak
Medium (Scale: 2.5)
$13
Jim Maxwell 5466 975
Off track from the road at Opouri Saddle. Up to the ridge and then a trek along the tops to Lookout Point. Further along is a spot where Nydia Bay can be viewed. Total distance 2.5km x 2. 580m climb. Route is a little rough but is short and won't need to be rushed.
28 - 29 April
MapCompass & GPS trainig
$17
Mike Glover 03-5447955
For all grades. Bring compass & GPS if available. At the Glover family property at Glenhope. Hut bunk space for 6 or bring own tent. Hut available Friday night also. Sat 9.00am. Indoor compass familiarisation, map reading, grid references. Outdoor practice. Sat pm. Indoor map & compass navigation. Outdoor practice then a full indoor navigational exercise becoming more difficult. Sat evening. BBQ & pot luck tea, then GPS instruction. Sun am. Navigate to waypoints in bush. Discussion & questions. Finish approx 2.30pm
16 May
Penzance to Elaine Bay
Medium
NO DATE YET____David Rae 548 0686
P26 / BP28