| Jan 2021 |
Sun 17th () Rangi-Deadmans loop
Warren Wheeler 356 1998
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| Dec 2020 |
Sun 13th () Blue Range
Warren Wheeler 356 1998
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Thu 10th (Social) End of Year BBQ
Prizegiving and presents. Contact Warren for details, or the December newsletter.
Warren Wheeler 356-1998
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Sun 6th (Trips) Tramping for Beginners 4
Anne Lawrence 06 357 1695
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| Nov 2020 |
Thu 26th () A New Dawn?
Peter Wilson of FMC will brief us on FMC's current thinking and direction. Society of Friends Hall, 227 college Street at 7.30 pm.
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Thu 12th (Social) BYO Pics
Contact Martin Lawrence for any details. Society of Friends Hall, 227 college Street at 7.30 pm.
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Sun 1st (Trips) Tramping for Beginners 3
Anne Lawrence 06 357 1695
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| Oct 2020 |
Sat 31st - Sun 1st (Trips) Maropea Forks Hut Medium/Fit
Chris Tuffley 359-2530
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Mon 26th (Social) Colorado Trail
Glenn Prendergast will describe his adventures in the USA. Society of Friends Hall, 227 college Street at 7.30 pm.
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Sat 24th - Mon 26th (Trips) Tongariro Explorer Medium
Warren Wheeler 3561998
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Sat 17th - Sun 18th (Trips) MTN Bike (timber trail?) Medium
Richard Lockett 323-0948
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Sun 11th (Trips) Moutea Reserve Birding All
Kirsten Olsen 027-354-6010
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Sat 10th - Sun 11th (Trips) Te Araroa our local trails Medium
Roy Rolston 027-476-7188
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Sat 10th (Trips) Stanfield Hut Easy/Medium
Best weather day. Consult Woody.
Woody Lee 357-2390
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Thu 8th (Social) What's Up DOC
DOC will present us with an update of their activities in our region. Society of Friends Hall, 227 college Street at 7.30 pm.
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Sun 4th (Trips) Tramping for Beginners 2
Anne Lawrence 06 357 1695
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Sat 3rd - Sun 4th (Trips) Ngaruahoe Medium/Fit
Warren Wheeler 3561998
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| Sep 2020 |
Sun 27th (Trips) Herepai Hut Medium
NE Tararuas in behind Eketahuna. Can reach the tops if conditions are favourable.
Richard Lockett 323-0948
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Sat 26th - Sun 27th (Trips) Ohakune:Fun in the snow Easy/Medium
Time to play in the snow! Well hope there is worthwhile snow?
Bruce van Brunt 328-4761
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Thu 24th (Social) USA Northwest Parks
Chris Saunders will describe his USA wanderings. Society of Friends Hall, 227 college Street at 7.30 pm.
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Sun 20th (Trips) Knight/Shorts (Toka Peak) Medium
SW Ruahines and maybe some worthwhile snow?
Warren Wheeler 356-1998
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Sat 19th - Sun 20th (Trips) Cattle Creek or Mid Pohangina Medium/Fit
Graham Peters 329-4722
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Sun 13th (Trips) Sayers Hut Medium/Fit
Ernie Cook 027-303-1363
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Sat 12th - Mon 13th (Trips) Mitre Peak Medium
Give yourself two chances on this weekend to get to the highest point in the Tararuas.
Warren Wheeler 356-1998
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Thu 10th (Social) Something Old Something New
Warren Wheeler will be presenting. Society of Friends Hall, 227 college Street at 7.30 pm.
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Sun 6th (Trips) Tramping for Beginners 1
Anne Lawrence 06 357 1695
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Sat 5th (Trips) Cattle Ridge day trip Fit
Access the NE Tararuas in behind Eketahuna via Roaring Stag Hut.
Angela Minto 027-472-0660
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| Aug 2020 |
Sat 29th - Sun 30th (Trips) Lake Surprise Medium
Warren Wheeler 06 356 1998
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Thu 27th (Social) PNTMC Photo Competition
Society of Friends Hall, 227 College Street, 7.30 pm.
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Sun 23rd (Trips) Ross Peak Medium
A local wander into the southern Ruahine Raange
Bruce van Brunt 328-4761
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Sat 15th - Mon 16th (Trips) Iron Gate Hut Easy/Medium/Fit
Can be either a day trip or overnight trip to stay in the new hut.
Janet Wilson 329-4722
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Sat 15th (Trips) Tunupo Medium
Sat or Sun. Best weather day.
Graeme Richards 353 6227
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Thu 13th (Social) Interclub Quiz
Quiz evening at Society of Friends Hall, 227 College Street, 7.30pm.
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Sat 8th - Sun 9th (Social) Mid Winter Pohangina Base All
Janet Wilson 329 4722
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Sat 1st (Trips) Beach Walk Medium
Sat or Sun - Best weather day.
