Trip Gradings:
EASY (E) 4-5 hours tramping – suitable for beginners
MEDIUM (M) 5-7 hours tramping – suitable for those with some experience
HARD (H) 8 hours + tramping – more experience and a high level of fitness and confidence, including coping with adverse conditions is necessary.
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| 5-6 September 2026 Parks Peak Hut(m) Ruahine Range We have two ways of getting to Parks Peak hut on this trip. First option – one group would be dropped off on the way would climb up the Golden Crown track from Masters Shelter, and depending on time may be able to visit Aranga Hut on the way before continuing along the tops southward to Park Peak Hut. For the second option they will; drive further down the road and start at Sentry Box Hut, from here you climb steeply up past Rocky Knoll to reach the intersection on the tops and then head southward to the hut, they have the choice to stop here for the night or to continue onward down to Upper Makaroro Hut. The next day those who started at Sentry Box could potentially head out via Golden Crown. |
| Wednesday 9 September 2026 Ad hoc tramp * |
| 20 September 2026 Coppermine Creek (e), Wharite Peak(m) Just behind Woodville in the S.E. Ruahine range is Coppermine Creek at the end of Coppermine road. The track runs upstream where it becomes a loop track, 2 to 3hrs. Following the Coppermine creek track for around 20 minutes the Wharite peak track leads steeply up into the Leatherwood tops, boggy in places. Great views down to Kāpiti island and over to Tongariro if you’re lucky. Can be extremely windy. |
| Wednesday 23 September 2026 Ad hoc tramp * |
| 3- 4 October 2026 Kiwi Saddle Hut (m) Leave from the Lakes Car park. We could either go back the same way on Sunday or depending on the weather do the Kiwi Saddle loop and head back down that way. |
| Wednesday 7 October 2026 Ad hoc tramp* |
| 18 October 2026 Hinerua Hut(m) This tramp leaves from Mill Road, inland from Ashley Clinton. From the car park follow the track down to the Tukituki River; go upstream for 2 kilometres before crossing the river. The track then goes over private farmland before reaching the Park boundary. From here it is a steady climb up an old track that follows a spur to the Hinerua Ridge Track junction. From the junction it is a 30 minute walk to Hinerua Hut. |
| Wednesday 21 October 2026 Ad hoc tramp* |
| 23 – 26 October 2026 Labour W/E Pinnacles/Coromandel The Coromandel / Northern Kaimai Range are the general areas for the Labour weekend tramps and the Pinnacle Hut, as an overnighter. Other tramps in the Northern Kaimai area. |
| 1 November, 2026 Lawrence Shelter/Donald River (e-m) A river crossing is required for the Lawrence to Lotkow Road end as the swing bridge was removed following damage caused by cyclone Gabrielle. Across the river follow the track uphill through kānuka forest until the Mackintosh Track turn off. Five minutes along this track is an open, rocky knoll, an excellent vantage point with views across the Mackintosh Plateau and up the Donald River to peaks of the main Kaweka Range. Follow the Mackintosh Track which drops steeply off the ridge to descend steadily to the Donald River. Follow the Donald River downstream to where it joins the Tutaekuri River and on to the Lawrence Campsite. This is an enjoyable river walk. |
| Wednesday 4 November 2026 Ad hoc tramp* |
| 15 November, 2026 Cairn Trip Kaweka Range (m) Hopefully this year’s trip will be a little less Wintry and a bit more Spring like. An enjoyable tramp up to the Cairn for us to remember to HTC members who lost their lives in WW2. We’ll hold a short ceremony at 11am before descending. |
| Wednesday 18 November 2026 Ad hoc tramp* |
| 28 – 29 November 2026 Middle Hill Hut/Three Gorges (e-m) Drive to Puketitiri, turning right onto Makahu Road, cross ford, continue to bottom car park. Walk into Middle hill Hut, initially following the Mangatutunui Stream, then a grunty ascent of 400 metres through mānuka and kānuka to a clearing and the hut. Hut sleeps 6 with spaces to sleep on floor or on the veranda or tenting on the grass (Blue hut ticket). Several options: on Sunday – return the same way or over the 3 gorges track to Makino Bivy and down the road to the van. |
| Wednesday 2 December 2026 Ad hoc tramp* |
| 12-13 December 2026 Rangiwahia Hut & Whanahuia Range (m) The hut sits above the tree-line facing west. Great views of: picturesque arched track bridge/the rolling hills to Ruapehu & Taranaki/beautifully painted long-drop toilets/Mangahuia Peak behind to the east with snow. 2hr climb from road end (825m) to Hut (1327m) 13 bunks, bookings required, $25 per night. For the more adventurous (7 – 9 hr.), climb a further 256m to Mangahuia Peak and possibly return to the car park by the Deadmans loop track. |
| Wednesday 16 December 2026 Ad hoc tramp* |
| 3 January 2027 Waikari Beach (e) We will travel passed Lake Tutira to Pūtōrino and follow Waikare Road to the DoC Wakari River Mouth Campsite. From here we will walk ten minutes to the beach from where we will continue southward along a long stretch on the Hawke’s Bay Coastal Walkway. Further south there have been slips which have closed the walkway. When we have gone as far as possible we will return to the campsite and our transport |
| Wednesday 6 January 2027 Ad hoc tramp* |
- Ad hoc tramps: The tramp location will be decided the Monday before, based on weather forecasts and who is keen to go. Email tramphtc@gmail.com by Sunday to register your interest
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