Trips, Tramps & More...

2025/26 Programme

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1st to 2nd August - Boardgames in the Bush

Targeted at our younger members Small People on Big Hills and Rangitahi Ramblers. Come experience the Waitākere hut for a social evening playing your favourite boardgames in front of the cosy fireplace. Bring your own food that you can prepare in the well-equipped kitchen, marshmallows welcome!

When: From 3pm on Saturday overnight until noon Sunday.

Cost: pay for the night at the hut.

Only ASC members will be able to join this event.

Please email tours@alpinesport.org.nz with any questions or to book your beds.

26th to 27th September - Children's Practical Bushcraft

Come and experience an overnight stay in the Waitakere ranges at the ASC hut. Have fun with your host, Sue, making bush bivvies, map reading, and compass navigation. There will even be time to roast some marshmallows.

This is not your typical doc hut. The ASC hut has a fireplace, comfortable lounge, and a well stocked kitchen (appliances and utensils) to whip up your bush meals.
Don't feel comfortable staying overnight? Just come for the day and check out the facilities.

Who's this for?
This event is aimed at 7-11 year olds (and their parents) who want to learn basic bushcrafts.

Where and When is it?
9:30 am Saturday to approximately 2:00 pm Sunday at the ASC Waitakere Hut, on Anawhata Road.

Costs:
Bring your own food.
Simply pay for your day stay or nights accommodation at the hut.

Please confirm with your host, Sue (kiwiguide@xtra.co.nz), including your contact mobile phone numbers for the accompanying adult(s) and for a named off-site emergency contact person.

Note:
This is an ASC members only event. Join up at https://www.alpinesports.org.nz/
Children must come with an accompanying adult.
Limited numbers.

October 11th - Working Bee @ Waitakere Hut (New Date)

Roll up your sleeves and get stuck in — we're giving the Waitakere hut track some serious love and we want YOU to be part of it!

We'll be laying pebble lock and topping it with pebbles to create a track that's built to last. But the best part? We're inviting all families to bring a painted pebble (45mm diameter x 20mm thick max) to line the sides of the track — your own little mark on a place we all treasure.

Where: Waitakere hut carpark
When: October11 @10am till 3pm (rain date is the following weekend)

What to bring:
• Packed lunch & plenty of water
• Gloves
• A dust mask for those mixing cement
• Your painted pebble(s)

If you haven't visited the Waitakere hut before this is a great way to come and check out the facilities.

Note: your pebbles will need to be sealed with nail polish or polyurethane spray to protect them from the elements.

For further information please contact tours@alpinesport.org.nz

23rd to 26th October - Labour Weekend at Pirongia

This Labour weekend we will be returning to Pirongia Forest Park Lodge https://www.pfplodge.org.nz/. This is a great location with amazing walks in the forest. Amazing grounds to explore.

Accommodation will be dorms but there are also 2 4 person cabins available. Priority will be given to those that register and pay first.

We are looking to include some climbing and ziplining activities but need 36 people to register so that we can book them. Cost to be shared amongst those that sign up.

Spaces are limited so book in quickly by emailing tours@alpinesport.org.nz. Bookings will be confirmed with payment.

Dates will be October 23rd to 26th, 2026.
Accommodation: Cost $22pp per night
Activity Cost: ~$45pp (if fully booked)

26th December to 4th 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.

We are still working out the final cost per person but are aiming to keep it around the same as previous years. We will share as soon as this is known.

Please register interest with tours@alpinesport.org.nz.

Bookings will be confirmed with payment.

Dates will be 26th December, 2026 to January 4th, 2027.
Cost TBA.

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...

Alpine Skills Weekend (July, August, or September)
- From late July until late September, Mark is keen to take individuals who have gained basic alpine skills either for a winter Tongariro crossing or up one of the peaks of the Ruapehu plateau.
- Skills Required: Walking with crampons & ice axe (either from the club snowcraft course or elsewhere)
- Contact Mark to let him know your interest & availability. The trip will only proceed if the weather is suitable. Mark Roberts mark2005roberts@yahoo.co.nz