BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//South Canterbury Tramping Club - ECPv6.15.17//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:South Canterbury Tramping Club X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://sctrampingclub.org.nz X-WR-CALDESC:Events for South Canterbury Tramping Club REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Pacific/Auckland BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1300 TZOFFSETTO:+1200 TZNAME:NZST DTSTART:20200404T140000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1200 TZOFFSETTO:+1300 TZNAME:NZDT DTSTART:20200926T140000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1300 TZOFFSETTO:+1200 TZNAME:NZST DTSTART:20210403T140000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1200 TZOFFSETTO:+1300 TZNAME:NZDT DTSTART:20210925T140000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1300 TZOFFSETTO:+1200 TZNAME:NZST DTSTART:20220402T140000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1200 TZOFFSETTO:+1300 TZNAME:NZDT DTSTART:20220924T140000 END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20211219T080000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20211219T180000 DTSTAMP:20260429T083903 CREATED:20210810T094218Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211107T225135Z UID:1161-1639900800-1639936800@sctrampingclub.org.nz SUMMARY:Lake Alexandrina - Day Trip DESCRIPTION:Walk around this picturesque lake near Lake Tekapo\, starting at the south end.\nThis walk will be suitable for all levels of fitness.\nGrade: Easy\nContact: Barry 03 6885320 / 021 02689877 URL:https://sctrampingclub.org.nz/trip/lake-alexandrina-day-trip/ LOCATION:Tekapo area END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20211213T183000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20211213T213000 DTSTAMP:20260429T083903 CREATED:20211107T225859Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211107T230409Z UID:1198-1639420200-1639431000@sctrampingclub.org.nz SUMMARY:End Of Year Barbecue DESCRIPTION:Details coming! URL:https://sctrampingclub.org.nz/trip/end-of-year-barbecue/ LOCATION:Timaru END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20211210T180000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20211212T180000 DTSTAMP:20260429T083903 CREATED:20211107T225550Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211107T225550Z UID:1196-1639159200-1639332000@sctrampingclub.org.nz SUMMARY:Arthurs Pass - Weekend Trip DESCRIPTION:Travel to Arthurs Pass on the Friday evening\, then spend the weekend exploring some of the local walks.  The walks undertaken will depend on the weather conditions at the time\, but may include Avalanche Peak (1833m). \nAccommodation will be at the Christchurch Tramping Club hut. \nGrade: Various\nContact: John Hyland 6888536 URL:https://sctrampingclub.org.nz/trip/arthurs-pass-weekend-trip/ LOCATION:Arthurs Pass END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20211108T193000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20211108T213000 DTSTAMP:20260429T083903 CREATED:20211107T224620Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211107T224620Z UID:1194-1636399800-1636407000@sctrampingclub.org.nz SUMMARY:November Club Meeting DESCRIPTION:“Take a trip down Memory Lane” \nRobert Birks will show a selection of slides of club trips from the 80s and 90s – so there should be more than a few laughs trying to recognise faces! \nAll welcome. \nDue to the current Covid-19 situation we will meet in the church not the hall\, same as the last two meetings\, so we can space ourselves out a bit more.  A sign-in sheet will be available and we recommend that you bring a mask. URL:https://sctrampingclub.org.nz/trip/november-club-meeting-2/ LOCATION:Church Street Bible Chapel Hall\, Corner of Church Street and Avenue Road\, Timaru ORGANIZER;CN="Club":MAILTO:sctrampinginfo@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20211023T080000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20211025T190000 DTSTAMP:20260429T083903 CREATED:20210810T095525Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210810T095525Z UID:1172-1634976000-1635188400@sctrampingclub.org.nz SUMMARY:Mt Te Kinga and Lake Brunner Area - Labour Weekend Trip DESCRIPTION:Advance notice that Barry will be running a trip to climb Mt Te Kinga (a day walk) and to explore some other parts of this area of the West Coast.\nAccommodation (two cabins for two nights\, at $35 per head\, with a limit of eight people) has been reserved at the motor camp at Moana.