Trip Schedule - Parawai Tramping Club

4-5 May
Tutuwai and Mt Reeves Circuit
Organiser:Tony Quayle
Phone:0275700759
Grade:Medium
Fare:$25

This trip is replacement of Neill Forks originally planned for this weekend.

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12-18 May
Heaphy Track
Organiser:Matt and June
Phone:0272773022
Grade:Medium
Fare:TBA

The trip is full.
A four day walk on Heaphy Track (82km) from Brown Hut to Kohaihai Hut. Booking your own huts and flights, will stay in Nelson the night before and two nights in Karamea after the walk, Limit to 10 people. For more details, go to:
https://www.doc.govt.nz/globalassets/documents/parks-and-recreation/tracks-and-walks/nelson-marlborough/heaphy-track-brochure.pdf
Will discuss flight details and accommodation options once the numbers are confirmed.

Itinerary:
12 May – Fly to Nelson and stay the night
13 May – Shuttle to Brown Hut, walk to Perry Saddle Hut, 17.5km, stay at Perry Saddle
14 May – Perry Saddle to James Mackay Hut, 24.2km, stay at James Mackay
15 May – James Mackay to Heaphy Hut, 20.5km, stay at Heaphy Hut
16 May – Heaphy Hut to Kohaihai River Mouth, 16.2km, stay the night in Karamea
17 May – Explore Oparara Arches, stay in Karamea
18 May - Shuttle to Nelson Airport, fly back home

Cost (approximately):
Huts: $32 per night for 3 nights (Or $16 per night if you camp)
Flights: $160 return, include 1 check-in bag.
Shuttle: $80 Nelson – Brown Hut 2.5hr, $145 Kohaihai – Nelson, 5.5hr
Accommodation: $80-$150 one night in Nelson, and two nights in Karamea.
Total around $600

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Sunday 12 May
Hemi Matenga
Organiser:Susan Robertson
Phone:0212021858
Grade:Easy
Fare:$5

Thursday 23 May
Escarpment in moon light
Organiser:Glenda
Phone:0211104277
Grade:Easy/Medium
Fare:$5

Thursday evening walk starting in Pukerua Bay. Bring a head torch and a snack to eat at the top and watch the moon rise over the hills.

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25-26 May
Cow Creek - Ruamahanga
Organiser:Kate Livingston
Phone:0210731953
Grade:Medium/Fit
Fare:TBA

From Kiriwhakapapa road end to Cow Creek then hopefully coming out via Cow Saddle and along the Ruamahanga River.
A car shuffle will be necessary.

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1-3 June
Three Nuis
Organiser:Tony Quayle
Phone:0275700759
Grade:Medium/Fit
Fare:$10

Three day walks to Mt Wainui, Mt Maunganui and Kapakapanui.
You can do any of the Nuis at your choice, or all of them.

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Sunday 02 June
Kohekohe walk at Whareroa Farm
Organiser:John Glover
Phone:0277234267
Grade:Easy/Medium
Fare:$5

We’ll meet at Whareroa Farm carpark at 8:30am. After walking through the kohekohe forest we’ll make our way up to the rocks for lunch (weather permitting). Then we’ll return to the carpark.

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8-9 June
Sunrise Hut
Organiser:Brandon
Phone:0212528156
Grade:Easy/Medium
Fare:$40

Saturday 15 June
Mid winter dinner
Organiser:Brandon Holman
Phone:0212528156
Grade:Easy
Fare:TBA

Venue: China Beach at 6pm.

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Sunday 16 June
Makara walkway
Organiser:Owen Cox
Phone:021334037
Grade:Easy
Fare:$10

Walk from Makara over the hill to WWII gun emplacement. Then around a cycle track down to the coast. Return to Makara around the coast.

