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[See Programme for more details.]
18 February
Mt Campbell to Mt Arthur
Hard
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
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
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
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
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.