\nIf you are interested in this trip Barry needs to have names in by August 28\, so the reservation can be confirmed.\nMore details coming!\nGrade: Moderate\nContact: Barry 03 6885320 / 021 02689877 \n  URL:https://sctrampingclub.org.nz/trip/mt-te-kinga-and-lake-brunner-area-labour-weekend-trip/ LOCATION:Moana END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20211016T080000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20211016T190000 DTSTAMP:20260429T083903 CREATED:20210810T095138Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211003T090559Z UID:1170-1634371200-1634410800@sctrampingclub.org.nz SUMMARY:Opihi Gorge - Day Trip DESCRIPTION:Catherine will be taking a trip through the gorge on the newly reopened track\, as has supplied the following information …\nThis walk is near Fairlie. It is 18.7 km following the Opihi river and into the gorge. There are wires and ropes to use to transverse down some parts. The track is narrow in places but stunning.\nTo make transport easier I am hoping to have two parties\, each starting at opposite ends of the track. The trip will take at least six hours\, so a good level of fitness will be required.\nIf you are interested contact me for further details. \nGrade: Moderate +\nContact: Catherine 027 7163518\nNote: This trip replaces the previously-advertised Maryburn Stream trip. \nUPDATE: This trip will now be an “out and back” trip from the Raincliff end\, due to some sections of the track being impassable. URL:https://sctrampingclub.org.nz/trip/opihi-gorge-day-trip/ LOCATION:Fairlie area END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20211011T193000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20211011T213000 DTSTAMP:20260429T083903 CREATED:20211003T091719Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211003T091719Z UID:1189-1633980600-1633987800@sctrampingclub.org.nz SUMMARY:October Club Meeting DESCRIPTION:“Map and Compass” will be the theme for this meeting.  An introductory session on this will be run by Andrew\, one of our members.  This will be the first of several sessions on this topic to be held over the next year or so.  The following information will give you an idea of what to expect: \nGood map reading is a skill that once learned is never lost\, just like riding a bike\, and we shall look at a few map reading sessions over the next year or so. In modern days we are becoming increasingly reliant on electronic devices for navigation\, however good map reading could become a life-saver if these devices should ever fail.\nWith these sessions I will try and encourage you all to investigate the wonderful world of reading maps\, and the joy it can bring when one is out in the countryside and you end up in the place you want to be by great map reading.\nOn the first meeting\, we will have an introduction to maps and compasses and using them together. We shall look at what a map is\, how to orientate it\, what a grid reference is and how to find this grid reference on the map. We shall have a look at compasses and what to look for with them. \nAssuming we are still at Covid-19 Alert Level 2 on 11 October\, the meeting will be held in the church building rather than the hall and we would encourage you all to wear a mask.  A sign-in form and hand sanitiser will be available. \n  URL:https://sctrampingclub.org.nz/trip/october-club-meeting-2/ LOCATION:Church Street Bible Chapel Hall\, Corner of Church Street and Avenue Road\, Timaru ORGANIZER;CN="Club":MAILTO:sctrampinginfo@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20211009T080000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20211010T190000 DTSTAMP:20260429T083903 CREATED:20210810T094930Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211003T090741Z UID:1167-1633766400-1633892400@sctrampingclub.org.nz SUMMARY:Dunstan Trail (Central Otago) - Biking Weekend DESCRIPTION:Bike this newly-opened cycle trail alongside the Clutha River\, between Cromwell and Clyde.\nGrade: Moderate\nContact: Colin 027 2496470 \nNOTE:  As of 01 October this trip is fully subscribed! URL:https://sctrampingclub.org.nz/trip/dunstan-trail-central-otago-biking-weekend/ LOCATION:Cromwell END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210921T153000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210921T180000 DTSTAMP:20260429T083903 CREATED:20210810T094630Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210810T100243Z UID:1165-1632238200-1632247200@sctrampingclub.org.nz SUMMARY:Pareora River - Short Afternoon Walk DESCRIPTION:Andrew has organised a short\, late-afternoon mid-week stroll along the south side of the Pareora River\, downstream from the State Highway 1 bridge\, starting around 4 pm.