Janet Wilson 329 4722
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| Jul 2020 |
Thu 30th (Social) Beyond Snowcraft
Dieter Stalman will talk about his mountaineering experiences. Society of Friends Hall, 227 College Street, 7.30 pm.
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Sun 26th (Trips) Levin Trig Medium
Woody Lee 021 0444 552
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Sat 18th - Sat 18th (Trips) Rangi-Deadmans Medium
Sat or Sun - Best Weather Day
Kathy Corner 356 8186
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Sun 12th (Trips) Branch Road Walkway Easy
An easy wander near town. Depart Milverton Park, 8.15 am.
Warren Wheeler 356-1998
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| Jun 2020 |
Sat 27th (Trips) Ross Peak Medium
Best weather day, so contact Bruce for details.
Bruce van Brunt 328-4761
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Thu 25th (Social) PNTMC AGM Members
All welcome. Society of Friends Hall, 227 College Street 7.30 pm.
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Sat 20th (Trips) Holdsworth/Gentle Annie Easy
Best weather day. Contact Warren for details.
Warren Wheeler 356-1998
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Sun 14th (Trips) Urban Excursion Easy
Penny Abercrombie 358-7007
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Sat 13th (Trips) Triangle Hut Medium
Richard Lockett 323-0948
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Thu 11th (Social) What's up DOC All
DOC will be giving an update on their activities in the region. Society of Friends Hall, 227 College Street, at 7.30 pm.
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Sun 7th (Trips) Levin Trig Walkway Medium
Woody Lee 021-044-4552
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| May 2020 |
Fri 29th - Mon 1st (Trips) Motutapu Island All
Janet Wilson 329-4722
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Thu 28th (Social) BYO Pics All
Bring your photos or videos of recent trips. Society of Friends Hall, 227 College Street, 7.30 pm.
Martin Lawrence 357-1695
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Sat 23rd - Sun 24th (Trips) Iron Gate Hut Medium
Richard Lockett 323-0948
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Sat 23rd (Trips) To be Advised Undecided
Either Saturday or Sunday.
Michelle Benton
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Sat 16th (Trips) Ellis Hut Bike
Bike along old logging roads.
Chris Tuffley 359-2530
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Sat 16th - Sun 17th (Trips) Ellis & Poutaki Hut Easy
Visit one of the oldest huts in the country.
Bruce van Brunt 328-4761
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Thu 14th (Social) USA Northwest Parks All
Chris Saunders describes his trip in the USA. Society of Friends Hall, 227 College Street, 7.30 pm.
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Sat 9th (Trips) Stanfield Hut Easy
Easy to get to with a mixture of travel.
Woody Lee 021-044-4552
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Sat 9th - Sun 10th (Trips) Howletts Hut Medium/Fit
Cosy spot with commanding views of Hawkes Bay.
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Sat 2nd (Trips) Arawaru Medium
Best weather day - Saturday or Sunday.
Stephen Legg
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Sat 2nd - Sun 3rd (Trips) Leon Kinvig Hut Medium
Janet Wilson 329-4722
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| Apr 2020 |
Thu 30th (Social) Something old, Something new All
Warren Wheeler's presentation at Society of Friends Hall, 227 College Street, 7.30 pm.
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Sat 25th - Mon 27th (Trips) Maropea Forks Medium/Fit
Graham Peters 329-4722
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Sat 18th - Sun 19th (Trips) Powell Hut Easy/Medium
A popular spot at the bush edge in the SE Tararuas.
Jo O'Halloran 027-618-5722
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Sat 18th (Trips) Farm Walk Medium
Best weather day - Saturday or Sunday and in the Taihape area.
Malcolm Leary 06-327-7825
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Mon 13th (Trips) Barlow Hut Easy/Medium
Graeme Richards 353-6227
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Fri 10th - Mon 13th (Trips) Easter Eggmont Medium
Explore Taranaki National Park over Easter
Warren Wheeler 356-1998
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Thu 9th (Social) Golden Days of Matukutuki & Hermitage All
Catherine Jackson will be giving a presentation. Society of Friends Hall, 227 College Street, 7.30 pm.
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Sun 5th (Trips) Rangi - Deadmans Loop Medium
Richard Lockett 323-0948
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Sat 4th - Sun 5th (Trips) Family Tramping Easy
Elly Arnst 022-682-3136
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| Mar 2020 |
Sun 29th (Trips) Whio Awareness: Oroua Walk Easy
Janet Wilson 329-4722
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Sat 28th - Sun 29th (Trips) Upper Makaroro Medium/Fit
A NE Ruahines trip.
Chris Tuffley 359-2530
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Thu 26th (Social) AGM All
Society of Friends Hall, 227 College Street, 7.30 pm.
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Sat 21st - Sun 22nd (Trips) Tutuwai Hut Medium
Ernie Cook 027-303-1363
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Sat 21st (Trips) Maharahara Crossing Medium/Fit
Southern Ruahines. Either Saturday or Sunday according to weather.
