Trips, Tramps & More...
2026/27 Programme
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22nd November - Mt William walk
Join us, Kiara (11), Lewis (9), and Jack (5), as we walk up our local mountain, Mt William, in Bombay. It's a 4.5km walk to the top and over the other side to the other carpark. You have the choice of walking up the hillside and returning to your car, or we will take two cars and we can walk over the other side and take a carload of drivers back to their car. The walk up is across farmland while the walk down the other side is steps through native bush. There are great views the whole way and takes about 1hr to get to the top and another hour down. We can have a picnic while cars are being collected from the other side and a stop at Pokeno for ice cream on the way home.
Email Tracey at tours@alpinesport.org.nz to let me know numbers and we can organize carpooling from there.
Where: Puketutu Road to McMilliam Road carpark.
When: November 22nd from 10am
What to bring:
- Walking Shoes
- Snacks / Picnic
- Wet weather gear in case
29th November - Summer Picnic
Join us for a pre-Christmas picnic and paddle at Okahu Bay!
It's the perfect chance to have a dip in the ocean, get the kids out for a paddle, make sandcastles on the beach and chat to others going to summer camp.
Okahu Bay has toilets, changing rooms, BBQ's, and picnic tables.
High Tide is at midday so there will plenty of time to enjoy the water. Bring your paddle boards and kayaks or rent them from Fergs next door.
Where: Okahu Bay
When: November 29th from 11am till 3pm
What to bring:
• Beach gear
• Your own picnic
Please RSVP here and/or to tours@alpinesport.org.nz
Sunday 13th December - Members Christmas Lunch
Members, please join us at the Waitakere Hut on Sunday, December 13th for Christmas Lunch. For catering purposes, please RSVP to Jeanette Davidson (ddjhmjnz@gmail.com) by December 8th, with the number of adults and children in your group.
- Where: Waitakere Hut
- When: Sunday, 13th December (lunch scheduled from 1pm)
- Cost: Adults (14yrs+) $25 each, Children (13 and under) $5 each
- What to bring:
- Your festive attitude, and
- cash to pay for your group (please bring the exact amount).
For those looking to build an appetite or perhaps work off your lunch, Jonathan Hodder will also be leading a walk along the Cutty Grass track. If you would like to join, please RSVP to Jonthan (jonathan@toolhouse.co.nz).
26th December to 3rd January - Summer Camp
Join us again for the jewel of our organised trips, the ASC Summer Camp. This years camp will be located just south of Taumarunui on the eastern bank of the Whanganui River.
There is substantial flat land for camping and, like always, we will arrange portaloos for all. There is lots to do in the area including mountain biking, kayaking, and hikes. I'm keen to float down the river to Taumarunui for lunch.
Dates will be 26th December, 2026 to January 3rd, 2027. Come for the whole time or just pick the dates that work for you. If you would like to stay past January 3rd please let us know and this may be able to be facilitated.
You must be an ASC member to book a spot for summer camp. However extended family and guests of members are welcome (guest rates).
Please register with tours@alpinesport.org.nz with your party details.
- Dates,
- Attendee details
- name,
- age (children only), and
- whether they are a member or guest
- Contact phone number
We will respond with a payment information and a waiver form to complete. Please note that a 2-night deposit is payable immediately. Balance is to be paid before December 12th. Deposits are non-refundable as they are required to cover fixed costs.
Costs
- Members
- Adult (18+) $18pp per night
- Child (5-17) $9pp per night
- Child (<5) Free
- Non-Members
- Adult (18+) $26pp per night
- Child (5-17) $13pp per night
- Child (<5) $4pp per night
Cancellations and Changes
- Deposits are non-refundable.
- Cancellation must be provided via email to tours@alpinesport.org.nz.
- You may cancel up to 12th December 2026 for a refund less your deposit.
- Refunds for cancellations after 12th December will be at the discretion of the Club and will be processed after the completion of the event.
- You may extend your stay at camp by informing the camp co-ordinator and emailing tours@alpinesport.org.nz. The appropriate rate must be paid the day after you leave.
- All changes, including cancellations, must be in writing to tours@alpinesport.org.nz even if you are cancelling or changing after camp starts. Please do not skip cancelling or leaving camp without doing this, even if you have paid in full.
- Always notify the camp leader of your changed status so that they know if you are coming or have already left.
14th February - Puhoi River Kayak
Join Kiara (12), Lewis (9), and Jack (5), on a paddle with the incoming tide in a single or double kayak from Wenderholm Regional Park to Puhoi, ending with a picnic or visit the Puhoi pub. The kayak journey takes 1.5-2 hours and the company say kids as young as 7 can be in their own kayak, however, parents know their kids best to know which age is appropriate, and tow ropes are also available. We will hire the kayaks through "Puhoi river kayaks" and they provide transfers for drivers to collect cars. Advertised price is $59pp, but I have secured a discount price of $50pp with a group booking if we can give numbers by the 25th January. Children 5 and under in a parent's kayak is free. Please email Tracey at tours@alpinesport.org.nz with your numbers of adults and children with ages and number of single and double kayaks required before 25th January.
Where: Puhoi / Wenderholm
When: 14th February, time TBA
https://puhoikayaks.co.nz/puhoi-river-kayak-hire/
Please RSVP to tours@alpinesport.org.nz
RECURRING WEEKLY ACTIVITIES
Thursday Walks – Walks are held on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of every month (except January and December).
We use a separate communications list with full details of trips for those regularly taking part. If you wish to join the list and come on the walks, send us an email on the link below.
For further information or to join the list, contact Clive Bolt thursday.walks@alpinesport.org.nz.
More details on future trips coming soon...