\nThis will be an easy walk\, with lots of interesting things to find. You will be able to walk as little or as much as you wish.\nIf you are interested in this trip\, text Andrew on 027 9365040\, and he will get back to you with details.\nGrade: Easy\nContact: Andrew 027 9365040 URL:https://sctrampingclub.org.nz/trip/pareora-river-short-afternoon-walk/ LOCATION:Pareora END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210913T193000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210913T213000 DTSTAMP:20260429T083903 CREATED:20210912T073607Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210912T073607Z UID:1181-1631561400-1631568600@sctrampingclub.org.nz SUMMARY:September Club Meeting DESCRIPTION:Please note that this meeting will not be in the hall\, but in the church building immediately adjacent to the hall. \nOur monthly meeting will be held on Monday 13 September\, commencing at 7:30 pm. \nWe have a guest speaker\, Fraser Munro\, who will talk about the new trail between Washdyke and Pleasant Point.  This may be followed by photos of a recent trip\, time-permitting. \nRecently your committee has been deliberating whether or not we could go ahead with meetings given the current Alert Level 2 Covid-19 restrictions\, and came to the conclusion that meetings could go ahead\, but with some changes. \n\nWe will meet in the same location (corner of Church Street and Avenue Road\, Timaru)\, but in the church building not the hall. This will allow us extra space so we can maintain the recommended separation. The church building is immediately adjacent to the hall.\nPlease wear a mask.\nHand sanitiser will be available at the entry – please use.\nA form will be present at the entry for you to sign-in.\nPlease maintain the recommended separation (2 metres) from people you do not know.\nSupper is “off the menu” for the time-being. URL:https://sctrampingclub.org.nz/trip/september-club-meeting-2/ LOCATION:Church Street Bible Chapel Hall\, Corner of Church Street and Avenue Road\, Timaru ORGANIZER;CN="Club":MAILTO:sctrampinginfo@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210815T080000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210815T180000 DTSTAMP:20260429T083903 CREATED:20210711T084936Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210809T034159Z UID:1139-1629014400-1629050400@sctrampingclub.org.nz SUMMARY:Trotters Gorge - Day Trip DESCRIPTION:Trotters Gorge is just off State Highway 1 a few kilometres north of Palmerston. In the gorge is a scenic reserve with a 2.5 km (two hours return) loop track. The track goes through a variety of bush types and passes cliffs\, caves and interesting rocky outcrops formed 12\,000 to 15\,000 years ago. Good views out to the sea are obtained from the upper parts of the track.\nThis walk will be suitable for all levels of fitness.\nGrade: Easy\nContact: Barry 03 6885320 / 021 02689877 URL:https://sctrampingclub.org.nz/trip/trotters-gorge-day-trip/ LOCATION:Trotters Gorge (Palmerston area) END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210809T193000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210809T213000 DTSTAMP:20260429T083903 CREATED:20210716T082619Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210809T034009Z UID:1153-1628537400-1628544600@sctrampingclub.org.nz SUMMARY:August Club Meeting DESCRIPTION:Our monthly club meeting will be on Monday 9 August at the usual venue (Church Street Bible Chapel Hall\, corner Church Street and Avenue Road\, Timaru)\, starting at 7:30. All welcome! \nThis month it will be something a bit different. We want your photos of club trips and events\, so we can sort out some to use at the 50th anniversary next year and in a booklet being produced for the event. \nOur President\, John Hyland\, has sent through the following information which explains it all … \nHi Folks\, \nEvery month for the last couple of years I have been coming up with a guest speaker or idea for our monthly Club Meeting. This month we could possibly have a few more participants – you! Read on to see how you can help … \nWe have the SCTC 50th Anniversary coming up on 12th March next year\, and are hoping to have photos – old and new – shown on a large TV screen and just rolling over in the background at the event. To do this we need your photos. Remember those old prints and photo albums we used to have before the age of digital photography? Well\, now is the time to hunt them out\, blow the dust off them and bring them along to our August meeting next week! \nMy