Grant Christian 354-5843
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Sun 15th (Trips) Pohangina Gorge Easy/Medium
Warren Wheeler 356-1998
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Sat 14th - Sun 15th (Trips) Bannister Circuit FE
Northern Tararuas classic.
Grant Christian 021-117-6921
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Thu 12th (Social) Bike touring across Europe All
Kathy Corner with describe her adventures cycling in Europe. Society of Friends Hall, 227 College Street, 7.30 pm.
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Sun 8th (Trips) Kapiti Coast Explorer Easy/Medium
Janet Wilson 329-4722
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Sat 7th (Trips) Mana Island Easy
Janet Wilson 329-4722
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Sun 1st (Trips) Oroua Farm Walk Easy/Medium
Dave Grant 328-7788
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| Feb 2020 |
Sat 29th - Sun 1st (Trips) Kahui Capers Medium
Warren Wheeler 356-1998
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Thu 27th (Social) Cape to Cape, Western Australia All
Society of Friends Hall, 227 College Street, 7.30 pm.
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Sun 23rd (Trips) Deerford Loop Easy
Graeme Richards 353-6227
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Sat 22nd - Sun 23rd (Trips) Ngamoko Hut Medium/Fit
Janet Wilson 329-4722
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Sun 16th (Trips) Tunupo Medium
One of the high peaks of the southern Ruahines.
Roy Rolston 027-476-7188
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Sat 15th - Sun 16th (Trips) Totara Flats Easy/Medium
Kathy Corner 356-8186
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Thu 13th (Social) Navigation for beginners All
at 7.30 pm, 227 College Street, Society of Friends Hall (down driveway).
Warren Wheeler
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Sun 9th (Trips) Sunrise Hut and Armstrong Saddle Easy
Eastern Ruahines. Great views.
Jo O'Halloran 027-618-5722
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Sat 8th - Sun 9th (Trips) Cattle Ridge Medium
Eastern Tararuas
Martin Lawrence 357-1695
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Sun 2nd (Trips) Ohau Gorge Easy/Medium
Pack floating and swimming, perhaps?
Warren Wheeler 356-1998
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Sat 1st - Sun 2nd (Trips) Maungamahue
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Sat 1st - Sun 2nd (Trips) Maungamahue Camping Medium
Elly Arnst 022-682-3136
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| Jan 2020 |
Thu 30th (Social) Beginning of year BBQ All
See newsletter for details.
Warren Wheeler 356-1998
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Sun 26th (Trips) Lower Oroua Adventure Medium
Graham Peters 3294722
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Sat 25th (Trips) Tunupo Fly Camp Explorer Medium
Graham Peters 329-4722
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Sat 18th - Mon 20th (Trips) Mitre Flats - Cow Creek Medium
Eastern Tararuas with a mixture of travel.
Warren Wheeler 356-1998
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Sat 18th (Trips) Beehive Creek Family
Feel like a walk and a bit of a splash in the Pohangina Valley? Either Saturday or Sunday.
Doug Strachan 353-6526
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Sat 11th (Trips) Waipawa Loop Medium
Either Saturday or Sunday. Eastern Ruahines. Swims are possible
Warren Wheeler 356-1998
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| Dec 2019 |
Sun 15th (Trips) TBA Medium
Details to be advised. See the December newsletter, or ring Richard.
Richard Lockett 06-323-0948
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Sat 14th - Sun 15th (Trips) Kaweka Explorer Medium/fit
Bruce van Brunt 328-4761
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Thu 12th (Social) End of Year BBQ All
See December newsletter for details.
Warren Wheeler 356-1998
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Sun 8th (Trips) Beginners Tramp 3 Easy/Medium
Anne Lawrence 357-1695
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Sat 7th - Sun 8th (Trips) Mid Pohangina Hut Medium
Janet Wilson 329-4722
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Sun 1st (Trips) Mick & Ventura Wreck Medium
Warren Wheeler 356-1998
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| Nov 2019 |
Sat 30th - Sun 1st (Trips) Hidden Lake Easy/Medium
Jo O'Halloran 027-417-1140
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Thu 28th (Social) 3-Pass Trip and Lewis Pass All
Society of Friends Hall, College Street, 7.30 pm. Presentation by Chris Tuffley.
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Sun 24th (Trips) North Mangahao Biv Fit
Chris Tuffley 359-2530
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Sat 23rd - Sun 24th (Trips) Makaretu Hut Medium
Richard Lockett 06-323-0948
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Sat 16th - Sun 17th (Trips) Top Gorge Medium
Graeme Peters 329-4722
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Sat 16th (Trips) Mid Waiohine Hut Fit
Best weather day of Saturday or Sunday.
Ange Minto 027-472-0660
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Thu 14th (Social) BYO Pics All
Society of Friends Hall, College Street, 7.30 pm.
