posted Feb 27, 2013, 6:27 PM by Robert Wopereis
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updated Feb 27, 2013, 6:29 PM
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February
2nd 2013 marked the official opening of the first section of The Old Ghost
Road. The project is a partnership between the Mokihinui – Lyell Backcountry
Trust and the Department of Conservation and is supported by community and
business interests. A 25 km section at
the southern end of the trail has opened for mountain-bikers and trampers who
wish to get their first experience of The Old Ghost Road. This section of trail
starts at the picturesque Lyell Historic Reserve (110m altitude) in the Upper
Buller Gorge (SH6 between Murchison and Inangahua) and ascends to the Lyell Saddle
at 875m and then on up to lofty heights of the Lyell Range at just under 1300m.
The section of trail that is open terminates at Mt Montgomery.
The
Trust has built four huts on the trail – at Lyell Saddle, Ghost Lake, Stern
Valley and Specimen Point. The eleven-bunk Lyell Saddle Hut, purpose-built for
trail users, is now open to the public. At $15 a night, bunks can be booked
online by visiting The Old Ghost Road website.
The
Trust is completing the Seddonville end of the trail through to Limestone Creek
with this section expected to be opened by April this year. Once completed DOC
will take over the maintenance of both trail ends, and are working closely with
the Trust to complete the middle 35% section of the trail.
From
April 2013 the Mokihinui Forks Hut, which has been recently renovated by DOC,
will transfer to the management of the Trust and will become part of the online
booking process. DOC also will be upgrading Goat Creek Hut later this year and
this too will come under the management of the Trust.
Along
with huts, a number of bridges have been constructed, crossing over major
rivers and making traversing an area in the Mokihinui Gorge known as
"Suicide Bluff" safer for both trampers and cyclists.
When
completed the 80km trail is planned to be a four or five day tramp, or a two
day mountain bike ride.
For bookings
visit: http://www.oldghostroad.org.nz/trail-accommodation |
posted Feb 27, 2013, 6:12 PM by Robert Wopereis
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updated Feb 27, 2013, 6:28 PM
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In December 2012 two new tramping routes were opened in South Marlborough. The Leatham - Molesworth Route is a 56km loop track taking 4-5 days to complete. The East-West Route links the Clarence Conservation Park with the Sedgemere Chalet on the Rainbow Road and takes 5-6 days to complete and is 115km in length. Route guides with maps can be downloaded by visiting the DOC website. From: www.doc.govt.nz > Parks & recreation > Tracks & walks > Marlborough > South Marlborough > Mloesworth routes |
posted Feb 27, 2013, 5:51 PM by Robert Wopereis
DOC is now selling $15 hut tickets (green colour).This is a more convenient alternative for trampers staying at serviced huts, avoiding the need to carry several of the regular $5 hut tickets (blue colour). Youth tickets are available as $7.50 (orange) as well as the normal $2.50 (yellow). |
posted Dec 26, 2012, 12:05 AM by Robert Wopereis
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updated Dec 26, 2012, 12:41 AM
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The 2012 11th edition of “Safety in the Mountains” is available through the club for $5.00.
Club members may order a copy by contacting Secretary Jo Ecroyd 544 7038. |
posted Sep 16, 2012, 2:08 AM by Robert Wopereis
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updated Dec 3, 2012, 1:08 PM
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The Graham Valley South Branch Road to Flora carpark has reopened.
The main access road to Kahurangi National Park was officially reopened on Saturday 1 December after being closed for six months because of a massive slip.
Maitai Valley Road closed.
There is no vehicle access to the Maitai Dam because of the construction of a secondary water pipeline to Nelson city.
A walking track or biking track from Smiths Ford (where the road is closed) to the Maitai Dam takes one hour's walking time.
A key to the locked gate for tramping groups can be obtained from the Nelson City Council, although the road may be muddy in places.
UPDATE:
From about the end of October 2012 the Maitai Valley Road will be closed from the Maitai Motor Camp to the Maitai Dam (except for residents).
The road closure is expected to continue until July 2013. |
posted Sep 16, 2012, 1:57 AM by Robert Wopereis
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updated Sep 16, 2012, 1:58 AM
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The winning photos from from this years Club Photo Compettion have been put on the Photo Competition page (under Trips & Events), as well as a full list of the placegetters.
Get out and take those winning photos for the 2013 compettion! |
posted May 3, 2012, 3:51 PM by Oliver Steding
The second volume of our Club Disc has been released on Wednesday at the AGM 2012. The new disc comes with a lot of new features such animated maps, track & hut information, and more. Contact Oliver Steding or Robert Wopereis to get your copy!
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posted Oct 31, 2011, 6:07 PM by Oliver Steding
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updated Oct 31, 2011, 6:19 PM
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WTC Club Disc Vol.01Our first Club disc has been released. As announced it contains photographs and video footage from past trips in the period of May to October 2011. The price is $15 for a DVD or Blu-ray. Features: - DVD Video and Data Disc - Menu and Submenu pages - 17 individual Slideshows (17 trips/ 287 pictures in total) - 51min of Video Footage (7 different trips) - Trip reports (PDF) - Newsletter (PDF) To get your copy contact: oliver.steding@googlemail.com. |
posted Oct 10, 2011, 8:38 PM by Oliver Steding
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updated Oct 10, 2011, 8:40 PM
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The Club is going to release a Club Disc soon, which will be available as a DVD and Blu-ray. The disc will contain photographs and video footage taken on trips by various club members.
The disc will be available soon, but currently we are still gathering material. So if you have taken any photographs on trips in the period of May - October 2011 let us know.
For further information or to contribute photographs or other content contact me: oliver.steding@googlemail.com
See you on the next trip!
Oliver
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posted Oct 2, 2011, 2:36 PM by Oliver Steding
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updated Oct 4, 2011, 7:09 PM
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I proudly present our new webadress: www.waimeatrampingclub.org.nz - Thanks to Robert Wopereis for his help and purchasing our new domain on behalf of the club.
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