3148 Egmont Base Camp

3148 Egmont Base Camp

Long Weekend 25th - 28th October 2024

Leaving Friday 2pm Oct 25th (the second vehicle could leave at 5.30pm if enough people request this. Please clearly message your preference in your registration).

Trip Rationale:  4.5 hrs drive – includes 2 x 20 min stops; Arrive 6.30pm Check in is by 8pm

Sunlight Hours:   06:20 – 19:55

Weather Impact: None, if you bring inside activities – books, cards, board games etc

                             We will all check often with the mountain conditions to make safe tramp choices.

Participants:

Numbers Limited - BOOK EARLY:  You must book your own 3 x $28 Hut bunk nights ASAP before you register for this trip.  First in First served!  34 bunks. Fri 25th – 28th Mon checkout – 10am 

Note: Anyone booking on the DOC site must set up their own DOC Hut account before they can book

Fitness/Tramps:

Wide Range:  choose your activity at a level you are comfortable with, long day tramps, short walks from the base or simply sit on the deck and enjoy the fantastic views or visit local attractions?

The Tramps:  here is the DOC Brochure link - a mix of tramps for different abilities

https://www.doc.govt.nz/parks-and-recreation/places-to-go/taranaki/places/egmont-national-park/north-egmont-area/?tab-id=50578  Tramps chosen will depend on the mountain conditions and the weather forecast

Fit full day tramps proposed:  

Saturday – walk left: a group could be dropped off early at a road end and walk back to the hut – via the Stratford Plateau/Translator Road Tracks or the Curtis Falls/Maketawa Tracks

Sunday – walk right: a group could walk to Holly Hut and back via the Kokowai/Kaiauai/Ram Tracks

Transport:

WTC Trip Aim:  WTC will have a minimum of 2 vehicles and have enough drivers to allow for some drop-offs/pick-ups for multi-choices each day

Hertz Drivers Rules: any WTC member can register as a driver for any WTC Hertz Hired vehicle

Private Groups: those who choose to travel on their own, please register as normal and state in the comments ‘I DON’T WANT A WTC SEAT’ and then email the leader with your travel ETA’s etc

Accommodation:

Back packer style - The Camphouse must be booked in advanced. Parking is close by.

Full details:  https://www.doc.govt.nz/parks-and-recreation/places-to-go/taranaki/places/egmont-national-park/things-to-do/lodges/the-camphouse/

Any questions, queries, suggestions welcome to…

Leader:  Theresa O’Leary

Cost: shared transport; guide: Kia-$149 a day, seats 7 with packs + fuel a van, seats 12 $179 + fuel and your pre-paid $28 a night x 3 = $84pp hut tickets ☺

Leader: Theresa O'Leary Phone: 027 4162633
 
Grade: Up to you Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.  
Transport: Senior member as above Senior non-member  
Accommodation: $28 per night

 

 

 

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Event Information

Event Date Fri 25th Oct 2024
Event End Date Mon 28th Oct 2024
Cut Off Date Tue 22nd Oct 2024
Capacity Unlimited
Registered 9