See Below For A Definition Of Trip Types & Grades
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September
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TARARUAS – Ohau
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Sep 03-05
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Tramp 1
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River Travel Skills & North Ohau Hut
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Sep 03-05
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Tramp 2
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Te Matawai & Waiopehu
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Sep 05 (Sun)
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Tramp
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Mangaone Walkway
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TARARUAS – Kiriwhakapapa
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Sep 10-12
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Tramp 1
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Camping at Rabbit Flat BBQ
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Sep 10-12
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Tramp 2
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Cow Creek – Mitre Flats
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Sep 10-12
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Tramp 3
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Cattle Ridge
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Sep 12 (Sun)
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Tramp
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Barney’s Whare
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Sep 16 (Thu)
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Ramble
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Nga Manu
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PUREORA FOREST PARK
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Sep 17-19
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Tramp 1
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Mt. Pureora – Bog Inn Hut
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Sep 17-19
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Tramp 2
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Mt. Pureora – Waihaha Hut
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Sep 17-19
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Tramp 3
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Mt. Pureora – Waihaha – Hauhungaroa Hut
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Sep 19 (Sun)
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Tramp
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Pylon Track – Smith’s Creek Waterfall
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Sep 21 (Tue Even)
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Tramp
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Moonlight – Southern Walkway
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TARARUAS – Ngatiawa
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Sep 24-26
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Tramp 1
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Kapakapanui Hut
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Sep 24-26
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Tramp 2
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Renata Hut – Akatarawa Saddle
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Sep 24-26
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Tramp 3
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Elder Biv
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Sep 26 (Sun)
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Tramp
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Browns Stream Xplore
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| Sep 26 (Sun) | Family | Botanical Gardens |
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RUAPEHU LODGE
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Sep 27 – Oct 01
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Ski
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School Holidays Week 1
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Sep 28 (Tue Even)
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MTB 1
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Hutt River Trail
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October |
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EGMONT NATIONAL PARK – Western Side
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Oct 01-03
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Tramp 1
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Waiaua Gorge – Kahui Hut
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Oct 01-03
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Tramp 2
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Kahui and Holly Huts
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Oct 01-03
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Tramp 3
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Ascent alongside Okahu Gorge
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Oct 03 (Sun)
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Tramp
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Stellin Park & Botanic Garden
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RUAPEHU LODGE
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Oct 04-08
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Ski
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School Holidays Week 2
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Oct 05 (Tue Even)
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MTB 1
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Rimutaka Incline
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TARARUAS – Mangahao Dams
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Oct 08-10
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Tramp 1
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Mangahao Flats Hut or Burn Hut
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Oct 08-10
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Tramp 2
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Mangahao – Ohau Traverse
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Oct 08-10
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Tramp 3
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Dundas Ridge
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Oct 10 (Sun)
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Tramp
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Butterfly Creek
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Oct 10 (Sun)
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Tramp
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Gollan’s Stream – Butterfly Creek
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Oct 12 (Tue Even)
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MTB 1
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Silverstream – Harcourt Park
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Oct 12 (Tue Even)
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MTB 2
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St. Pat’s Forest
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TARARUAS – The Pines
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Oct 15-17
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Tramp 1
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Mitre Flats
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Oct 15-17
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Tramp 2
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Mitre Peak
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Oct 15-17
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Tramp 2+
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Tarn Ridge Hut
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Oct 17 (Sun)
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Tramp
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Hutt Forks
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Oct 19 (Tue Even)
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MTB 1
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Waiwhetu Stream – fish & chips @ the clubrooms
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Oct 19 (Tue Even)
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MTB 2
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Eastern Hutt Hills – fish & chips @ the clubrooms
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RUAHINES - Triplex (Labour Weekend)
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Oct 22-25
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Tramp 1
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Triplex – Waikamaka – Waterfall – Broken Ridge
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Oct 22-25
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Tramp 2
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Makaroro – Maropea Forks – Top Maropea – Gold Creek
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Oct 22-25
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Tramp 3
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Makaroro – Mahuru – Colenso – Maropea Forks – Sparrowhawk
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KAIKOURAS - Hapuku (Labour Weekend)
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Oct 22-25
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Alpine
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Hapuku - Mt. Manakau
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Oct 24 (Sun)
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Tramp
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Mangaterere – Sayers Hut
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Oct 26 (Tue Even)
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MTB 1
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Totara Park – Mangaroa Valley
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Oct 26 (Tue Even)
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MTB 2
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Canon Point – Akatarawa Forest
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RIMUTAKA RANGE
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Oct 29-31
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Tramp 1
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Papatahi Hut
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Oct 29-31
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Tramp 2
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Whakanui Creek
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Oct 29-31
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Tramp 3
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Orongorongo Exploration
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Oct 31 (Sun)
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Tramp
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Whakanui & East Whakanui
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November |
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Nov 02 (Tue Even)
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MTB 1
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Old Coach Road
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Nov 02 (Tue Even)
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MTB 2
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Belmont Trig
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MARLBOROUGH SOUNDS
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Nov 05-07
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MTB 2
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Nydia Track and Archer’s Track
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Nov 05-07
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Tramp 1
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Nydia Track
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Nov 07 (Sun)
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Tramp
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Phillip’s Stream
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Nov 09 (Tue Even)
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MTB 1
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Pencarrow Lakes
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Nov 09 (Tue Even)
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MTB 2
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Makara Peak
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TARARUAS - Holdsworth
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Nov 12-14
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Tramp 1
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Jumbo - Holdsworth
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Nov 12-14
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Tramp 2
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High Ridge - Neill
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Nov 12-14
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Tramp 3
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Holdsworth - Mitre
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Nov 14 (Sun)
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Tramp
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High Misty
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Nov 16 (Tue Even)
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MTB 1
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Wainui – Parkway – Moores Valley (Scarecrows)
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Nov 16 (Tue Even)
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MTB 2
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Wainui MTB Park
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Definition of Trip Grades
Grade 1 |
Relaxed pace with plenty of rest stops. All terrain types may be encountered and not always on track. Duration varies depending on the terrain and conditions, but is usually for no more than 6 hours walking time per day. |
Grade 2 |
Steady walking pace with regular snack and drink breaks. Terrain may vary from flat river valleys to trips above the bushline. Some off-track travel may be involved. Duration ca. 6 -8 hours per day depending on conditions. |
Grade 3 |
Brisk pace with fewer drink and snack breaks. Terrain covered is similar to a grade 2 trip but the distance travelled in a day is further. More than 8 hr travel per day. |
Family |
Family Trip - Very relaxed pace. Suitable for small children and with plenty of rest stops. Usually comprises a day walk on a well graded track. |
Climb |
Climbing- Rock or Ice climbing using technical gear |
Ruapehu |
Skiing and other activities with accommodation in the club hut on Mt. Ruapehu. Contact the Ruapehu hut booking officer. |
MTB |
Mountain bike-Fat-tyred bicycle recommended. HELMET ESSENTIAL |
Cyc |
Road bike- Road bicycle recommended. HELMET is still ESSENTIAL |
Note: In winter time, trips may be of a higher grading than the equivalent trip undertaken in summer, depending on conditions (e.g. 1 in summer may equate to 2 in winter). |
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RUAPEHU LODGE - BOOKINGS |
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Please e-mail your bookings to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it at least 24 hours prior to the desired date or phone the Booking Officer Shelly Bruce ph 04 586 8961 leaving a message if there is no reply. |
