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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)
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210809T193000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210809T213000
DTSTAMP:20260429T100353
CREATED:20210716T082619Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210809T034009Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210803T193000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210803T210000
DTSTAMP:20260429T100353
CREATED:20210716T082334Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210716T082334Z
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SUMMARY:Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://sctrampingclub.org.nz/trip/committee-meeting/
LOCATION:Timaru
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210731T080000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210731T180000
DTSTAMP:20260429T100353
CREATED:20210711T084741Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210716T082047Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210721T160000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210721T180000
DTSTAMP:20260429T100353
CREATED:20210427T043542Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210621T092416Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210712T193000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210712T213000
DTSTAMP:20260429T100353
CREATED:20210711T084330Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210711T084330Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210626T073000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210626T183000
DTSTAMP:20260429T100353
CREATED:20210614T035342Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210614T035636Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210622T080000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210622T180000
DTSTAMP:20260429T100353
CREATED:20210427T055326Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210505T084343Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210619T080000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210620T180000
DTSTAMP:20260429T100353
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
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210614T193000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210614T213000
DTSTAMP:20260429T100353
CREATED:20210612T042745Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210612T044654Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210613T093000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210613T130000
DTSTAMP:20260429T100353
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
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210612T080000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210612T170000
DTSTAMP:20260429T100353
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)
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210529T080000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210529T180000
DTSTAMP:20260429T100353
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
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210522T080000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210522T170000
DTSTAMP:20260429T100353
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)
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210510T193000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210510T213000
DTSTAMP:20260429T100353
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210504T160000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210504T180000
DTSTAMP:20260429T100353
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210502T073000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210502T173000
DTSTAMP:20260429T100353
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210418T080000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210418T180000
DTSTAMP:20260429T100353
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210412T193000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210412T213000
DTSTAMP:20260429T100353
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210410T080000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210411T180000
DTSTAMP:20260429T100353
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/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210322T193000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210322T213000
DTSTAMP:20260429T100353
CREATED:20210217T084604Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210305T074459Z
UID:1033-1616441400-1616448600@sctrampingclub.org.nz
SUMMARY:Annual General Meeting and March Club Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Our AGM will be held during our March club meeting.  All members and potential members are welcome to attend. \nPlease note that the date for this meeting has been rescheduled\, from 8/3 to 22/3\, due to building alterations underway at the venue. \nThe AGM Agenda will be emailed out prior to the meeting.  Other items for discussion can be added – either by contacting the club beforehand or by raising them during the meeting. \n 
URL:https://sctrampingclub.org.nz/trip/annual-general-meeting-and-march-club-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:20210321T093000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210321T173000
DTSTAMP:20260429T100353
CREATED:20210305T075755Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210316T085417Z
UID:1047-1616319000-1616347800@sctrampingclub.org.nz
SUMMARY:Alps To Ocean Biking (Omarama to Benmore Dam) - Day Trip
DESCRIPTION:Colin will be taking a biking trip\, along the Omarama to Benmore Dam section of the Alps To Ocean Trail. \nThe plan is to meet at Omarama at 9:30 am\, then bike to Benmore Dam. \nThere are two parts to this trip – Omarama to Sailors Cutting (13 km) and Sailors Cutting to Benmore Dam (16 km). Both parts are on well-formed off-road tracks. The first part is easy going. The second part (a new section opened just before Christmas) takes you around parts of Lake Benmore not visible from the road and takes a bit more effort (including a couple of hill climbs that will sap your energy!) – but the views make it all worthwhile. \nIf you are interested in this trip contact Colin to find out the exact starting place. \nIf you want to stay somewhere in the area the night before this trip\, speak to Colin about the options available. \nThis trip will be the day after a trip along another section of the Alps to Ocean Trail\, so you will be able to combine the two rides if you wish. \nGrade: Moderate to Moderate +\nContact: Colin 6860995 / 0272496470
