Trips, Tramps & More...
September 2019 and Beyond
Mt Eden Training
Feel free to just turn up.
Sunday Stroll - Pigeon Mountain & Wakaaranga Creek to Half Moon Bay
20 October 2019
Thursday Walk – Explore Auckland’s Original Shoreline
24th Oct 2019
Meet at Link bus stop at Victoria Park Market at 10am to walk to Parnell. Bring gold card to bus back.
Leader: Tim Carter 309 9647, 021377233 or miekkie@xtra.co.nz
Women's Overnighter #3 - Waiheke Island - staying in a house at Palm Beach
Cycling - Waitomo Circuit
2nd – 3rd November 2019
Travel to Waitomo village Friday night and stay at backpackers; Saturday cycle 100km loop via SH31- Honikwi - Huaturu - Kawhia Harbour - Te Anga - Waitomo. Demanding day, with at least two big hills. Alternative - at Te Anga turn off to Marakopa, camp and return to Waitomo on Sunday
Contact: Brian Duffy Mob. 021 859829 bwd742@gmail.com
Sunday Stroll - Parnell’s Hidden Gullies and Reserves
3rd November 2019
Meet at 1.30pm in Staffa Street, off Stratford Street, Parnell. The aim of this trip is to traverse various hidden gullies and reserves and at the same time have a look at the amazing older homes in this historic area. You will walk through areas you have often driven past but never realised there is a lot more to them when you get up close!
Leader: David Addis Ph. 027-604-0592 or david_addis@xtra.co.nz Organiser: Scott White Ph. 0274-979-017 or info@taxsmart.co.nz
November Club Night7.30pm Tuesday 5th November 2019 In 1991 Linda Danen applied for the position of meteorology technician on Campbell Island, New Zealand’s only permanently inhabited sub-antarctic island. Living in the company of just four others in hostel-type accommodation, on a cold windswept island for twelve months, with no other company or visitors to talk to, might seem daunting to many. Come along and hear Linda’s story and view her pictures of what life is like on this southern outpost. Linda is currently President of the Ruapehu Mountain Clubs Assn and following her address she has indicated that she would be willing to answer any questions from club members on “What’s happening at Whakapapa for the clubs”. Be sure not to miss what should be a most interesting evening! |
Thursday Walk – Historical and Architectural Exploration of St Mary’s Bay and Freeman’s Bay
14th November 2019
Meet at Point Erin Park carpark, corner Sarsfield Street and Shelly Beach Road at 10 am to enjoy some of the history and architecture of these old suburbs, with lunch in Western Park before returning to the starting place.
There will be an option to join and leave at Three Lamps for those wishing to use public transport please remember your Gold Cards.
Leaders Peter and Rosemary Wakeman
Contact: 379 6744 or Rosemary on 0274588522
Email: pandrwakeman@xtra.co.nz
Ngatuhoa Lodge Family Weekend
15-17 November 2019
Surrounded by bush-clad hills in the Kaimais this lodge includes use of a mini confidence course, a flying fox, flatwater kayaking, tubing in the stream & an abseiling wall. We will make use of the local activities Saturday & do a hike Sunday. Accommodation costs are $44 per person for the weekend. Contact Mark to book, 50% deposit payable to confirm your place.
Leader: Mark Roberts mark2005roberts@yahoo.co.nz
Sunday Stroll - Riversdale Reserve to New Lynn
17 November 2019
Meet at 1.30pm in the Riversdale Reserve car park in Riversdale Road, Avondale. We walk down Riversdale Road to the Whau River and follow the walkways and boardwalks eastwards along the river and mangrove mudflats. We then cross the Whau River using the Rata Street bridge and then westwards along the river bank pathway and local parks making our way into a secluded path along the creek side and the newly formed Rewarewa Pocket Park in the New Lynn CBD. We then walk to the bus terminal and catch Bus No. 191 back to where we started. So bring along your AT Card.
Leader: Scott White Ph. 0274-979-017 or info@taxsmart.co.nz
Piha Area
23rd or 24th November 2019
Tim Carter is planning a trip in the Piha region for the weekend 23/24 November. Watch this space for more details.
