Trips Information

NOTE: TRIP COST ESTIMATES ARE BASED ON 11c PER KILOMETRE

July 25 Curtis Falls / Patea Loop Shane Wilson

Sat Visit Curtis Falls in Egmont National Park then return via Patea Loop Track. Time for a hot drink at Stratford Mountain House.

Mod Approx cost $40

Aug 1 Westmere / Matipo Walks Dave Scoullar

Sat Local walkways for an easy leg stretch. Meet 9am at Save Mart carpark—back by lunchtime.

Easy Free

Aug 1–2 Iron Gate Hut

Sat–Sun John Mellsop / Brigitte Hund

A challenging trip via a steep detour around a slip, with potential exit via the Ruahine Range to Tunupo.

Fit Approx cost $45

Aug 8 or 9 Tongariro Winter Crossing Esther Williams

Sat or Sun Experience the maunga in winter. Club gear available; snowcraft refreshed. Evening meal en route home.

Fit Travel cost to be calculated

Aug 15 or 16 Mangaweka / Rangiwahia Viv Dawson / Denise Gordon

Sat or Sun Explore Rangiwahia Bush Reserve and visit historic

Mangaweka village.

Easy/mod Approx cost $33

Aug 16 Old-timers’ Afternoon Dorothy Symes

Sun An afternoon of stories and nostalgia at Dorothy’s home,

77 Liverpool St, from 2pm.

Fun Free

Aug 22 or 23 Dawson Falls Circuit Trish Hopkins

Sat or Sun A popular circuit via Stratford Plateau, Enchanted Walk, and Waingongoro Hut.

Mod Approx cost $40

Aug 28-30 Whakapapa Forest & Bird Lodge Esther Williams

Fri–Sun Stay at Whakapapa Village lodge with time to explore. Two breakfasts provided—register by 7 August.

Easy Cost to be calculated

Aug 29 or 30 Paekakariki Escarpment Cherry & Johnny Channon

Sat or Sun An 11km coastal escarpment walk on Te Araroa with stunning views of Kapiti Island and beyond.

Mod Approx cost $44