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Thursday 20 June
Waikakariki Stream Loop
Organiser:Owen Cox
Phone:021334037
Grade:Easy/Medium
Fare:$5

A 3 to 4 hour walk. Meet up at the Deli in Beach Road, Paekakariki at 10:30am (a train from Waikanae arrives 10:18am).
We head up the Waikakariki Stream for a short distance, then climb to the aerials above the Villiage. From here we follow the ridge around to the high point (400m high) before dropping down the ridge to the south of the stream. From the top of the escarpment we drop down a gully to Clarkes Reserve and then pick the last 1km of the Te Araroa escarpment track back to Beach Road.
Note: we climb a total of over 400m on the trip.

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22-23 June
Kime Hut
Organiser:Graeme Richardson
Phone:0212414295
Grade:Medium/Fit
Fare:$10

Thursday 27 June
Colonial Knob
Organiser:Owen Cox
Phone:021334037
Grade:Easy/Medium
Fare:$10

A walkway up the large bump behind Porirua.
About 4 hours walking.

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Meet Elsdon car park at 9am. Ring Owen if you need transport.

Sunday 30 June
Te Whiti Riser
Organiser:Peter Davis
Phone:021328471
Grade:Easy/Medium
Fare:$10

An all-weather track following a gentle gradient from Te Whiti Park in Lower Hutt to the top of the Eastern Hutt Hills.
For more details visit:
https://www.wellingtonnz.com/visit/trails/te-whiti-riser

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Thursday 4 July
Pukerua Bay - Wairaka Pt
Organiser:Owen Cox
Phone:021334037
Grade:Easy/Medium
Fare:$5

We meet up at Pukerua Bay Station, at 10:30am (a train from Waiaknae arrives 10:28am). From here we walk to Raroa Reserve, climb through the reserve to the top of the coastal cliff. We then head along the crest of the escarpment before dropping down the coast south of the Wairaka Point. Be warned, it is a bit of a scramble down the slope. We return to the station around the coast.
Walking time is about 3 and half hours.

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6-7 July
Jumbo Circuit
Organiser:Peter Davis
Phone:021328471
Grade:Medium
Fare:$25

Stay at Jumbo Hut on 06 July, book your own hut.

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6-7 July
Powell Hut and Mt Holdsworth
Organiser:Owen Cox
Phone:021334037
Grade:E
Fare:$25

Easier weekend in the Holdsworth area. Spend a night at Powell. If the weather is good we will also go to the top of Mt Holdsworth.
You will need to book a bunk at Powell on the DOC website.

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12-14 July
Gourmet weekend - Te Kopi Lodge
Organiser:Dave Cox
Phone:0212364184
Grade:Medium
Fare:$25

Spend two nights at Te Kopi Homestead and cottages Wairarapa on 12 and 13 July. Cost for the two nights is $38 per person; pay to Dave soon to confirm your place. The Homestead and cottage holds 20 people but there are also several options to go beyond that if necessary.
Some day walks in the area from Friday to Sunday.
Nisa is in charge of catering.

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21-30 July
Wanaka Ski and walk
Organiser:Bryan Wild and Brandon
Phone:0297737000 Bryan
0212528156 Brandon
Grade:Ski
Fare:Shared car rental or shuttle costs and accommodation. Skiing costs extra

Trip to start and finish in Queenstown, so make own travel arrangements. Either a car rental to Wanaka, or shuttle bus. Transport decisions to be confirmed when group size is determined. There will be some flexibility, but group size may be determined by accommodation available.
Plan is to rent accommodation in Wanaka for 9 night’s and have a mix of skiing and some tramping. Or just chill ( hopefully …. literally ). Will be looking at either an Air B&B or lodge, and spreading the cost over the group. Skiing will be at Treble Cone and Cardrona.
Phone Bryan if more info required - we are hoping to have accommodation booked by early November 2023, if you are keen to be on the trip then please sign up early as we may have to close it off once we make a booking.

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Sunday 21 July
City to Sea walk
Organiser:Patrick Liss
Phone:021464020
Grade:Easy/Medium
Fare:$10

Wednesday 24 July
Hemimatangi loop
Organiser:Owen Cox
Phone:021334037
Grade:E
Fare:$5

Loop walk from the Parata track entrance off Tui Cresent in Waikanae at 10am. Walk involves a 400m climb. Should be back at Tui 1 to 2pm. The maybe coffee at Relish.