Thursday Walk – Parnell Rose Gardens & Xmas Lunch
28th November 2019
Walkers meet in the Rose Gardens in front of the café at 10.30am to walk to Parnell. Non-walkers arrive at 12.30pm. Please let the leader know if you are coming.
Leader: Sherilyn Coney, 624 5447, 0274 360680, sconey@xtra.co.nz
Small People on Big Hills
1st December 2019
Cycling - Rotorua Backcountry Trip
30th November – 1st December 2019
Travel to Warepapa South and camp at Bryces; Saturday ride to Rotorua via back roads (approx.
120km); Sunday return via back roads through Putararu and Arapuni (approx. 100km).
Contact: Brian Duffy Mob. 021 859829 bwd742@gmail.com
Sunday Stroll - Weona Reserve Walkway Westmere Loop
1st December 2019
Meet at 1.30pm at the seaward end of Garnet Road, Westmere. The Weona Reserve Walkway is commonly known as the Westmere Loop. It follows the coastline all the way around the Westmere Peninsula. It is a great environment with a fantastic marine exposure and mangrove wetlands. Crossing Meola Road we enter the Jaggers Bush Reserve following a bushlined track to Old Mill Road behind the Auckland Zoo. From there we go up the hill and traverse some back streets and another small reserve ultimately ending up where we started. It is a level well formed path or boardwalk all the way, except for one steep hill, so bring the family with you!
Leader: Scott White Ph. 0274-979-017 or info@taxsmart.co.nz
The Goat Annual Run and Ruapehu Activities
7th– 8th December 2019
A group of club members are entered into the annual Goat Run so there will be a group of hardy souls at Ruapehu for the weekend (or a little longer) providing support and undertaking other activities. The hut will be open and there will be plenty to do. If you missed the Goat entry Brian Duffy is organising either an 80km (Round the Mountain) or 50 km (Whakapapa/Tongariro/Emerald Lakes/Tama via back of Ngauruhoe/Whakapapa) trail run/walk/crawl.
Contact: Brian Duffy Mob: 021 859 829, Email bwd742@gmail.com
Sunday Stroll - Tahuna Torea Nature Reserve & Sandspit
15th December 2019
Meet at 1.00pm in the car park at the end of West Tamaki Road, Glendowie. Tahuna Torea introduces you to 25 hectares of unique wildlife sited on a long sand bank extending out into the Tamaki Estuary. It is rich in native birds and vegetation designed for wildlife rather than humans. Time spent weaving through the network of tracks and the various habitats offer a peaceful sanctuary from the hustle and bustle of city life.
Leader: Scott White Ph. 0274-979-017 or info@taxsmart.co.nz
Women's Overnighter # 4 Tawhitokino Beach Camping
December 21st - Summer Solstice
ASC Summer Camp
26th December 2019 – 3rd January 2020
Oparau, near Kawhia, 2 ½ hours drive from Auckland, close to black-sand beaches, Kawhia’s thermal hot-water-beach, kayaking on the river and Kawhia harbour, mountain biking at Pirongia, child-friendly short bush walks and glow worms, drive to explore caves, waterfalls, iron-sand works and fossil hunting, longer tramping possibilities in the area too. This will be a cosy campsite, bordered by a slow moving river. The campsite is directly behind the Oparau Hall and includes use of the hall (minus amenities) and is 3 minutes’ drive from the Oparau Roadhouse general store. Cost per night: adult members $12, non member adults $20, under 18s free.
Bookings open from 15 Nov to 15 December 2019. To book please contact Margaret Jemmett pmc.jemmett@xtra.co.nz Please include details of names of all campers, ages of children/teenagers, arrival and departure dates if known and contact phone numbers whilst at camp.
Small People on Big Hills - Overnight!
Saturday 25th January - Sunday 26th January
Enjoy toasting marshmallows, sleeping in bunks and getting out for a walk or two in the Waitakeres. Bring your togs for some (safe) beach and river fun. Lukas (3) and Clara (6) love the adventure of staying at the Waitakere Hut, and the parents love the electric oven, fridge and microwave too. Only a short, scenic walk from the carpark.
Contact: Miranda Hutton 022 6488 733 mirandajhutton@gmail.com