URL:https://sctrampingclub.org.nz/trip/alps-to-ocean-biking-omarama-to-benmore-dam-day-trip/
LOCATION:Omarama
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210320T093000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210320T173000
DTSTAMP:20260429T100353
CREATED:20210305T075517Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210316T085856Z
UID:1044-1616232600-1616261400@sctrampingclub.org.nz
SUMMARY:Alps To Ocean Biking (Mt Cook Station to Pukaki / Twizel - Day Trip
DESCRIPTION:Colin will be taking a biking trip to ride this section of the Alps to Ocean Trail. \nThe plan is to start at the top end of Hayman Road (which runs along the eastern side of Lake Pukaki)\, ride down the road to the bottom of the lake and then continue on to Twizel. It is 40 km to the bottom of the lake\, another 8 km to the Pukaki Visitor Centre\, and then another 10 km to Twizel. You will be able to do part or all of this journey – whatever you want. The Hayman Road section is all on-road\, but the other sections are on well formed off-road tracks. \nIf you are interested in this trip contact Colin to find out the exact starting place and the meeting time. \nIf you want to stay somewhere in the area the night before or the night after this trip\, speak to Colin about the options available. \nThere will be another trip the following day to bike another section of the Alps to Ocean Trail\, so you will be able to combine the two rides if you wish. \nGrade: Moderate\nContact: Colin 6860995 / 0272496470
URL:https://sctrampingclub.org.nz/trip/alps-to-ocean-biking-mt-cook-station-to-pukaki-twizel-day-trip/
LOCATION:Pukaki area
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210314T080000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210314T163000
DTSTAMP:20260429T100353
CREATED:20210305T074956Z
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SUMMARY:Boundary Stream (Rangitata) - Day Trip
DESCRIPTION:Boundary Stream flows through DOC land up the Rangitata Gorge road\, not far past the Mt Peel Scenic Reserve. \nThis will be an easy walk of about three to four hours return (estimated) and suitable for all levels of fitness. \nGrade: Easy \nContact: Barry 6885320 / 021 02689877
URL:https://sctrampingclub.org.nz/trip/boundary-stream-rangitata-day-trip/
LOCATION:Boundary Stream (Rangitata Gorge area)
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210306T070000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210306T190000
DTSTAMP:20260429T100353
CREATED:20200622T095808Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210210T082051Z
UID:870-1615014000-1615057200@sctrampingclub.org.nz
SUMMARY:Mt Potts - Day Trip
DESCRIPTION:Mt Potts (2184 m) is a foothill near the confluence of the Clyde and Havelock Rivers in the upper Rangitata /Erewhon area.  The alpine views from the top are said to be one of the best of any summit in Canterbury. \nA full day is needed for the walk\, so an early start will be required.  The start time given below may change. \nPlease note that this trip will only go ahead if the weather conditions are ideal. \nGrade: Hard\nContact: Andrew – 612 6127 / 027 936 5040
URL:https://sctrampingclub.org.nz/trip/mt-potts/
LOCATION:Mt Potts
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210302T070000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210302T190000
DTSTAMP:20260429T100353
CREATED:20200622T095202Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210210T080059Z
UID:867-1614668400-1614711600@sctrampingclub.org.nz
SUMMARY:Mt Somers - Day Trip
DESCRIPTION:This trip will take place on Tuesday 2nd March\, so may suit those who find it difficult to get out on our weekend trips. \nThe track starts at the Sharplin Falls carpark\, climbs over Hookey Knob to a plateau area\, then ascends to the summit (1688 m) via a ridge on the south face of the mountain.  Good views in all directions are obtained from the top. \nThe walk takes 6 to 8 hours\, and a good level of fitness is necessary.  An early start from Timaru will be necessary. \nGrade: Moderate – Hard\nContact: Andrew – 612 6127 / 027 936 5040
URL:https://sctrampingclub.org.nz/trip/mt-somers-day-or-overnight-trip/
LOCATION:Mt Somers
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210227T063000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210227T183000
DTSTAMP:20260429T100353
CREATED:20210210T090115Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210210T090115Z
UID:1026-1614407400-1614450600@sctrampingclub.org.nz
SUMMARY:Bush Stream - Day Trip
DESCRIPTION:Bush Stream is one of the side-streams you cross over near the head of Lake Pukaki on your way to Mt Cook. \nThe plan is to follow the route up the stream for 2 to 3 hours\, have lunch in a suitable spot\, and then return. \nDue to the driving distance involved an early (6:30) start will be necessary\, but this will be compensated for by a compulsory ice-cream stop on the way home (if the shops are still open!). \nContact: Barry – 688 5320 / 021 026 89877
URL:https://sctrampingclub.org.nz/trip/bush-stream-day-trip/
LOCATION:Bush Stream (Mt Cook area)
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210222T184500
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210222T203000
DTSTAMP:20260429T100353
CREATED:20210210T081404Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210221T223212Z
UID:1017-1614019500-1614025800@sctrampingclub.org.nz
SUMMARY:February Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Our February meeting\, which would ordinarily have taken place on Monday 8th\, has been postponed by two weeks to Monday 22nd due to clashing with the Waitangi Day long weekend. \nPresident John (“PJ” to those who know him well enough!)\, has sussed out some interesting short walks at Temuka and will be our guide for the evening. \nMeet by the Temuka Police Station at 6:45 pm.  Those wanting to share transport from Timaru should meet at the Aorangi Stadium Morgans Road carpark at 6:15. \nApparently there is a Frisbee Golf course in the area of the walks\, so bring along something circular and unbreakable you can throw if you want to have a go at this as well.  According to PJ\, all bribes will be accepted!  With the nights starting to draw in a bit torches and/or headlamps may also be required. \nIf the weather really looks doubtful on the night contact John (688 8536 / 027 673 4644) or Graham (686 1651 / 021 082 93331) between 5:30 and 6:00 to see if it is still on. \nGrade: Easy!