Sunday 28 July
Pukeatua
Organiser:Owen Cox
Phone:021334037
Grade:Medium/Fit
Fare:$5

Trip from Reikorangi along the Te Araroa. Pukeatua is the high point on the Otaki Forks to Reikorangi section of Te Araroa.
About 750m of height gain.

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Sunday 4 August
Southern Walkway
Organiser:John Glover
Phone:0277234267
Grade:Easy/Medium
Fare:Trian and Bus

We'll meet at the Paraparaumu Railway Station at 9:00am, then catch the train or bus to Wellington. Then it's onto the No 1 bus to Island Bay. We'll walk the Southern Walkway back to the station. Bring a lunch, as well as a parka.

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Sunday 11 August
Sledge Track
Organiser:Brandon Holman
Phone:0212528156
Grade:Easy/Medium
Fare:$15

Track Info:
https://manawatunz.co.nz/listing/sledge-track/

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Wednesday 14 August
Mountain Film Festival 2024
Organiser:Paula Richardson
Phone:0210381824
Grade:Easy
Fare:$25

It wil be held at the Shoreline movie theatre, starting at appprox 8pm. Optional dinner before the movie, time and place TBA.
Please pay into club bank account. 03-0732-0018089-000

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Saturday 17 August
Mt McKerrow
Organiser:Owen Cox
Phone:021334037
Grade:Medium
Fare:$15

Day walk in the Remutaka Range. A loop walk from the Catchpool carpark. Climb the track to McKerrow and then back to the 5 Mile and, if time, along Cattle Ridge.

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18-23 August
Ski - Mt Ruapehu
Organiser:Bryan Wild
Phone:0297737000
Grade:Ski
Fare:TBA

Staying at Wellington Catholic Tramping Club Ski Loge at Whakapapa ski field.
For more info, please contact Bryan.

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24 August to 10 September
Samoa - Savai'i Island biking
Organiser:Dave Cox
Phone:0212364184
Grade:Cycling
Fare:TBA

Ten days/nine nights cycling and relaxing around Savai'i Island. Ride in the mornings and spend the afternoons swimming, snorkelling, or relaxing on the beach. Support van can also transport non-riders from accommodation to accommodation.
The Trip is full, please contact trip leader if you want to be on the waiting list.

Saturday 24 August
Tongariro Crossing and a lower level walk
Organiser:Yingjun Shelton and Kate
Phone:02108407189
Grade:Mixed
Fare:$50

We have two trips to Tongariro National Park staying nights of Friday 23 and Saturday 24 August..
Tongariro Crossing - led by June and DW
Lower level day walk (e.g. Whakapapaiti loop) - led by Kate.

If you are interested in either trip please contact the trip leader promptly.

You will need to book your own accommodation and the sooner you do this the better. Most of those already booked on either trip are staying at YHA National Park.

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Sunday 1 September
Hemi Matenga
Organiser:Tony Quayle
Phone:0275700759
Grade:Easy
Fare:n/a

Meet at Tui Cres 10am.
Walk up trap line and down Parata Track

7-8 September
Triangle Hut - Central Ruahine
Organiser:Tony Quayle
Phone:0275700759
Grade:Medium/Fit
Fare:$30

If there’s too much snow on the tops then we’ll go to Iron Gate Hut instead.
Triangle Hut is a 6 bunk hut, the first 6 sign ups get the bunk. Contact Tony or June if you want to be on the waiting list.

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7-8 September
Penn Creek Hut
Organiser:Kate Livingston
Phone:0210731953
Grade:Easy/Medium
Fare:$10

Trip is cancelled.

Sunday 15 September
Waitewaewae Peak
Organiser:Marcia Goode
Phone:0211186117
Grade:Fit
Fare:$10

A 950m climb, about 7 hours, you have to be fit to do it.

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Sunday 15 September
Panatawaewae clearing
Organiser:Owen Cox
Phone:021334037
Grade:Easy
Fare:$10

Walk up Panatawaewae stream to clearing and waterfall. It is a nice easy track and the clearing is a nice place for lunch. Return same way
Starting same place as Waitawaewae Peak Group.

