Lyttelton Market and Cass Bay
“I didn’t expect such a big group,” I mentioned as 12 trampers attempted to tackle the pipeline. I only put the trip up less than 48 hours ago. “Eh, that’s because Christchurch is full of…
Banks Peninsula
Drybush track with small kiddos (2-6 years)
The original plan was to climb Mt Vernon. We met at a green flat area at the end of Albert Terrace, at the bottom of the hills. To my surprise, all 12 adults, along with…
Lyttelton to Lyttelton walking marathon 2024
This year was quite special for a few reasons: If I’m not mistaken, it was the first time I didn’t need to postpone the walking marathon due to bad weather. Everybody finished, including six prospective…
Rod Donald Hut from Port Levy Saddle with kids
Rod Donald Hut is a cosy, well mantained and clean hut, ideal for kids. Perhaps the biggest advantage of the hut is that it has only 9 bunks, so if you wish to have it…
The pipeline with the little people
This was the first club trip for kids with an age limit. I’d like to believe that all kids should be welcome on our family-friendly trips, but I have to acknowledge the tremendous difference in…
1000m in Port Hills: Mt Pleasant – Cass Bay – Stan Helms Track – Bridle Path
At the start, there were 13 of us. The group consisted of prospective members, CTC folks, and their friends. First, we climbed up Bridle Path and continued along Mt. Cavendish to Mt. Pleasant. Funnily enough,…
Packhorse hut with 3 year old
I think this may have been the 4th time for Elliot at Packhorse Hut. It’s hard to tell if he remembers the previous times. This time we had the company of another toddler: Adrian, the…
Family walk to Mt Sugarloaf
This was our fourth tramp for kids and the last day trip for kids in 2023. This wee adventure attracted 13 adults and 14 kids of very young age, typically between 2 and 6 years….
Quail Island with CTC family walk with kids
There were many of us. I believe one reason for this was that participants had already purchased their ferry tickets ahead of time, making it harder to pull out. Twenty adults and sixteen kids boarded…
Mt Fitzgerald on Banks Peninsula
Starting off from the Kaituna Valley Rd carpark, we swiftly began heading up along the Monument Track. I really enjoy this part of the Port Hills; it feels remote, the ascent is gradual, and the…