Upcoming Trips

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Now, let's go tramping

If you wish to participate in a tramp, please contact the trip leader beforehand, especially if you are a non-member.

For non-members, the trip leader will discuss whether the tramp is suitable for your physical fitness and experience.  Non-members are usually expected to start with at least two or three Light tramps before becoming members.

All trips start from Ray Small Drive carpark, next to the Papakura RSA, Elliot Street, Papakura, unless otherwise stated.

When we plan northbound trips, for instance to the Waitakere Ranges, we have a second meeting point at the Recreation Ground carpark, Great South Road, School Corner, Papatoetoe.  The meeting time at Papatoetoe will be 20 minutes later than the Papakura meet-up time.  Participants with cars will be asked to meet people at one or the other meeting point.

Trip transport is mainly by carpooling, at a set fare per individual trip.  Car fares are currently set at 15 cents/km. 

For some trips out of the Auckland region, we hire a rental van.  Costs for those trips are communicated to everyone at the time.

For guidelines on how trips are graded, go to Tramping Information

June 26th 2022
Rangitoto Island
GradeLight
Leader(s)

Dimitiris Papadakis - Phone: 021 129 9007

DepartsMeet at Downtown Ferry Terminal before 9.00am for 9.15am ferry (via Devonport). Return ferries depart Rangitoto Island at 2.30pm and 4pm Train – check AT Schedule Downtown carpark charges $2/hour, maximum of $10.00 Ticket-less parking at Downtown carpark. The entry, exit and payment system uses your vehicle licence plate number, rather than a paper ticket. You will be able to avoid queues at the payment machines by using the AT Park app to pay. Please pay before returning to your car, to help avoid queues forming at the exit
FareFerry $43 offline/walk-up price or $39 online for a return ticket
Description

Leisurely walk through lava fields and native forest to the top and round the island, take in panoramic views.

Approx 4 hours walking

Face masks are required on Fullers ferries and inside the ferry terminal.

Contact leader to assist with carpooling.

Handy links:

Downtown Carpark

AT Park App

Ferry for Rangitoto

June 28th 2022
Sylvia Park Train Station to Halfmoon Bay via Pakuranga Rotary Walkway
GradeTuesday Tramp
Leader(s)

John Campbell - Phone: 09 292 7521/021 132 5940

Peter Crane - Phone: 021 621 345

DepartsPapakura train station 8.46am for Sylvia Park station
FareTrain fare – bring your AT Hopcard
Description

The walk starts at Sylvia Park Railway station and goes through town and bush to the start of the Rotary Walkway. One of East Auckland’s most scenic and popular walkways, the coastal Rotary Walkway in Pakuranga winds its way along the verge of the Tamaki River from Panmure Bridge. The track passes in and out of pretty inlets, with boardwalks traversing through bush and mangroves. Enjoy the sea-breeze, water views, bird life eventually finishing at Halfmoon Bay. We take the ferry to Auckland ferry terminal and return on the train.

July 3rd 2022
Mystery Tramp
GradeLight
Leader(s)

Monika Mazur - Phone: 09 266 1076 or 021 211 0237

DepartsDetails to come
FareDetails to come
Description

Details to come.

July 3rd 2022
Kaitarakihi Summit Track, Coromandel Ranges
GradeMedium
Leader(s)

Peter Gerrard - Phone: 027 696 4997

Departs8.00am Ray Small Drive, Papakura PLEASE CONTACT THE LEADER BEFORE THE DAY, AS BEING A MID WINTER HIKE THIS HIKE WILL BE SUBJECT TO WEATHER CONDITIONS
Fare$27
Description

This is a Medium/Medium Plus tramp. This undulating track crosses rugged terrain, culminating in a steep climb to Kaitarakihi summit (852 m). The views from the top offer incredible vistas. 7.2kms return, approximately 6 hours.

July 5th 2022
Karangahake Gorge Walk to Waikino and Return
GradeTuesday Tramp
Leader(s)

Jenny Wilton - Phone: (09) 292 4848 / 022 309 3188

Heather Chapman - Phone: (09) 292 8608 / 021 714 274

Departs8.30am Ray Small Drive, Papakura
Fare$30
Description

The walk starts at the carpark across the river in the Karangahake Gorge. We walk across the highway via the over-bridge and then walk through the old railway tunnel, which is approx. 1km long and passes through the rocky hillside. We then follow the rail trail through the gorge to our destination at the Waikino Railway Station. On the way we pass the old Crown battery.

The loop track’s most notable historical features are the remains of the Woodstock and Talisman batteries at the confluence of the Waitawheta and Ohinemuri Rivers.