Martin Lawrence
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Sun 10th (Trips) Te Mara & Blue Range Hut Medium
Warren Wheeler 356-1998
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Sat 9th - Sun 10th (Trips) Cow Creek Medium
Janet Wilson 329-4722
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Sun 3rd (Trips) Beginners Tramp 2 Easy
Anne Lawrence 357-1695
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Sat 2nd - Sun 3rd (Trips) Maropea Forks Medium/fit
Chris Tuffley 3592530
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| Oct 2019 |
Thu 31st (Social) Project Birds NZ All
Society of Friends Hall, College Street, 7.30 pm. Presentation by Kirsten Olsen
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Sat 26th - Mon 28th (Trips) Labour Weekend
Details will be in October newsletter.
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Sat 26th (Trips) Ellis Hut Medium
Graeme Richards 06-353-6227
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Sat 19th - Sun 20th (Trips) Cattle Creek Easy/Medium
Janet Wilson 329-4722
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Sat 19th (Trips) A-Frame-Stanfield Loop Medium/fit
Elly Arnst 022-682-3136
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Sun 13th (Trips) Longview-Makaretu Fit
Chris Tuffley 359-2530
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Sat 12th - Sun 13th (Trips) Forks Hut Easy/Medium
Graeme Peters 329-4722
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Thu 10th (Social) Mustang Valley All
Society of Friends Hall, College Street, 7.30 pm. Presentation by Jo and Lawrence.
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Sun 6th (Trips) Beginners Tramp 1 Easy
Anne Lawrence 357-1695
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Sat 5th - Sun 6th (Trips) Ngauruhoe Medium/fit
Warren Wheeler 356-1998
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| Sep 2019 |
Sun 29th (Trips) Kaiparoro Easy/Medium
Michelle Benton 027-355-2532
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Sat 28th - Sun 29th (Social) Pine Pulling Posse Gordon Kear Easy
Fiona Burleigh 358-5517
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Thu 26th (Social) Beyond Snowcraft All
Society of Friends Hall, College Street, 7.30 pm. Presentation by Dieter Stalmann.
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Sat 21st - Sun 22nd (Trips) YTYY Medium
Richard Lockett 06-323-0948
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Sat 21st (Trips) Taranaki Technical & FE
Either Saturday or Sunday depending on the better weather prospect.
Grant Christian 021-117-6921
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Sun 15th (Trips) Rangi-Deadmans Loop Medium
Craig Allerby 06-323-7913
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Sat 14th - Sun 15th (Trips) Mitre Medium/fit
Warren Wheeler 356-1998
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Thu 12th (Social) Whio Update All
Society of Friends Hall, College Street, 7.30 pm. Presentation by Janet Wilson.
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Sun 8th (Trips) Waiopehu Loop Fit
Janet Wilson 329-4722
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Sat 7th (Trips) Tahurangi Technical
This climbing event will be held on either the Saturday or Sunday according to the weather scenario.
Grant Christian 021-117-6921
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| Aug 2019 |
Sat 31st - Sun 1st (Trips) Gold Creek Hut Easy
Graeme Peters 329-4722
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Thu 29th (Social) Photo Competition All
Society of Friends Hall, College Street, 7.30 pm. Presentation by Martin Lawrence.
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Sat 24th - Sun 25th (Trips) Tony Gates Memorial Howletts Trip Medium/fit
Warren Wheeler 356 1998
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Sat 24th (Trips) Herepai Hut Medium/fit
Woody Lee 021 044 4552
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Sun 18th (Trips) Rangiwahia family
Doug Strachan 353 6526
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Sat 17th (Trips) Pinnacle Traverse Fit
Best Weather day - Sat or Sun
Grant Christian 021 117 6921
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Sun 11th (Trips) Waitarere Beach Walk Easy
Janet Wilson 329 4722
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Sat 10th - Wed 11th (Trips) Ruapehu Peaks Fit
Grant Christian 021 117 6921
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Thu 8th (Social) Cycling Moselle, France All
Society of Friends Hall, College Street, 7.30 pm. Presentation by Arthur Todd.
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Sun 4th (Trips) Atene Skyline Walk Medium
best weather day 3 or 4
Anne Lawrence 357 1695
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Sat 3rd - Wed 4th (Trips) Blythe Hut family
Elly Arnst 022 682 3136
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| Jul 2019 |
Sat 27th - Sun 28th (Training) Snowcraft 3
Dieter Stalmann
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Sat 27th (Trips) Blue Range Hut Medium
Woody Lee 021 044 4552
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Thu 25th (Social) Via Ferrata - The Iron Road All
Society of Friends Hall, College Street, 7.30 pm. Presentation by Pete Chamberlain.