intention is for your photos and albums to be put out on tables for you all to wander round and look/laugh at. We are going to have it set up so photos can be electronically copied onto the club’s laptop. From there they will be put into a suitable format for use at the celebrations next year. A few people I have already spoken to are keen to bring their photos\, so dig yours out too – the more photos the merrier! \nWhether your photos are in albums\, old envelopes\, the original packets (like mine!) or on a computer or memory stick etc. – no worries! Just hunt them out\, bring whatever you have (regardless of the format) and we will be able to display them. We will have two laptops there. Seeing these photos may just rekindle some old memories and provide inspiration for places the club can venture to again! \nThere should be enough time between now and the meeting next Monday night for you to go through your cupboards/drawers/spare rooms/attics/hard drives etc. and unearth those old photos. Once you have found them\, dust them off\, reminisce\, have a chuckle about how young everybody looked and how fashions have changed\, rekindle your fond memories of trips and where you went – then bring them along to the meeting. No doubt there will also be a few good stories and anecdotes – so make sure Neville Guthrie gets to hear of them\, as he is in the process of producing a commemorative booklet for next year’s celebrations.\nSee you at the meeting! \nJohn Hyland (President) URL:https://sctrampingclub.org.nz/trip/august-club-meeting-2/ LOCATION:Church Street Bible Chapel Hall\, Corner of Church Street and Avenue Road\, Timaru ORGANIZER;CN="Club":MAILTO:sctrampinginfo@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210803T193000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210803T210000 DTSTAMP:20260429T083903 CREATED:20210716T082334Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210716T082334Z UID:1151-1628019000-1628024400@sctrampingclub.org.nz SUMMARY:Committee Meeting DESCRIPTION: URL:https://sctrampingclub.org.nz/trip/committee-meeting/ LOCATION:Timaru END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210731T080000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210731T180000 DTSTAMP:20260429T083903 CREATED:20210711T084741Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210716T082047Z UID:1136-1627718400-1627754400@sctrampingclub.org.nz SUMMARY:Moorhouse Range - Day Trip DESCRIPTION:Note the rescheduled date for this trip – now 31 July\, not 24 July. \nDetails coming! URL:https://sctrampingclub.org.nz/trip/moorhouse-range-day-trip/ LOCATION:Rangitata Gorge area END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210721T160000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210721T180000 DTSTAMP:20260429T083903 CREATED:20210427T043542Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210621T092416Z UID:1072-1626883200-1626890400@sctrampingclub.org.nz SUMMARY:Pareora River - Afternoon Stroll DESCRIPTION:Please note the change of date for this trip: Now Wednesday 21 July (not Tuesday 20 July) \nAndrew has organised a short\, late-afternoon mid-week stroll along the south side of the Pareora River\, downstream from the State Highway 1 bridge\, starting around 4 pm. \nThis will be an easy walk\, with lots of interesting things to find.  You will be able to walk as  little or as much as you wish\, depending on the time and amount of daylight available. \nGrade: Easy \nContact:  Send a text to Andrew (0279365040) if you are interested in this trip.  He will get back to you with details. URL:https://sctrampingclub.org.nz/trip/pareora-river-afternoon-stroll/ LOCATION:Pareora END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210712T193000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210712T213000 DTSTAMP:20260429T083903 CREATED:20210711T084330Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210711T084330Z UID:1133-1626118200-1626125400@sctrampingclub.org.nz SUMMARY:July Club Meeting DESCRIPTION:All welcome! \nOur guest speaker this month will be Alison\, who  has been involved with hut warden duties for several years.  As well as informing us about hut warden duties she may also be able to tell us about any amusing incidents she has encountered.  