| 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 18th July - Sun 19th July Pinnacles Climbing Technical Grant Christian 021 117 6921 Day trip climbing - Best weather day. Some winter climbing on the Pinnacles at Whakapapa, Mt Ruapehu. |
| Sun 19th July White Cliffs Boulders Easy Kirstie Priddle 027 779 0738 Rescheduled from April. These are our very own version of the famous Moeraki Boulders, beside the Rangitikei River. There is a signpost on the main road near Ohingaiti that leads us there, via a windy gravel road to the carpark in the farmers terrace paddock. There is a $5 charge for access. An easy but steep walk down the terrace track takes less than 30 minutes to get to the boulders. |
| 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. |
| Sun 26th July Mikimiki Tramway-Te Mara Loop Medium Adam Matich 022 358 8062 From the Kiriwhakapapa Roadend, starts off nice and easy along the old logging trmaway then we veer off to explore up the old ridge route to Te Mara peak. We come back down the Blue Range track. |
| 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. |
| Sat 26th September Levin Trig by Moonlight Easy Kirstie Priddle 027 779 0738 We will go up the side track switchbacks, with an amazing view from the top. Bring something to share for supper at the top. Back down the logging road. Bring headlamp and warm clothes. Meet 6pm Milverton Park. |