URL:https://sctrampingclub.org.nz/trip/1017/
LOCATION:Temuka
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210213T063000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210213T183000
DTSTAMP:20260429T100353
CREATED:20201124T090443Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210210T075339Z
UID:986-1613197800-1613241000@sctrampingclub.org.nz
SUMMARY:Mt Oxford - Day Trip
DESCRIPTION:This is a moderate 4 hour walk\, starting not far from Oxford township\, and is said to be the best sub-alpine walk in the region. From the top spectacular views of the Canterbury Plains can be obtained. \nDue to the travel time to get to and from the track\, an early (6:30) start from Timaru will be necessary. \nGrade: Moderate\nContact: Barry – 688 5320 / 021 026 89877
URL:https://sctrampingclub.org.nz/trip/mt-oxford-day-trip/
LOCATION:Mt Oxford
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210206T070000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210208T190000
DTSTAMP:20260429T100353
CREATED:20201124T085737Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210128T082013Z
UID:983-1612594800-1612810800@sctrampingclub.org.nz
SUMMARY:Cameron Hut (Lake Heron area) - Two Trip Options:  Two Day or Three Day Trip
DESCRIPTION:This hut is nestled beneath some very big peaks and is near the Arrowsmith Range.  It is said to offer some spectacular alpine scenery.  Two trips are on offer – one of two days and the other of three days\, as detailed below.  Both trips start on the Saturday of the Waitangi Day long weekend. \nCameron River + South Ashburton [Hakatere]\nDate: 6-8 February [Waitangi weekend]\nGrade: Medium/Hard\nContact: Wayne 027 920 6638 or Barry 021 0268 9877 \nThere are two trips and two parties involved:\n(1)  One party goes into the Cameron Hut near Lake Heron on Saturday the 6th and comes out the same way on the 7th.  Grade: Moderate.\n(2)  The second party also goes into the Cameron Hut for the first night on the 6th but crosses over into the South Ashburton on the 7th and comes out on Monday the 8th via the Cameron.  Grade: Hard \nIntentions:  Leaving Timaru at 7am on Saturday the 6th Feb and walking into the Cameron Hut via the Cameron River.  Staying at the Cameron Hut for the first night\, a Canterbury Mountaineering Club hut with a fee of $10 per person per night.  The hut is sited in a unique glacial moraine basin that resembles a moonscape and there are spectacular views of the Arrowsmith Range out of the hut’s picture window.  On day two both parties start by walking back down the Cameron.  One party walks right out to the vehicles and goes home.  The second party walks part way back down the Cameron\, then climbs up an unmarked route up an unnamed small side creek on the true right that leads to a saddle with a creek that drops down to the South Ashburton opposite an ex musterers hut (now owned by DOC and called Top Hut).  Night two at Top Hut.  On day three there is a short walk down the South Ashburton then a climb up an unmarked route over another saddle that drops us back into the Cameron and then out to the vehicles.  Approximately 7 hours per day. \nNote:  As this is a long weekend there will likely be several parties at the Cameron Hut so we will carry tents. Top Hut is more off the beaten track and is not expected to be as popular.  Also note that in this area there is matagouri and spaniard around\, so high gaiters are preferable to low ones if you have them.
URL:https://sctrampingclub.org.nz/trip/cameron-hut-lake-heron-area-three-day-trip/
LOCATION:Cameron Hut
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