If you want to find out more\, come to the meeting! URL:https://sctrampingclub.org.nz/trip/july-club-meeting-2/ LOCATION:Church Street Bible Chapel Hall\, Corner of Church Street and Avenue Road\, Timaru ORGANIZER;CN="Club":MAILTO:sctrampinginfo@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210626T073000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210626T183000 DTSTAMP:20260429T083903 CREATED:20210614T035342Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210614T035636Z UID:1122-1624692600-1624732200@sctrampingclub.org.nz SUMMARY:Mt Melville (Fairlie area) - Day Trip DESCRIPTION:Note: This trip will either be on Saturday 26 June or Sunday 27 June\, depending on which day has the better weather forecast.  Contact the trip organiser\, Louise\, to confirm the date a day or two in advance. \nMt Melville has been described as a “nicely rounded hill in front of Mt Dobson”.  Grand views are said to be obtained from its summit (1193 metres).  It is not named on the map\, but its height is shown. \nThis trip has been organised for the Methven Tramping Club by one of our members\, Louise\, who is also in the MTT.  Any SCTC members who wish to take part in this trip are most welcome to do so. \nMore details will be available in due course. \nMap: BY17 \nGrade: \nContact: Louise 03 6858272 URL:https://sctrampingclub.org.nz/trip/mt-melville-fairlie-basin-area-day-trip/ LOCATION:Fairlie area END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210622T080000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210622T180000 DTSTAMP:20260429T083903 CREATED:20210427T055326Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210505T084343Z UID:1084-1624348800-1624384800@sctrampingclub.org.nz SUMMARY:Spurs Hut (Fairlie area) - Day Trip DESCRIPTION:Andrew will be running a mid-week day trip to Spurs Hut on Tuesday 22 June.  The hut is a relic from the mustering days\, but has had a makeover in recent years. \nThe track to the hut starts at a DoC carpark beside the Fox Peak Skifield access road\, and the walk will be about 2.5 hours each way. \nGrade: Easy to Moderate \nContact:  Send a text to Andrew (0279365040) if you are interested in this trip.  He will get back to you with details. URL:https://sctrampingclub.org.nz/trip/spurs-hut-fairlie-area-day-trip/ LOCATION:Fairlie area END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210619T080000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210620T180000 DTSTAMP:20260429T083903 CREATED:20210505T084252Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210612T044054Z UID:1102-1624089600-1624212000@sctrampingclub.org.nz SUMMARY:Mid-winter Club Weekend - Dunstan Downs (Lindis Pass area) DESCRIPTION:Details of the club’s mid-winter get-together are now available. \nMany thanks to John\, our President\, for organising this event and supplying the following information … \nI have booked out the Dunstan Downs Backpackers accommodation for Saturday night 19th June 2021.  There are 17 beds available for us\, with linen and towels provided. \nDunstan Downs: You know\, that place when you are driving to Central Otago via the Lindis Pass\, out of Omarama towards the Ahuriri turn-off\, those shearers quarters buildings on the left?  Well\, that’s us for the night. \nThere are 4 or 5 cottages (with heaters)\, a common room and kitchen\, and an ablution block with a couple of showers.  The common room could be cramped\, but sociable.  We will be sharing the facilities with the grader driver who looks after the Lindis Pass road over winter – every winter this becomes his home away from home. \nWe will leave Timaru about 7:30 or 8 on the Saturday and drive a couple of hours or so to Dunstan Downs.  Once the fighting over the rooms has finished and we have settled in we will head to the hills – weather permitting. \nThe cost for accommodation and the evening meal will be $50.  Travel costs will be extra\, and will depend on the numbers attending. \nYou will need to bring your own liquid refreshments and nibbles of choice for the evening\, plus your lunches for both days and your breakfast for the Sunday. \nOn the Sunday we will head either to the hills again or to one of the remote historic cottages on the property – again\, all weather dependent. (Catherine and Barry are looking after that side of things.) \nIf you are interested please let me know as soon as possible\, so food etc. can be organised. \nGrade: Easy\nContact: John 6888536 (evenings) / 027 6734644 (phone or text) URL:https://sctrampingclub.org.nz/trip/mid-winter-club-weekend-lindis-pass-area/ LOCATION:Lindis Pass area END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210614T193000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210614T213000 DTSTAMP:20260429T083903 CREATED:20210612T042745Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210612T044654Z UID:1116-1623699000-1623706200@sctrampingclub.org.nz SUMMARY:June Club Meeting DESCRIPTION:Our June meeting will be held at our usual venue – Church Street Bible Chapel Hall\, corner Church Street and Avenue Road\, Timaru – starting at 7:30 pm.  