| Sun 14th June Hemi Matenga Kohekohe Walk Easy-Medium Nicola Wallace 021 209 0720 Up behind Waikanae, this coastal forest walk starts off steep, but on reaching the ridge it is easy going to a lookout, then nicely zig zagged down to the Kohekohe Loop where we can expect to see lots of tuis in the flowering kohekohe trees. We walk back along the streets to where we left the cars. Departy 8.00am form Milverton Park. |
| Sun 21st June Pukerua Bay to Plimmerton Easy-Medium Anne Lawrence 027 450 4212 The first part of this is a lovely coastal walk - it's quite wild and untouched, a place few people go. We start at the Pukerua Bay Beach Road and head round the Wairaka Headland to Plimmerton. Our return route takes us into the Karehana Bay Scenic Reserve and up a long flight of steps to the Taua Tapu Track. This reaches a trig at 114 metres and then descends to Airlie Road which we'll follow past the Whenua Tapu Crematorium until we reach the Ara Harakeke walkway. This walkway runs parallel to SH1. We follow it to the Pukerua Bay shops which is a good place for ice-creams. Suitably re-energised, we'll follow Rawhiti Road to the Goat Track which takes us back down to the beach where our vehicles await us. |
| Sat 27th June - Sun 28th June Kapakapanui Hut Easy Grame Curwen 027 391 2759 This loop track in the Tararua Ranges behind Waikanae takes us up to enjoy the goblin forest and our overnight stay at the large hut. |
| Fri 10th July - Sun 12th July 60th Jubilee all Anne Lawrence PNTMC is celebrating its 60th Jubilee over Matariki weekend this year (9-11 July 2026). Go to https://www.pntmc.org.nz/jubilee60.html for details. Enquiries to pntmci@gmail.com |
| Sat 25th July - Sun 26th July Introduction to Snow Skills All Grant Christian 021 117 6921 Want to know how to stay safe on snow and ice? Join this trip to Ruapehu to learn how to travel safely in alpine terrain. Learn how to walk on snow, cut steps, use crampons and ice axe, and self-arrest. We also introduce an understanding of avalanche safety. This trip to Mt Ruapehu will only proceed if snow, avalanche and weather conditions are suitable. There is a chance of postponement to a later weekend. This trip is for members or intending members of PNTMC. Numbers are limited. You will have to pay for transport, accommodation and gear hire. Contact Grant ph 021 117 6921 or gpc374@gmail.com for further information. |
| Sat 5th September - Sun 6th September Snow skills 2 - Ropes & Anchors all Grant Christian 021 117 6921 An introduction to the skills for climbing on steeper slopes with ropes. Includes belaying, snow anchors, abseiling and roping up for glaciers. This trip to Mt Ruapehu will only proceed if snow, avalanche and weather conditions are suitable. There is a chance of postponement to a later weekend. This trip is for members or intending members of PNTMC. Numbers are limited. You will have to pay for transport, accommodation and gear hire. Contact Grant ph 021 117 6921 or gpc374@gmail.com for further information. |