VICTORIA PARK TO BELLBIRD Ph1287 (in reverse) From Victoria Park walk up to Sign of Kiwi, then on down to Reuters Park. Take Faulkners Track to Cass Ridge Track then up to Bellbird. Return via CRW. Departure Point Victoria Park top car park Departure Time 09:00 AM Tramp Time 5 hrs Altitude Gain 300 (m) Leader: Glen White 021 128 1762

Due to the less than ideal forecast, the G4 Mt Cheeseman tramp scheduled for Sunday 16 August has been postponed until Sunday 23 August. Please contact Matt (0210 797 796) if you would like to come on this tramp.

This tramp has a new leader. Kaye Young 021 025 68702.

The Mt Torlesse tramp will shift to the September calendar. AUGUST MOONLIT MEANDER As I am away for the September full moon this year I will lead W1147, Porters Pass to Castle Hill Peak on the night of either Friday 28 or Saturday 29 August, whichever has the most favourable weather forecast. The trip will leave Rannoch Drive at 1am. Ice axe, crampons, helmet and torch required. Please contact Neville, 021 550660 if you would like to take part.

Yes folks, it’s that time of the year. Lambing closes two key tracks 8 August to 15 October 2026 within Te Ara Pātaka track network - Mt Herbert Walkway (Diamond Harbour to Mt Herbert) and Monument North (Purau Port Levy Saddle to Little Mt Herbert). Monument South and Faulkner Track also remain closed due to large slips, but Faulkner Track is currently being repaired (yay!). Don't be tempted to use closed tracks, it jeopardises the ability for the public to access these tracks in the future. For more detail see below. Te Ara Pātaka Lambing Closures 2026 8 August - 15 October Te Ara Pātaka will remain open from Gebbies Pass to Hilltop and via Orton Bradley Valley Track. Packhorse Hut and Rod Donald Hut can be booked as normal. These tracks are Closed during lambing: Diamond Harbour to Mt Herbert (Mt Herbert Walkway) Monument Track (North) from Purau Port Levy Saddle Summit Link Track (short cut between summit of Little Mt Herbert and Monument North) All other Orton Bradley Tracks (note different dates: 19 August – 10 October) These tracks are Open during lambing: Gebbies Pass to Packhorse Kaituna Valley to Packhorse Tūpari Reserve Packhorse Hut Track Packhorse to Mt Herbert (South side of Mt Bradley) Mt Herbert to Port Levy Saddle Port Levy Saddle to Hilltop Te Ahu Pātiki Tracks These Orton Bradley Park tracks: Valley (main track), Arboretum, Dunmallet These tracks are Closed due to slips (not lambing): Packhorse to Te Ahu Pātiki and Orton Bradley Park via Faulkner Track (North-West side of Mt Bradley) Monument Track (South) to Kaituna Valley Behaviour during lambing: Farmers keep a close eye on their livestock. No dogs Do not touch lambs and calves Give animals plenty of space Stay on marked track Mountain bikers - If ewes and lambs nearby – slow/dismount