Auckland University Tramping Club

Welcome to Auckland University Tramping Club

You've found the website of the Auckland University Tramping Club, right now the new year is in full swing with lots of trips and events happening every weekend, check out our trips and events section for details. If you'd like to join the club then you can join right now here on the website.

We have a regular 'club lunch' on Tuesdays in Albert Park between 12:30pm and 1:30pm every week that lectures are on. Feel free to come along and say hi, just look out for the big Auckland University Tramping Club banner!

Let's get out tramping!

A Few Track Updates...

Submitted by Kat on Tue, 05/01/2010 - 07:09

Te Henga Walkway – Bethells bridge:

The bridge adjacent to the car park at the bethells end of the Te Henga Walkway was damaged in a recent flood event. The bridge was closed for a Short time however the Department has undertaken minor repair works to ensure it is safe to cross. Further repairs will take place in the new year to brign the bridge back into line. In the mean time proceed with caution and call the doc hotline to report any safety concerns on( 0800 dochot)

Goldie Bush Walkway upgrade works:

Upgrade works will continue after the Christmas break on the Constable Road end of the Goldie Bush Walkway. Works will comence again on the 11th of January 2010. From this date to the completion of works (expected to be the beginning of March) this section of the walkway will be Closed. The closure is to ensure visitor safety, and to minimise damage to fragile earthworks during the constuction period .Visitors will still be able to access the other sections of track from the Horsman Road end during this
period. Signage and barriers will be in place on site outliing the closures. For further information call the Auckland Area Office on 09 445 9274 or to report safety concerns please call (0800 dochot)

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year

Submitted by robconnolly on Sun, 27/12/2009 - 10:23

Hi Everyone,

As Website Officer and on behalf of all the committee I'd just like to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and a Happy and Safe New Year!

I'm going away over the new year, so if you have problems with the site please be aware that I may not get back to you right away. Having said that, please still contact me on website [at] autc [dot] org [dot] nz.

Cheers,

Rob
AUTC Website Officer

first aid info for summer

Submitted by Anton Gulley on Thu, 17/12/2009 - 11:58

here is an email i received

Anton
gullant [at] gmail [dot] com

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updates of Backcountry huts removed and not available for accomodation

Submitted by Charis on Wed, 09/12/2009 - 10:45

Hello everyone!

I have attached an updated list of backcountry huts that are removed and not available for accomodation! some of the huts appear on the maps, but are actually no longer exist..so do consult DOC visitor centre or etc before you go!

happy tramping!

cheers,
Charis

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Results of the AUTC Photo of the Year Competition!!

Submitted by Charis on Thu, 03/12/2009 - 10:57

Hello Trampers!

So, the AUTC Photo of the Year Competition is now over! Thank you soooo much for entering the competition!

Congratulations to the winners!

Best Scenic Photo of the Year winner: Lake Daniells by Keri Yukich
"Good use of portrait, like the mist, sharp and well exposed" commented by Shaun Barnett.
Runner-up: Lake Daniells (2) by Keri Yukich
"Good composition, moody conditions" commented by Shaun Barnett

Most Hilarious Photo of the Year winner: Business as usual by Erik Tomsen
"Excellent pose, nice sepia tone, good use of portrait and angle of cigar" commented by Shaun Barnett
Runner-up: A waltz to remember by Erik Tomsen
"Good pose, nice outfits" commented by Shaun Barnett

If you'd like to flip through all these great photos once again, go to http://www.autc.org.nz/gallery

Great thanks to Shaun Barnett for being our judge, and Rosanna Walton and Richard Greatrex for organising this photo competition.

Thank you once again!

Have a fab summer!

Track update: Closure of the Pouakai circuit

Submitted by Charis on Thu, 26/11/2009 - 12:01

Hello everyone,

Pouakai Circuit is closed until further notice. The swing bridge on the Kaiauai Track section has been washed out.

Trampers can still walk from North Egmont via Holly Hut to Pouakai Hut but must return the same way or exit via the Mangorei Track and arrange transport.

So, please be aware of that if you are heading to that area. :)

Thanks

Cheers,
Charis

A bit of shameless self promotion

Submitted by Rion on Sat, 07/11/2009 - 09:14

Hi all
As many of you know andy and I are conducting an epic 72 day trip up the Alps. If you want to keep an eye on how things are going watch talesfromthebiv.blogspot.com
cheers
Rion

Goldie's Bush Track Upgrades

Submitted by Kat on Tue, 03/11/2009 - 09:29

Hey all....

Received this a few days ago. If you're planning trips there, be aware that you won't be able to access all of the tracks.

"Upgrade works have begun on the Constable Road End of the walkway.
The planned works includes the upgrade of the track from the Constable Road end to the Mokoroa Stream crossing including the
installation of a new bridge across the Mokoroa stream. The planned works also includes the installation of a new carpark and a small toilet facility at this road end.

Construction works on site will be underway from the 29th of October through to the 18th of December. During this time there will be no major disruption to users of the track although users can expect some delay and should adhere to alll safety signage on site. Works will break for the Christmas period and then start again on the 11th ofJanuray comencing at the end of February 2010. Throughout this second period the Constable road section of the walkway will be closed to all use. Visitors wishing to walk in the reserve wil need to access it from the Horsman Road end instead.

Closures and delays are for visitor safety reasons primarily and to ensure minimal disturbance to the fragile nature of the works during the construction phase of the project. For further information please contact the Auckland Area office on 09 445 9142."

Peak Safety course

Submitted by Anton Gulley on Fri, 16/10/2009 - 09:00

Hay everyone.

here is a course or two that you may be intested in.

PreHospital Emergency Care, 5 Days, Rotorua, November 9th-13th

PreHospital Emergency Care Refresher, Rotorua, November 12th-13th

Outdoor First Aid, 2 Days, OPC, December 7th-8th

First Aid Refresher, OPC, December 7th

PreHospital Emergency Care, 5 Days, Auckland, January 4th-8th

PreHospital Emergency Care Refresher, Auckland, January 7th-8th

look at
www.peaksafety.co.nz
for more info

ps AUTC scholarships still apply (a subsidy from the club of up to half the course fee). you will have to put forword a very good case for some of these courses though
email safety [at] autc [dot] org [dot] nz