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21-22 September
Roaring Stag
Organiser:Kate Livingston
Phone:0210731953
Grade:Medium
Fare:$25

Roaring Stag hut is accessed from the Putara road end on the Wairarapa side of northern Tararuas. The track is well defined and will be taken at a relaxed pace. It is a popular hut so it is advisable to take a sleeping mat. For the more energetic, the trip could continue over the river and head up to stay at Cattle Ridge hut.

For the enthusiasts there will be an option to travel up on Friday and spend two nights at Roaring Stag - please note this in the Comments section when you sign up.

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28-29 September
Deerford / Shorts / Knights (Ruahine FP)
Organiser:Peter Davis
Phone:021328471
Grade:Medium/Fit
Fare:$30

Plus $25 accommodation cost, bring own sleeping gear.
Travel up Saturday and stay at Sixtus Lodge . Do short walk in the afternoon and visit nearby glow worm caves in evening after shared pot luck meal. 8-10 hours med/hard day walk on Sunday.
Both Deerford / Shorts / Knights and Deerford Loop walk (same weekend) start at the same place and stay at the same accommodation.

Track details:
https://www.doc.govt.nz/parks-and-recreation/places-to-go/manawatu-whanganui/places/ruahine-forest-park/things-to-do/tracks/knights-shorts-loop-track/

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28-29 September
Deerford Loop
Organiser:Maryann Bugg
Phone:0273130635
Grade:Easy
Fare:$30

Travel up Sat and do short walk. Pot Luck Shared Dinner. Visit glow worm caves in evening.
$25 Accommodation cost. You need to bring sleeping gear.
Both Deerford / Shorts / Knights and Deerford Loop walk (same weekend) start at the same place and stay at the same accommodation.

Track Details:
https://www.doc.govt.nz/parks-and-recreation/places-to-go/manawatu-whanganui/places/ruahine-forest-park/things-to-do/tracks/deerford-track-to-makiekie-creek/

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5-6 October
Triangle Hut - Central Ruahine
Organiser:Tony Quayle
Phone:0275700759
Grade:Medium/Fit
Fare:$30

2nd attempt of Triangle Hut, Limit to 6 people, as it's a 6-bunk hut. Talk to Tony if you want to be on waiting list.

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Sunday 6 October
Porirua to Titahi Bay
Organiser:Darrel Sutherland
Phone:0273528958
Grade:Biking
Fare:$10

Saturday 12 October
Manawatu Gorge
Organiser:Shally Webb
Phone:0278018107
Grade:Easy/Medium
Fare:$15

12-13 October
Mid Waiohine Hut
Organiser:Matt Freeland
Phone:0272773022
Grade:Fit
Fare:$25

An overnight trip to Mid-Waiohine hut via Powell hut and Holdsworth peak - a solid 7-9 hours walk each way. Hut sleeps 6 (no bookings) but room for tents too.
Track Details:
https://www.doc.govt.nz/parks-and-recreation/places-to-go/wellington-kapiti/places/tararua-forest-park/things-to-do/huts/mid-waiohine-hut/

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Sunday 13 October
Bering Head
Organiser:Maryann Bugg
Phone:0273130635
Grade:Easy
Fare:$15

A walk on the south coast and farmland, along with a lighthouse visit. Hopefully good views of the Strait and South Island.

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Sunday 20 October
Bike to Otaki
Organiser:Chris Keating
Phone:0212127292
Grade:Bike
Fare:N/A

Our idea would be to meet in the PekaPeka carpark (Expressway/ Harrison's corner) at 10 am, bike to Otaki on the cycleway, Coffee, then Chrystall's bend and possibly river bank ride to the beach. Return via the back roads from the south side of the Otaki River. Riders could start from home and cycle to PekaPeka on the Expressway cycleway or put bikes in the car and bike from there.

