Eastbourne Ridge
Sunday 11 October 2026
Leader: Peter Davis
Fourteen of us set off with a little despondency towards low, dark, rain-filled skies over the south.
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Cattle Creek Hut
4-5 October 2026
Leader: Tony Quayle
The plan was for 11 of us to head into the Ruahines for a two day tramp heading up the Tamaki River West Branch to Cattle Creek Hut. The weather intervened.
Gold Creek Hut
19-20 September 2026
Leader: Craig Watkin
There were five of us on the trip, which made the logistics nice and easy. All but one of us were carrying a tent so if we got to the hut and found it full, John was going to be in the hut regardless, even if that meant sleeping on the floor. Otherwise he would have had to share with Maryann as she was the only one carrying a two person tent.
Mt Hutt Skiing
13-19 September 2026
Leader: Paula Richardson
We went to Methven on Sunday 13th September, hoping to get five days of midweek skiing at Mt Hutt. Optimistically, we all had 5 day passes! We were so lucky and had five great days' skiing.
Waiopehu Hut
29-30 August 2026
Leader: Paula Richardson
The original plan for this weekend was to go to Te Matawai Hut.
Niue Biking & Snorkelling
14-22 August 2026
Leader: Peter Davis
Day 1. Friday
We left Wellington out of the fog on Friday night on Air New Zealand to Auckland. It just happened to be a happy hour flight and luckily for us it was the only flight out that evening.
Remutaka Bike Ride
Sunday 2 August 2026
Leader: Paula Richardson
We all met up at Maymorn Station on a gorgeous, cold blue-sky winter's morning. We were feeling so lucky after a really cold week.
Tutuwai Circuit
25-26 July 2026
Leader: Rodney Hopkirk
I cast mine eyes unto the hills, and saw that it was bleak. The rain raineth and the wind bloweth, and even the snow fluttereth.
Pauatahanui Inlet Loop
Sunday 19 July 2026
Leader: Geoff Scrase
Ten of us assembled at the school to carpool to Mana where we met six others at the rendevous car park immediately north of New World. Solly and Jenny picked up Owen and Marian in Paekakariki and drove on from there to the rendevous point. We set out at approximately 9.45 with Joseph and Shauna's dog Chew leading the way. I thought my job had been usurped and I could just follow but I didn't fancy stopping at all the trees and grassy outcrops Chew was attracted to! Phew, I still had a job.
Wellington-Paraparaumu Ebike Trip
Sunday 12 July 2026
Leader: Brandon Holman
Three of us caught the 8:26 am train from Paraparaumu. The train staff, being a Sunday, allowed 6 bikes in the carriage, as 3 other folk were taking bikes also. We alighted at Wellington station and proceeded to bike back to our homes on the coast. It was a very cold morning but with brilliant sun.