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Sat 20th - Sun 21st (Social) Mid-Winter Celebration
Janet Wilson 329 4722
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Sun 14th (Trips) Pohangina Walkways Easy
Warren Wheeler 356 1998
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Sat 13th - Sun 14th (Training) Snowcraft 2
Dieter Stalmann
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Thu 11th (Social) Our Back Door All
Society of Friends Hall, College Street, 7.30 pm. Presentation by Catherine Jackson
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Sat 6th - Sun 7th (Trips) Powell-Jumbo Medim
Warren Wheeler 356 1998
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Sat 6th (Trips) Otangane Loop Medium
Anne Lawrence 357 1695
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| Jun 2019 |
Sun 30th (Trips) Burn Hut Easy/Medium
Craig Allerby 06 323 7913
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Sat 29th - Sun 30th (Trips) Upper Makaroro Medim/Fit
Janet Wilson 329 4722
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Sun 23rd (Trips) Dam Buster MTB
Richard Lockett 323 0948
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Sat 22nd - Sun 23rd (Trips) Kahui Egmont NP Medium
Warren Wheeler 356 1998
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Sun 16th (Trips) Beach Walk Easy
Tina Bishop 027 480 3342
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Sat 15th - Sun 16th (Trips) Iron Gate Hut Easy/Medium
Janet Wilson 329 4722
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Sun 9th (Trips) Maharahara Crossing Medium
Warren Wheeler 356 1998
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Sat 8th (Trips) Murderers Hut Medium
Bruce van Brunt 328 4761
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Sat 1st - Mon 3rd (Trips) Queens Birthday Coastal All
Janet Wilson 329 4722
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| May 2019 |
Sun 26th (Trips) Arapuke Mountain Bike MTB
Tina Bishop 027 480 3342
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Sat 25th - Sun 26th (Trips) Triangle Hut Medium
Richard Lockett 323 0948
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Sun 19th (Trips) City Ramble Easy/Medium
Penny Abercrombie 358 7007
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Sat 18th - Sun 19th (Trips) YTYY Basin Medium
Warren Wheeler 356 1998
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Sun 12th (Trips) Mick and Ventura Wreck Medium/fit
Warren Wheeler 356 1998
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Sat 11th - Sun 12th (Trips) Pouakai Circuit Medium/fit
Grant Christian 021 117 6921
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Sun 5th (Trips) Arapuke Loop Easy
Woody Lee 021 0444 552
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Sat 4th - Sun 5th (Trips) Upper Makororo Medium/Fit
Janet Wilson 329 4722
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| Apr 2019 |
Sun 28th (Trips) Roaring Stag Medium
Anne Lawrence 027 450 4212
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Sat 13th - Sun 14th (Trips) Pureora Explorer Medium
Richard Lockett 323 0948
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Sat 13th - Sun 14th (Trips) Farm Walk Medium
Best Weather Day
Malcolm Leary 06 327 7825
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Sun 7th (Trips) Pohangina Gorge Easy/Medium
Warren Wheeler 356 1998
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Sat 6th - Sun 7th (Trips) Maropea Forks Medium/Fit
Graham Peters 329 4722
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| Mar 2019 |
Sun 31st (Trips) Scanlyn Creek - Whanahuia Range Medium
Dave Grant 328 7788
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Sat 30th - Sun 31st (Trips) Leon Kinvig Hut Medium
Graeme Richards 353 6227
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Sun 24th (Trips) Kapakapanui Medium
Anne Lawrence 027 450 4212
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Sat 23rd - Sun 24th (Trips) Dundas-Bannister Fit
Elly Arnst 022 682 3136
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Sun 17th (Trips) Tunupo Medium
Graham Peters 329 4722
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Sat 16th - Sun 17th (Trips) Waipakihi Hut, Kaimanawas Medium/Fit
Grant Christian 021 117 6921
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Sun 10th (Trips) Toka Medium
Janet Wilson 329 4722
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Sat 9th - Sun 10th (Trips) Crow Hut Medium
Warren Wheeler 356 1998
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Sun 3rd (Trips) Manawatu Walking Festival Easy/Medium
Dave Grant 328 7788
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Sat 2nd - Sun 3rd (Trips) SAREX Medium
Janet Wilson 329 4722
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| Feb 2019 |
Sun 24th (Trips) Mangahao Gorge Medium
Warren Wheeler 356 1998
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Sun 24th (Trips) Mangahao Gorge Medium
Warren Wheeler 356 1998
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Sat 23rd - Sun 24th (Trips) Pohangina River Huts Medium/Fit
Janet or Graham 329 4722
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Sun 17th (Trips) Herepai Hut Medium/Fit
Woody Lee 021 0444 552
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Sat 16th - Sun 17th (Trips) Waiaua Gorge Hut Family
Elly Arnst 022 682 3136
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Thu 14th (Training) Practical Navigation
Warren Wheeler 356 1998
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Sun 10th (Trips) Mania Track Medium
North of Rangiwahia, Mania track heads up into the Ruahines. The lower levels pass through dense mixed beech-podocarp forest. Higher up there are awesome views down huge slip faces into the Pari Stream leading down the Pourangaki and upper Kawhatau River terraces. The plan is to climb onto the open tops of the Whanahuia Range. From there we could carry on to Rangiwahia Hut if we can arrange a car to pick us up at the Rangi carpark otherwise we will return the way we came. Leaving Milverton park at 7.30 am.
