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Re: from the Hutt to Days Bay

Alyn — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 18:53:18 GMT

Anyone want to go up Mt Matthews or a similar day walk in the Orongorongos such as the Orongorongo Loop Track instead of or alongside this?

I could provide car transport to Catchpool valley and back again and would be looking to start from Wellington at around 9am. I am also up for a nice lunch on the top including a fry up or something. We would be back in Wellington early evening.

Text me if interested.

If should be a nice fine day for getting out.

Belmont Bunkers Day Trip

Alyn — Wed, 04 May 2011 00:06:31 GMT

Ok the plan for this is to head into the Belmont Regional Park for a day walk this weekend. It will be whichever of Saturday or Sunday is best weatherwise. I’ll make a call on Friday. Along the way there is a diverse range of landforms and vegetation as well as old amunition bunkers from WW2.

We do need a good day for this since we go above the bushline and if its wet or unsuitable weather both days then we may do something else instead like weeding and cleaning at my place.....

You will need to bring:

- Raincoat

- Warm clothing and a change of clothes

- Lunch and snacks

- A torch (we always take one of these even if we don't expect to be back late)

- Water bottle

- $5 for the driver unless we take your car

Can everyone who can bring a car let me know. We only have mine at this stage although one may be enough depending on signups.

The plan would be to meet at Hunter at 8.30am and we should be back in town by evening. If interested email me.

Re: Big challenge coming up for the club

Alyn — Fri, 12 Nov 2010 19:54:05 GMT

This came a step closer to becoming law this week when this Bill passed its second reading.

The bill now has to pass its committee and third reading stages before becoming law, but this might not happen this year before the summer recess because Parliament is running out of sitting days and private member's bills (of which this is one) are only debated every second Wednesday.

National and ACT supported the Bill with all other parties opposed.

Lunchtime Forum - Mokihinui

Alyn — Wed, 22 Sep 2010 17:01:34 GMT

There is a lunchtime forum co-hosted by Kevin Hague Green MP and Craig Potton, wildflife photographer and author on Thursday 23 September at 12.15pm (seminar room 1, St Andrews on the Terrace).

The Mokihinui, on the West Coast of the South Island, is one of New Zealand's last remaining wild rivers and is under threat from an 85m hydro dam proposed by Meridian Energy.

Kevin and Craig will screen 'A Tale of Two Rivers' and excerpts from Craig's upcoming 'Rivers' TV series, followed by a discussion on the Mokihinui, the proposed dam, and what we can do.

RSVP to Sophie Belton on Sophie.belton@parliament.govt.nz or 817 8253 or just come along on the day if interested.

Re: Day Trip this weekend

Alyn — Sat, 22 May 2010 02:12:39 GMT

The day trip is on Sunday. Meet at Hunter car park at 9am if keen and bring a car if you have one.

Re: Day Trip this weekend

Alyn — Wed, 19 May 2010 22:02:40 GMT

Ok the plan for this is to head into the Rimutaka FP for a day loop walk down to the Orongorongo valley and back out. It will be whichever of Saturday or Sunday is best weatherwise. At this stage this is likely to be Sunday but I’ll make a call on Friday. An easier option could be East Harbour FP.

You will need to bring:

- Raincoat

- Warm clothing and a change of clothes

- Lunch and snacks

- A torch (we always take one of these even if we don't expect to be back late)

- Water bottle

- $5 for the driver unless we take your car

Can everyone who can bring a car let me know. We only have mine at this stage although one may be enough depending on signups.

The plan would be to meet at Hunter at 9ish and then its about 30- 40 mins drive and we should be back in town by evening. Any further questions email me.

It should be fun.

Gourmet Extravaganza!

Alyn — Tue, 20 Apr 2010 01:11:12 GMT

The trip this weekend is a gourmet tramp (actually it’s more of an eating exercise with the odd drink or two for good measure as well) where we descend on some unsuspecting hut someone in the hills probably quite close by with the general idea to make some nice food not usually enjoyed on regular tramps. In the past we have had pizza, scones, salmon bagels so don’t hesitate to use some imagination…..

The plan is to leave Wellington on Saturday at a time yet to be decided and returning on Sunday with about a 2 hour walk to the hut. The cost is likely to be $10 for travel unless you bring a car. You will then be put into food groups to plan your fest.

So come along to the meeting to sign up and remember to state if you have any food issues (such as being a vege so that all the veges can be bunched together etc…:)

If you can’t make the meeting then email me asap so that you don’t miss out. In the past it’s usually a whole lot of fun.

Cheers!

Re: BBQ next week

Alyn — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 19:09:54 GMT

This will be at my place at 20 Zetland St in Highbury. Check out how to get there here

Bring beer and food from 7pm. There will be sausages and T sauce provided.

See you there.

Double Bed Going Free to a Good Home

Alyn — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 18:35:13 GMT

Mattress and legs included. Its a few years old but still comfy and in great nick.

It needs to be gone from my place by Xmas, if not I'll be donating it to the Salvation Army or something similar.

Let me know if you'd like it. First in first served.

Re: Climbing Taranaki aka Mounting the Mount

Alyn — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 20:15:35 GMT

The plan would be to drive to North Egmont Friday night and then camp in the shelter there and then head up to the summit early on Saturday have a play in the crater and then head over to Syme Hut for Saturday night and then down to Dawson Falls and along the plateau track back to North Egmont visitor centre on Sunday and then drive back to Wgtn on Sunday night.

To come on this trip you will need to be confident using crampons and an ice axe as some parts near the summit get quite steep.

Also at the moment Saturday looks ok but the long range forecast for Sunday isn't one that inspires a desire to be above the bushline on Sunday, including getting down from the top. If that is the case then there may need to be an alternative.

Come to the meeting tonight to find out more.