| Sun 5th May Beginner Tramp #4 Easy-Medium Robyn Wheeler 06 356 1998 The last in our Beginner series, this time to the Wharite transmission tower at the south end of the Ruahine Ranges. We will follow the Coppermine Creek track then head up the Wharite track through bush to the leatherwood belt, which can be a bit muddy. On a clear day there are 360 degree panoramic views over our local region and beyond. |
| Sat 11th May - Sun 12th May Sayers Hut Medium Richard Lockett 06 323 0948 An opportunity to visit this recently refurbished historic hut nestled beside the Waiohine River on the opposite bank to the Totara Flats. Travelling in from the Holdworth Rd end with a tracked route or an off-track route available depending on the weather and choice of the group. Depart Milverton Park 7.30am. |
| Sat 18th May - Sun 19th May Mid Pohangina Hut Medium Anne Lawrence 027 450 4212 Come along and have a look at the new improved Mid-Pohangina Hut. We'll go via Stanfield Hut and Cattle Creek Hut then sidle along the creek where you can expect to get wet feet. We finish with a bit of a climb before dropping down to the hut. With its new fireplace it should be a cosy place to spend the night. Back out the same way on Sunday. Leave Milverton Park 7.30 Saturday. |
| Sun 26th May Tunupo Medium-Fit Verity Elder 021 260 1885 Taking the track just before Alice Nash Memorial hut (Heritage Hut) we climb to Tunup? Peak on the Ng?moko Range. Possible chance of some early snow. Return via the same track. Depart Milverton Park 7:30am. Please contact Verity no later than Friday 5pm. |
| Sat 1st June - Mon 3rd June Kings Birthday Coastal Classic Easy Janet Wilson 06 329 4722 This year we are staying in cabins at Lake Ferry in the southern Wairarapa. Plenty to do including the Putangarua Pinnacles, Ngawi, Cape Palliser Lighthouse, seals, fishing etc. A relaxing social long weekend to round out the summer. Starting Friday night. Contact Janet early. |
| Mon 3rd June Linton Walkway Easy Gina Fermor 06 359 0096 Enjoy a relaxing Monday stroll along the popular walkway to Linton and back. It takes about 1½ hours to get to Linton and its delightful dairy. The walk back will conclude with a stop at the coffee cart. Attractions along the way include the Turitea eel sanctuary, Turitea Pa lookout, Kahuterawa Stream swing bridge, Linton Military Camp. Depart Milverton Park at 9.00am. |
| Sat 8th June Outdoor First Aid Robyn Wheeler 06 356 1998 On Saturday 8 June 2024 there will be a one day course for 10 members, ideally trip leaders and Snowcraft Instructors. It will be held at Pohangina Hall and run by Peak Safety. Participants will receive a certificate but it is not a full NZQA course. The club has obtained funding from Eastern and Central Trust as well as a FMC Training Grant but participants will also need to pay a small fee (approx. $30 each).If there is enough interest from members then we could consider holding another course next year. Contact Robyn Wheeler 06 356-1998 |
| Sun 9th June Richard’s Mullintogo Easy-Medium Richard Lockett 06 323 0948 Richard is still mulling over where to go – a favourite or something new - but he has fine weather booked so that’s a good start. For more details give Richard a call. |