Anne Lawrence 027 450 4212
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Sat 9th - Sun 10th (Trips) Mid-Waiohine Medium/Fit
Location yet to be confirmed (depends on ankle recovery), but I'm thinking Mid-Waiohine (Eastern Tararua) or a similar jaunt in the Eastern Ruahine.
Elly Arnst 022 682 3136
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Sun 3rd (Trips) Iron Gates Gorge Medium/Fit
A summer favourite that could be done as a shorter Easy trip depending on participants. We follow the Iron Gates Hut track past Heritage Lodge and stop at the “Tunupo” camp site for an early lunch stop and optional swim in the Oroua River. We then head downstream for some 2-3 hours of easy river travel that is sure to get your feet wet. At the Iron Gates Gorge itself we will either swim and/or pack float through or return via the Stoat Trappers Track. Depart 7.30am.
Warren Wheeler 356 1998
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Sun 3rd (Trips) Iron Gates Gorge Medium/Fit
A summer favourite that could be done as a shorter Easy trip depending on participants. We follow the Iron Gates Hut track past Heritage Lodge and stop at the “Tunupo” camp site for an early lunch stop and optional swim in the Oroua River. We then head downstream for some 2-3 hours of easy river travel that is sure to get your feet wet. At the Iron Gates Gorge itself we will either swim and/or pack float through or return via the Stoat Trappers Track. Depart 7.30am.
Warren Wheeler 356 1998
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Sat 2nd - Sun 3rd (Trips) Pourangaki Hut Medium/Fit
There are several approaches to this hut in the western Ruahines. Depending on weather and river conditions we will probably do a loop including a climb up to above the bush line to Pourangaki peak before dropping down to the hut and the next day following the river back out.
Craig Allerby 06 323 7913
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| Jan 2019 |
Thu 31st (Social) Beginning of Year BBQ
Start the year with us at the picnic BBQs beside the paddling pool in the Victoria Esplanade. BYO food and drink. From 6.00pm until dark.
Warren Wheeler 356 1998
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Sun 27th (Trips) Waipawa Loop Medium
A Ruahine trip with lots of variety up past Sunrise Hut and down the north branch of the Waipawa. Hopefully the mistletoe and alpine plants will still be flowering. Enjoy the run down a scree slope and the relatively easy stream travel, but expect wet feet once we meet the main Waipawa River. Depart 7.30am
Warren Wheeler 356 1998
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Sat 26th - Sun 27th (Trips) Totara Flats Easy
A nice introduction to tramping in the Tararua Forest Park, with a mix of uphill and downhill, metalled and muddy sections, narrow and wide valleys, forest and river flats. Plenty of time to find the best swimming holes near the large hut
Kathy Corner 027 618 5722
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Sat 19th - Mon 21st (Trips) Te Potae Stoat Trapping Medium/Fit
Janet Wilson 3294722
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Sat 19th - Mon 21st (Trips) Tararua Southern Crossing Medium/Fit
A classic route, with fantastic views south over Wellington to the Kaik?ura ranges if we're luckywith the weather. I've arranged a key swap with a friend walking west-east, so we'll walk east-west from Waiohine Gorge to Otaki Forks over three days, staying at Alpha and Kime. Not the usual eastern end, but a shorter drive…and a shorter first day. Leaving 7am Saturday.
Chris Tuffley 359 2530
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Sun 13th (Trips) Beehive Creek Family
This Pohangina walkway, opened in 1983, is just 30km from P.N. Our 11 year old son has walked this track every year of his life, as has our 13 year old daughter (the first time in the womb). The creek is generally ankle-deep and sandy-bottomed, making this ideal for all, including families and first-time trampers. Kids like to jump in the deeper bits, so leaving a change of clothes in the car for them is advisable. No dogs allowed. It can still be a workout for anyone who wants to walk the road section (3km, 40mins) of the loop. The walk will be followed by lunch at a picnic spot across the road from the cars. Good social tramp, and you’ll still have the afternoon free to mow the lawns. 9am start from Milverton Park.
Doug Strachan 353 6526
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Sat 12th - Fri 13th (Trips) Tararua Botanising Medium
If you have an interest in alpine plants, this is a trip for you. January is a great month to partake in this slow form of tramping, where one assumes a rather head down, bum up posture while observing and perhaps photographing the profusion of interesting and possibly rare native plants flowering in the alpine zone. I am assured I will be accompanied by our clubs most enthusiastic and knowledgeable amateur botanists. Location is likely to be Cattle Ridge where, given good conditions, we will try to camp up high, but if the weather dictates, we may move elsewhere, perhaps the Ruahines near Rangi Hut or Shorts Track. Please reply nice and early so I know you want to come. Departing time TBA.