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1-3 November
Papatahi Hut - Oronogongo valley
Organiser:Glenda Robb
Phone:0211104277
Grade:Easy/Medium
Fare:$15

We have sole use of the 10 bunk hut Friday and Saturday nights. Cost $20pp. Go in on Friday afternoon (or later). Approx 3.5 hrs to the hut from the Catchpool car park. Options for Saturday are to walk up Mt Papatahi or something less strenuous. Ring Glenda to check bunk availability. There is tent space and room on the floor as well

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09-10 November
Mangahao Flats
Organiser:Owen Cox
Phone:021334037
Grade:Medium
Fare:$15

Walk in from the Mangahao Dam to the Flats Hut. The trip is along a valley track and usually takes about 5 hours. We return via the same route.

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15-17 November
Pukeokahu Walk
Organiser:Tony Quayle
Phone:0275700759
Grade:Medium
Fare:$50

Trip commencing Friday PM.
Possible rafting or biking on Sunday. Details to come

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23-29 November
St James Walkway
Organiser:Dave Cox
Phone:0212364184
Grade:Medium
Fare:TBA

Trip is full.
The plan is to get to the South Island on Saturday 23 November, walk the track from Lewis Pass to Boyle Village from Sunday 24 to Thursday 28 November, and get home on Friday 29 November. It will be possible to move these dates a bit up or down, if that suits most people on the trip.
Limit of eight people. If interested please sign up and contact Dave to talk details.

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25-28 November
Kiwi Saddle and Kiwi Mouth
Organiser:Sandra Rowland
Phone:0212885559
Grade:M
Fare:$50

Our intention is to drive to Kuripapango and camp on Monday 25th November.
Tuesday 26th from Lakes carpark walk to Kiwi Saddle and do the clean/survey.
Wednesday 27th on to Kiwi Mouth and clean that hut.
Thursday 28th all day to walk out and get home. Or it has been suggested we have some time to explore a bit at Kiwi Mouth and just go back to Kiwi Saddle but my preference is to go home.
We all carry tents. Pace is slower.

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29-30 November
Mangapurua Track (Bridge to Nowhere)
Organiser:Kylie Gilbert
Phone:0273061328
Grade:Mountain Bike
Fare:$50

Postponed to 2025

Sunday 1 December
Mt Wainui and Orange Hut
Organiser:Chris Keating
Phone:0212127292
Grade:Medium
Fare:$5

6-9 December
Ruahine Circuit
Organiser:Tony Quayle
Phone:0275700759
Grade:Medium/Fit
Fare:$30

Subject to transport challenges.
Ruahine - Maropea Forks - Lake Colenso - Mokai Station.
Max 8 people.

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14-15 December
Totara Flat Camping
Organiser:Elisabeth Hynes
Phone:0273498527
Grade:Easy/Medium
Fare:$25

10-16 March
Routeburn Track Plus
Organiser:Nisa Promchot
Phone:02102948049
Grade:Medium
Fare:TBA

Nisa, Matt & Lindsay are co-leading the trip.
Travel to QT then walk Routeburn plus Greenstone, Caples track. Travel home on the 16th March.
Nisa, JP & a friend will do the Earnslaw Burn for another 2-3 days.
Trip for Routeburn is full, chat with Nisa if you want to join Earnslaw Burn (tent).

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14-17 March
Mt Stokes
Organiser:Brandon Holman
Phone:0212528156
Grade:Medium
Fare:TBA

Postponed to March 2026

22 March to 5 April
Nelson Lakes and Harper's Pass
Organiser:Peter Davis
Phone:021328471
Grade:Fit
Fare:TBA

Part A: Nelson Lakes 22 - 29 March 2025, Trip Leader: Steve Hudson
Part B: Harpers Pass 31 March - 05 April, Trip Leader: Peter Davis.

Max 8 people, trip is full at this stage, please contact Peter to be on waiting list.

24-31 March
Alps to Ocean
Organiser:Dave Cox
Phone:0212364184
Grade:Bike
Fare:TBA

The base trip is biking with Cycle Journeys from Lake Tekapo on 24 March to Oamaru on 31 March. Getting to the start and back added on.
Currently the trip is full but anyone interested should contact Dave as we may have a vacancy.

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