Due to the upward movement of fuel prices, the per km rate has been increased to .19c per km. The new tramp calendar has been edited to reflect this change. In a perfect world this would be your ‘go to’ for upcoming tramps. Going Places will be updated in the coming days so until then, please refer to the calendar for the correct travel cost.

Change of tramp for G2. Governors Bay through Sugarloaf Reserve to CRW return via Reuters Reserve. Depart Ashgrove Terrace at 8.30. Cost $5 This walk will be done at a sedate pace because part of it is a route rather than a formed track. Leader Pamela 0226780398

G4 @3 pace. Start on Lake Lyndon Rd and climb Rabbit Hill before crossing to the ridge to its east. This ridge will be followed to pt 1623 before taking the NW ridge down to Macfarlane Stream. This is a new tramp. For full details pls view the tramp calender. It was missed in Going Places. Expect 1100m+ HG, 7+hrs. Meet 7.30 Yaldhurst. Cost $30. Contact Maree if you wish to come on this tramp. 0210364648.

Tramp now changed to Sumnervale Circuit. Please note we now have two Graeme Browns in the club. This is the original Graeme 03 383 3732.

The Skyline Trail loop provides great views back towards Christchurch & the coast. The scramble uphill through bush is challenging terrain with tree roots and loose rocks and steep in parts. Once the tussock tops are reached the terrain is easier and the descent on a defined path, while steep, is much easier than the ascent. Leader: Fiona Vetcher (+64 21 158 7175) Co-Leader: Stephen Smith $16 5 hours 8.00 am Belfast

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 also remains closed due to large slips, 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): 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