Janet Wilson 329 4722
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| Dec 2018 |
Sun 16th (Trips) Shorts - Knights Loop Medium
Warren Wheeler 3561998
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Sat 15th - Sun 16th (Trips) To be Advised Medium
Check the newsletter for details.
Angela Minto 0274720660
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Thu 13th (Social) End of year BBQ All
See newsletter for details.
Warren Wheeler 356-1998
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Sun 9th (Trips) Nae Nae - Arawaru Medium
Dave Grant 3287788
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Sat 8th - Sun 9th (Trips) Bike Packing Adventure MTB
Tune up your mountain bike and mount your saddle bags.
Richard Lockett 3230948
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Sun 2nd (Trips) Beginners Rangi - Deadmans Loop Easy/Medium
Anne Lawrence 3571695
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Sat 1st - Sun 2nd (Trips) Lake Dive, Taranaki NP Medium
Kathy Corner 3588186
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| Nov 2018 |
Thu 29th (Social) South Island Mega-tramp All
Quakers Hall, College Street, 7.30 pm.
Warren Wheeler
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Sat 24th - Sun 25th (Trips) Waiaua Gorge Easy/Family
Elly Arnst 0226823136
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Sat 24th - Sun 25th (Trips) Kaweka Explorer Medium/Fit
Bruce van Brunt 3284761
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Sat 24th (Trips) To be Advised Fit
Better weather of 24th or 25th.
Chris Tuffley 3592530
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Sat 17th - Sun 18th (Trips) Mangatururu to Whakapapaiti Medium
Kathy Corner 3568186
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Sat 17th (Trips) Mitre, Girdlestone, 3 Kings, Baldie Fitness Essential
Better weather of 17th or 18th.
Grant Christian 3545843
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Sun 11th (Trips) Waiopehu Circuit Fit
Janet Wilson 3294722
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Sat 10th - Sun 11th (Trips) Sayers Hut Medium
Richard Lockett 3230948
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Thu 8th (Social) BYO Pics All
Quakers Hall, College Street, 7.30 pm.
Martin Lawrence
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Sun 4th (Trips) Beginners to Fields Hut Easy
Anne Lawrence 3571695
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Sat 3rd - Sun 4th (Trips) Dundas-Bannister Fitness Essential
Elly Arnst 0226823136
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| Oct 2018 |
Sat 27th (Trips) Waiohine Campsite to Cone Hut Fitness Essential
Either 27th or 28th depending on the better weather.
Grant Christian 3545843
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Thu 25th (Social) Exploring Iceland All
Quakers Hall, College Street, 7.30 pm.
Stephen Legg
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Sat 20th - Mon 22nd (Trips) Taranaki Explorer All
Warren Wheeler 3561998
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Sun 14th (Trips) Herepai and Beyond Fit
Graham Peters 3294722
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Sat 13th - Sun 14th (Trips) Neill Forks Medium/Fit
Craig Allerby 3237913
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Thu 11th (Social) South Island Hut Bagging All
Quakers Hall, College Street, 7.30 pm.
Chris Tuffley
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Sun 7th (Trips) Beginners to Sunrise Hut Easy
Anne Lawrence 3571695
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Sat 6th - Sun 7th (Trips) TNP Explorer Medium
Warren Wheeler 3561998
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Sat 6th (Trips) Mt Ruapehu Fit/Technical
best weather for either 6th or 7th. Climbing around Tahurangi Peak
Grant Christian 3545843
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| Sep 2018 |
Sun 30th (Trips) Te Mara Peak Medium
Warren Wheeler 356-1998
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Sat 29th - Sun 30th (Trips) Leon Kinvig or Triangle Hut Medium/Fit
Janet Wilson 3294722
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Thu 27th (Social) Interclub Photo Competition All
Quakers Hall, College Street, 7.30 pm.
Martin Lawrence
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Sun 23rd (Trips) Tunupo Medium
Graham Peters 329-4722
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Sat 22nd - Sun 23rd (Trips) Iron Gate Hut Medium/Fit
Michael Allerby 323-8563
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Sat 15th - Sun 16th (Trips) Ballard Hut, Kawekas Medium/Fit
Chris Tuffley 359-2530
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Sat 15th (Trips) Ruapehu - Te Heu Heu / Tukino Peaks Fit/Technical
This will be on the better weather of 15th, or 16th.
Grant Christian 354-5843
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Thu 13th (Social) Mountain Film Festival hosted by MUAC All
7pm. Social Sciences Lecture Block, Massey University. See September newsletter for more details. Door charge $20.
Warren Wheeler 3561998
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Sun 9th (Trips) Te Atuaoparapara - Waipawa Loop Fit
Warren Wheeler 3561998
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Sat 8th - Sun 9th (Trips) Coast Ride MTB
Richard Lockett 323-0948
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Sun 2nd (Trips) Atiwhakatu for beginners Easy
Kathy Corner 356-8186
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Sat 1st (Trips) To be Advised MTB
See the newsletter, or ring Tina. Tune up your mountain bike.
