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Trip information, past trips and contacts for Wanderers Tramping Club

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About us

This tramping club is based in Hamilton and run trips every second Sunday except during January, on tracks within the greater Waikato area.

We usually have minibuses to transport us so we can socialise on the way.

On long weekends we sometimes travel further afield, with overnight trips to a lodge or hut near a great tramping area somewhere within a few hours of Hamilton.

Our focus is on having an enjoyable and energetic day in the hills - we leave the high-speed gut-busting to other people. The companionship and conversations are an essential part of any tramp, but at the end of the day we also know we have had great exercise as well.

Loan gear may be available for those who are new to this sport.

Contact Dianne Lee  for more information.  Email:  leedi444@gmail.com

New Member Info

New or potential members should read our contacts page. Read why you should tramp with a Club, and download a document that tells you what you need to know about coming out with us. Even existing members should download and check the Emergency form.

Bernie Cloke

Bernie died suddenly and we were informed over the weekend. 

He was a long standing Wanderers club member and supporter along with his wife Ann who passed away earlier this year.

A Memorial Service will be held at Zenders, 44 Hopkins Road, Newstead on Sunday 24th November at 10.30am

Latest Bulletin

The latest bulletin can be viewed here

 

Look here for details on our next walk

(Last updated 4 November)

REMEMBER TO BOOK EARLY OR MISS OUT, YOU CAN ALWAYS CANCEL WITH 24H NOTICE.

 

Notice of AGM to be held on 19 November at 7.30pm,  at Chartwell Cooperating Church, 126 Comries Road  The Committee will be asking members on how the club should move forward after our recent events.

Sunday 17 November         Summer Hills Bike park – Papamoa       Grade 1+

Due to access concerns, this trip replaces the one in the bulletin.  Devlin's Route, McKenzie Route, Fort Route, Sheep Track, Waikuku Track, Warikanui Route, Manuka Track

Summerhill is a recreational working farm with many km’s of amazing scenic walking and biking trails, situated in the hills high above Papamoa.  The various walking trails take in areas of pasture, forest and native bush.   We enter the recreational area from Reid Road, off Welcome Bay Road and have our morning tea before starting out.  The trail will take us down through the forest below the carpark crossing over bike trails along the way.  We will need to be alert for bikes and keep together as a group, as it would be easy to wander off on a bike trail by mistake.   We wind our way up and down hills in the forest with points of interest along the way, before looping back to the carpark.  There is an additional walk for those who want a bit more, it’s on farm land up to a trig and return.

Then, Hot Swim at Welcome Bay Holiday Park, Remember your swimming gear and gold card for entry to pools $10.00.  There is also ice cream and coffee available 

Depart:                       7.30am                                                Return: 5.00pm approx

Cost:                           $25.00 (members) ;    $30.00 (non-members)

Leaders:                     G1+ - Dianne and friends

Bookings Open:        Monday 4 November @ 6pm

Contact:                     Dianne via TXT/ph 027 272 6617 email – leedi444@gmail.com

Bookings for the Christmas tramp ( see bulletin for details)  and lunch open 4 November contact Dianne

 

 REMINDER NEXT  TRAMP

 

The AGM due to be held on 22 October was cancelled and will be rescheduled at a later date this year 

THERE ARE STILL BUNKS AVAILABLE FOR THE RUAPAHU WEEKEND 22-25 NOVEMBER. See Bulletin for details    CONTACT DIANNE

Sunday 3 November          Lindemanns Loop Track - Katikati        Grades 1+ & 2+

Grade 2+ The track begins at the carpark at the end of Lindemanns Road, where a viewing platform provides views of Katikati and the Bay of Plenty. After going through a gate, we take the right fork and begin a long but reasonably gentle ascent, interrupted by dips down to cross shallow unbridged streams and an easily negotiated slip.

Several waterfalls can be glimpsed on the way and gaps in the bush allow views over the Bay of Plenty. After about 5km we reach the junction with the Wairoa Stream Track and another waterfall.

After another 2km a steep descent brings us to the junction with the Waitawheta Hut track and the remains of an old kauri dam. The track then levels off for a short while before heading down, steep in places, back to the carpark. expect to walk about 11 km.

Grade 1's will walk the first part of the track and return at some suitable point.

Depart:                       7.30am                                                Return: 5.30pm approx

Cost:                           $25.00 (members) ;    $30.00 (non-members)

Leaders:                     G 2+ - Ron  and friends

                                    G1+ - Dianne and friends

Bookings Open:        Monday 21 October @ 6pm

Contact:                     Dianne via TXT/ph 027 272 6617 email – leedi444@gmail.com