All members and others interested in the club are welcome to attend. \nThis month we have a guest speaker: Renee\, from Timaru Booksellers. \nJohn\, our President has organised this and has supplied the following information … \nI am not a shopper/ browser of shops but one Saturday I was in town for a purpose (a purchase at Macpac).  I had parked at the top of the town and being a tramper I felt I was capable of walking down Stafford St. to a shop.  On my return journey I decided to treat myself to a coffee.  Beside the coffee shop I noticed this bookshop.   I had read about the owner and her new venture to open a shop in Timaru’s main street in a newspaper.\nI was greeted by Renee and I asked what books she had about cycling in NZ or NZ tramps.  I walked out the door with my purchase and got my coffee (good coffee shop\, by the way).  I perused my book while I enjoyed my coffee\, and then decided to go back to get a second copy to pass onto someone else.  Back at Timaru Booksellers I struck up a conversation with Renee\, and discovered that not only does she know about books but she also enjoys an adventure.  So come along to this month’s meeting and find out what Renee’s adventure was. URL:https://sctrampingclub.org.nz/trip/june-club-meeting/ LOCATION:Church Street Bible Chapel Hall\, Corner of Church Street and Avenue Road\, Timaru END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210613T093000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210613T130000 DTSTAMP:20260429T083903 CREATED:20210505T083820Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210612T042122Z UID:1099-1623576600-1623589200@sctrampingclub.org.nz SUMMARY:Timaru and Environs Biking Tour - Half-Day Trip DESCRIPTION:This ride replaces the previously-planned Ashburton River Trail ride – as most of that track is probably no longer there after the recent flooding!\nMeet at the Stadium at 9:30 am on Sunday and follow Colin on a mystery tour around Timaru.  Rumour has it that there will most likely be a coffee and/or ice-cream stop somewhere along the way!\nGrade: Easy\nContact: Colin 027 2496470 URL:https://sctrampingclub.org.nz/trip/ashburton-river-trail-day-trip-biking/ LOCATION:Timaru END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210612T080000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210612T170000 DTSTAMP:20260429T083903 CREATED:20210427T050303Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210505T084412Z UID:1074-1623484800-1623517200@sctrampingclub.org.nz SUMMARY:Kakahu Bush (Raincliff area) - Day Trip DESCRIPTION:This will be a Temuka Tramping Club trip\, run by Robert\, one of our members.  SCTC members are most welcome to take part in this trip. \nThe reserve was set aside in 1996 as an area of significant botanical and geological interest.  It has several unique and interesting geological features and is regarded as a site of national significance.  The plant life includes one of the largest lowland podocarp remnants in Canterbury.  Many species of birds are present\, and there are bats which are active at night.  In one part of the reserve\, in the early 1900s\, there was a sanitorium for tuberculosis patients. \nThe walking will be easy\, and the round trip takes about 3 hours. \nGrade: Easy \nContact: Robert 6846845 URL:https://sctrampingclub.org.nz/trip/kakahu-bush-raincliff-area-day-trip/ LOCATION:Kakahu Bush (Raincliff area) END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210529T080000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210529T180000 DTSTAMP:20260429T083903 CREATED:20210427T051902Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210427T051902Z UID:1078-1622275200-1622311200@sctrampingclub.org.nz SUMMARY:Lake McGregor - Day Trip DESCRIPTION:Catherine has organised a day trip to Lake McGregor\, just beside Lake Tekapo\, for Saturday 29 May. \nThe walking will be easy\, and from the track there will be good views of the lake and the surrounding countryside. \nGrade: Easy \nContact: Catherine 6866857 / 027 7163518 URL:https://sctrampingclub.org.nz/trip/lake-mcgregor-day-trip/ LOCATION:Tekapo area END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210522T080000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210522T170000 DTSTAMP:20260429T083903 CREATED:20210505T083435Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210505T084927Z UID:1096-1621670400-1621702800@sctrampingclub.org.nz SUMMARY:Mt Pukanui - Day Trip DESCRIPTION:Details coming! URL:https://sctrampingclub.org.nz/trip/mt-pukanui-day-trip/ LOCATION:Mt Pukanui (Rangitata Gorge area) END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210510T193000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210510T213000 DTSTAMP:20260429T083903 CREATED:20210427T052717Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210505T082959Z UID:1080-1620675000-1620682200@sctrampingclub.org.nz SUMMARY:May Meeting DESCRIPTION:Colin and Judy will show a range of photos from some of their recent trips.  