Tina Bishop 06-363-5660
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| Aug 2018 |
Thu 30th (Social) Club Photo Competition All
Quakers Hall, College Street, 7.30 pm. See newsletter for details.
Martin Lawrence
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Sat 25th - Sun 26th (Trips) Kime Hut & Mt Hector Medium/Fit
Warren Wheeler 356-1998
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Sat 25th (Trips) The Pinnacles, Mt Ruapehu Fit/Technical
Note that this trip will be on the best weather day - 25th, or 26th.
Grant Christian 354-5843
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Sun 19th (Trips) Paekakariki Escarpment Walkway Medium
Woody Lee 357-2390
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Sat 18th - Sun 19th (Trips) Powell Hut Medium
Kathy Corner 356-8186
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Sun 12th (Trips) Summerhill and Beyond Easy/Medium
Anne Lawrence 357-1695
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Sat 11th - Sun 12th (Training) Snowcraft 3 Medium/Technical
Dieter Stalmann 027-450-9460
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Thu 9th (Social) What's up DOC? All
Quakers Hall, College Street, 7.30 pm.
Nicole Sutton
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Sun 5th (Trips) Waitarere Beach & Forest walk Medium
Janet Wilson 329-4722
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Sat 4th - Sun 5th (Trips) Howletts Hut Medium/Fit
Warren Wheeler 356-1998
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| Jul 2018 |
Sun 29th (Trips) Mangatote Tramway Easy/Medium
Richard Lockett 323 0948
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Sat 28th - Sun 29th (Training) Snowcraft 2 Instruction
Dieter Stalmann 027 450 9460
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Thu 26th (Social) Know your alpine plants All
Quakers Hall, College Street, 7.30 pm.
Catherine Jackson
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Sun 22nd (Trips) Wharite Medium
Either Saturday or Sunday depending on the weather
Warren Wheeler 356 1998
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Sat 21st - Sun 22nd (Trips) Mitre Flats Medium
Woody Lee 357 2390
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Sun 15th (Trips) Rangiwahia Family
Doug Strachan 353 6526
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Sat 14th - Sun 15th (Training) Snowcraft 1 Instruction
Dieter Stalmann 027 450 9460
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Thu 12th (Social) Lure of the Southern Alps All
Quakers Hall, College Street, 7.30 pm.
Malcolm Leary
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Sun 8th (Trips) Branch Road Walkway Easy/Medium
Janet Wilson 329 4722
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Sat 7th - Sat 8th (Trips) Top Maropea Medium
Warren Wheeler 356 1998
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Sun 1st (Trips) Otangane Loop Medium
Anne Lawrence 357 1695
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| Jun 2018 |
Sat 30th - Sun 1st (Trips) Penn Creek Medium
Warren Wheeler 356 1998
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Thu 28th (Social) Trekking Nepal
Jo&LawrenceO'Halloran
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Sat 23rd - Sun 24th (Trips) Mid Winter Mangatainoka Hot Springs All
Janet Wilson 329-4722
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Sat 16th - Sun 17th (Trips) Oroua Valley Applied Tramping Easy/Medium
Janet Wilson 329-4722
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Sat 16th (Trips) Fern Walk Easy
Best weather day. Could be held on 17th.
Nicola Wallace 021-209-0720
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Thu 14th (Social) Overland Track Tasmania
Kathy Corner
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Sun 10th (Trips) Mangatote Tramway Medium
Richard Lockett 323-0948
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Sat 9th - Sun 10th (Trips) Neill Forks Hut Medium/Fit
Craig Allerby 323-7913
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Sat 2nd - Mon 4th (Trips) Queen's Birthday Coastal Classic Easy/Medium
Janet Wilson 329-4722
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Sat 2nd (Trips) Beach Walk Easy
Tina Bishop 06-363-5660
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| May 2018 |
Thu 31st (Social) BYO Pics
Martin Lawrence
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Sun 27th (Trips) Nae Nae / Arawaru Medium
Dave Grant 328-7788
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Sun 20th (Trips) Arapuke Loop Easy
Woody Lee 357-2390
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Sat 19th - Sun 20th (Trips) Ruahine corner - extended Medium/Fit
This trip is expected to be extended to 4 days.
Grant Christian 354-5843
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Sun 13th (Trips) Branch Road Walkway Easy
Sally Hewson 357-0990
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Sat 12th - Sun 13th (Trips) Howletts Hut Medium/Fit
Warren Wheeler 356 1998
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Thu 10th (Social) Wild about Cats
Kat Strang
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Sat 5th - Sun 6th (Trips) Upper Makororo Hut Medium/Fit
Janet Wilson 329-4722
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Sat 5th (Trips) Sunrise Hut Easy/Medium
Best weather day. Could be on 6th.
Kathy Corner 027-618-5722
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