Swampy Lagoons
OTMC Tramping Trip Programme (November 2023 Onwards)
All trips subject to alteration - please check with leader listed, particularly Sunday trips

The trip cost for every participant on weekend trips using rental vans + additional private transport is as indicated below and on the printed trip card, payable only to the Treasurer in advance.
The trip cost shown for day trips is payable to the driver before leaving the clubrooms.
The cost listed on the trip card is a guide only and may vary due to fuel pricing.
Non-member surcharge is an additional $14-00 for all weekend and longer trips.

Day trips meet at the place and time shown on the trip programme (if not noted contact the trip leader listed)

Please read the trip notes for Day and Weekend Trips before signing up or attending trips.

Trip Grades:

E (Easy):
3-5 hours tramping time per day
E-M (Easy-Moderate): 4-6 hours tramping time per day
M (Moderate): 5-7 hours tramping time per day
M-F (Moderate-Fit): 6-8 hours tramping time per day
F (Fit): 7-9 hours tramping time per day
FE (Fitness Essential): 10 hours plus tramping time per day
C (Climbing)
I (Instruction)

ALL:
Trip has a range of options suitable for all grades (trampers split into similar fitness parties)

Day Trip Departures - these are as noted (most have Google Map Links)

CLUBROOMS = OTMC Clubrooms, 3 Young Street, Dunedin

WOODHAUGH = Woodhaugh Gardens (near George St bridge)
Non Members are welcome on OTMC trips, and we ask all intending participants to download and read our 'Tramping with the OTMC' guide - this contains important information on how our trips are run, how to keep yourself safe and how you can assist our leaders as they plan our trips. The OTMC does not offer 'guided walks' and there is in an expectation that all participants will follow the guidelines outlined in our 'Tramping with the OTMC Guide'. Participation on OTMC trips is at the discretion of the trip leader.
NOVEMBER 2023 Destination Grade Leader Phone Meet Cost
11-12 McIntosh Hut / Black Peak M Sharon Campbell 021 778 929
12 Government Track E-M Rebecca Armstrong 021 129 3802 Clubrooms, 9am $8
18-19 Ohau Valleys All Richards Forbes 021 510 760    
19 Grahams Bush to Bethunes Gully   Debbie Guthrie 022 020 3545 Woodhaugh, 9am $5
25-26 Naseby Weekend All Rebecca Armstrong 021 129 3801
26 Naseby Day Trip   Rebecca Armstrong 021 129 3802 Clubrooms, 8am  
             
DECEMBER 2023 Destination Grade Leader Phone Meet Cost
3 Harbour Cone Loop M Debbie Guthrie 022 020 3545 Clubrooms, 9am $5
9-10 Macetown
10 Escarpment Track Work Party E-M Tony Timperley 03 473 7257 Woodhaugh, 9am $2
16 (Sat) Huriawa Pa / Karitane Beach E Jade Pettinger 022 344 7034 Woodhaugh, 1pm $10
17 Pineapple Track to Leith Saddle M Debbie Guthrie 020 020 3545 Woodhaugh, 9am $5
28 Dec - 2 Jan Ruataniwha Conservation Park - Lake Ōhau
Hopkins Valley New Year Trip
Steffan Rolfe 027 376 2841
             
JANUARY 2024 Destination Grade Leader Phone Meet Cost
7            
14 Taieri Mouth to Brighton M Jane Cloete 027 408 7806 Sunnyvale Sports Ground, 8.50am $10
20-21 Mt Armstrong Gordon Tocher 021 677 818
21            
27 (Sat) Allans Beach / Hoopers Inlet E Jade Pettinger 022 344 7034 Clubrooms, 1pm $6
28            
             
FEBRUARY 2024 Destination Grade Leader Phone Meet Cost
3-6 Stag Saddle (Two Thumb Track)   Laurence Prattley 027 222 9772    
4 OTMC Half-Marathon (tbc) F-FE     Booth Rd, 6am $0
11            
18 Careys Creek (Double Hill to Evansdale Glen) E Jade Pettinger 022 344 7034 Woodhaugh, 9am $7
24-25 Routeburn In A Day   Caitlin Robertson 027 489 1153
25            
             
MARCH 2024 Destination Grade Leader Phone Meet Cost
3-4 Eyre Mountains Andrew McConnell 022 089 6537
3 Mihiwaka Bush Bash M Gordon Tocher 021 677 818    
10 Honeycomb - Rongomai Track   Tony Timperley 03 473 7257 Woodhaugh, 9am $6
9-10 Scott Creek Circuit Ian Billinghurst
17            
24            
23-25 Snowy Gorge / Ahuriri (Otago Anniversary Weekend) Caitlin Robertson &
Andrew McConnell
027 489 1153
022 089 6537
29 March / 1 April Wilkin / Young via Gillespie Pass
(Easter 4-Days)
   
31            
             
APRIL 2024 Destination Grade Leader Phone Meet Cost
7
14            
13-14 Earnslaw Burn Steffan Rolfe 027 376 2841
21            
25-28 Poulter / Esk Valleys
28            
             
MAY 2024 Destination Grade Leader Phone Meet Cost
4-5 Roxburgh Jane Cloete 027 408 7806
5            
12 Highcliff / Buskin / Boulder Beach / Paradise   Tony Timperley      
18-19 Mueller Hut Emma & Garry Power 021 270 1109
19            
26            
             
JUNE 2024 Destination Grade Leader Phone Meet Cost
1-3 Winter Kepler (King's Birthday) Mark Stephenson 027 615 1870
2        
9            
16            
23
28-30 Countess Range (Eglinton - Matariki 3 Days) Ian Billinghurst
30            
             
JULY 2024 Destination Grade Leader Phone Meet Cost
7            
14            
20-21 Winter Routeburn (Crossover)  
21            
28            
             
AUGUST 2024 Destination Grade Leader Phone Meet Cost
3-4 Rock And Pillar Range Rodger Clarkson 021 0268 2778
4            
11            
18            
24-25 Stewart Island North West Circuit (11 Days)
(tentative date - tbc)
25            
             
SEPTEMBER 2024 Destination Grade Leader Phone Meet Cost
1            
7-8 Aspiring Hut, West Matukituki Caitlin Robertson 027 489 1153
8            
15            
21-22 Catlins Camping   Rodger Clarkson 021 026 82778    
22            
29            
             
OCTOBER 2024 Destination Grade Leader Phone Meet Cost
6            
12-13 Ahuriri / Canyon Creek
13            
20            
26-28 Rees / Dart (5 Days) Mark Stephenson 027 615 1870
27            
             
NOVEMBER 2024 Destination Grade Leader Phone Meet Cost
3            
10            
17            
24            
             
             
             
DECEMBER 2024 Destination Grade Leader Phone Meet Cost
1            
8