Sit back and enjoy looking at and hearing about places you may have already been to or would like to go to at some stage in the future. URL:https://sctrampingclub.org.nz/trip/may-meeting/ LOCATION:Church Street Bible Chapel Hall\, Corner of Church Street and Avenue Road\, Timaru ORGANIZER;CN="Club":MAILTO:sctrampinginfo@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210504T160000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210504T180000 DTSTAMP:20260429T083903 CREATED:20210427T042445Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210427T042445Z UID:1068-1620144000-1620151200@sctrampingclub.org.nz SUMMARY:Pareora Gorge Walkway - Afternoon Short Walk DESCRIPTION:Andrew has planned a late afternoon mid-week short stroll along the Pareora River Walkway\, from Evans Crossing/Pareora Ford\, starting around 4 pm. \nThe plan will be to walk as far as possible along the track and back – depending on the conditions\, time available\, amount of daylight left and the wishes of those present. \nGrade: Easy \nContact: Andrew 6126127 / 027 9365040 URL:https://sctrampingclub.org.nz/trip/pareora-gorge-walkway-afternoon-short-walk/ LOCATION:Pareora Gorge END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210502T073000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210502T173000 DTSTAMP:20260429T083903 CREATED:20210427T035943Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210427T042652Z UID:1064-1619940600-1619976600@sctrampingclub.org.nz SUMMARY:Acland Shelter (Mt Somers) - Day Trip DESCRIPTION:Barry will be in charge of this trip to Acland Shelter\, starting from the Woolshed Creek carpark. \nThe intention is to leave town around 7:30 am.  Walking time will be about 2.5 hours each way.  On the way home there will be plenty of opportunities for compulsory ice-cream stops! \nGrade: Easy to Moderate \nContact: Barry 6885320 / 021 02689877 \n  URL:https://sctrampingclub.org.nz/trip/acland-shelter-mt-somers-day-trip-2/ LOCATION:Mt Somers END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210418T080000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210418T180000 DTSTAMP:20260429T083903 CREATED:20210305T080007Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210305T080007Z UID:1050-1618732800-1618768800@sctrampingclub.org.nz SUMMARY:Wainono Lagoon - Day Trip DESCRIPTION:Details coming URL:https://sctrampingclub.org.nz/trip/wainono-lagoon-day-trip-2/ LOCATION:Wainono END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210412T193000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210412T213000 DTSTAMP:20260429T083903 CREATED:20210427T053211Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210427T053211Z UID:1082-1618255800-1618263000@sctrampingclub.org.nz SUMMARY:April Meeting DESCRIPTION:Catherine and Owen will show photos of trips to the Welcome Rock Trail (Garston area) and the West Coast Wilderness Trail. URL:https://sctrampingclub.org.nz/trip/april-meeting/ LOCATION:Church Street Bible Chapel Hall\, Corner of Church Street and Avenue Road\, Timaru ORGANIZER;CN="Club":MAILTO:sctrampinginfo@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210410T080000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210411T180000 DTSTAMP:20260429T083903 CREATED:20210128T082847Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210128T082847Z UID:1008-1618041600-1618164000@sctrampingclub.org.nz SUMMARY:Tribulation Hut - Weekend Trip DESCRIPTION:Tribulation Hut is in the Hakatere Conservation Park. It is small 6 bunk musterers hut tucked away behind Mt Hutt ski-field.  There is a 10km walk in\, and we may walk an hour further to Cookies Hut.  The track follows Redcliffe Stream and along an old bulldozer track and through beech and matagouri.  We will also take tents as the hut is small and there may be others there. \nMap Reference:  Topo Map BW20 \nGrade:  Easy to Moderate \nContact:  Catherine  027716358 URL:https://sctrampingclub.org.nz/trip/tribulation-hut-weekend-trip/ END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR