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.
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 |
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| Grade: | Up to you | Email: | ||
| 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 |