Plan: 

• Catch the 83 to Muritati road at 0740 at St James Bus Stop Courtney Place
• Follow route along gollans stream
• catch 83 back from Kowhai road or the Ferry from days bay. Depends how we are feeling
• SUCCESS

I wanna splash about like an Eel. So why not go do a tramp that accomadates this wish of mine

Also, since this is serviced by a bus we wont need any cars, just a snapper card. So Eco friendly.

No cost for this trip, just paying for the bus or ferry.

Gear:

- Shoes you dont mind getting wet.

- lunch and snacks.

- Warm clothes and wet weather gear.

This is a pretty chill day walk, youll just most likely get wet on it. But it will be a good chance to get out there and shake off mid-term blues. 

Also im pretty sure there are some cool orchids(if theyre in bloom), and other cool plants. Also hopefully we see some Tuna (Eels) and Koura (Freshwater Crayfish).

Further details about this track below: 

https://www.wildernessmag.co.nz/trip/gollans-stream-route-east-harbour-regional-park/?srsltid=AfmBOoqhGv8fc-zjtMAagGatlwaLb_dvM-2Vm4h7gfPXYpAT_OxL4TK6

https://wtmc.org.nz/trip-report/breaking-free-of-lockdown/ 

Te Araroa Wellington Trust are responsible for maintaining the TA track in VUWTC's neighbourhood. We'll help them drop off materials onto the Escarpment Track, which will be used to build new information signs. This may involve walking up a HIDDEN track in the middle of the Escarpment the public doesn't know about!

Drivers needed! Will be a day trip up to Pukerua Bay/Paekākāriki area. Fuel cost will be $6-7 per person.

More details coming...

Kia ora, 

As you're likely well aware, the tramping club has a long standing tradition of Tuesday tacos nights.

This year my flat has committed to buying all of our grocieries plastic free, and we'd love for you to give it a go too. So, in the easy and managable form of tacos, I challange you to avoid buying ingredients in plastic packaging for this Tuesday tacos. Perhaps you can take it as an oppurtinity to prepare something extra exciting beforehand. 

My very kind and generous flatmates have offered to cook bulk flatbreads in the hour beforehand, but if anyone else wants to make some to bring as well, as your ingredient contribution, that could be great. 

Cheers!

(address will be shared in the meeting on the 19th)

Guyss I swear this will happen, I pinky promise !!

The Details:

Meet at Freyberg pool for a 5km run up towards the airport around the bays. 
Finish up with a cheeky dip at oriental bay.

Get some coffee afterwards for the hell of it.

Eastern Beach 

rubber against asphalt

we throw our bodies into the squall

sea salt tickles our tongues

as we gallop towards the rising sun

puffed though we are

we dive deep into the surf

pitching our bodies off the sea-wall

a rush of wind

a southerly off the alps

yet cresting over the clouds

Te Rā appears

faint are the flaxen rope controlling his arc

but for one so weary

the pulsing rays and the slow rising

bring a warmth to the bones sapped by squall and by surf

By Hayden

Save the date! VUWTC is hosting a Ceilidh.

Poster design by Gracie Payton

You are formally invited to join us for the VUWTC Ceilidh! This event will be hosted at the Hunter Lounge, Kelburn Campus, on the 8th of May from 19:30 til 22:30. Doors open at 19:30, and dancing starts at 19:45! For those who don't know, a ceilidh is a Scottish or Irish social dance event, featuring live folk music, a bit of dressing up, and a lot of fun! The dances (which take place in pairs or groups of different sizes) are instructed by a 'caller'. Haven't been to a ceilidh before? No worries! The caller will teach us all the moves, and no previous experience is required! We are very excited to have Vic Folk as our live band. The bar will be open for purchase of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks.

What you need

• Whilst there is no formal dress code, people often choose to go for a 'smart casual' vibe! Bear in mind that ceilidh dancing can get pretty hot and heavy, so we suggest wearing something relatively light and comfortable for lots of moving around.
• Even if you come in your finest suit or best dress, comfortable shoes (or no shoes!) such as trainers are recommended to reduce the risk of ankle-related injuries and falls.
• Water! The bar will have water, but also consider bringing your own water bottle along so that you can stay easily hydrated throughout the night. There will be time and space to take breaks from the dancing.

Tickets

Your ticket price covers the cost of the venue, band, and also includes pizza served by Hunter Lounge. 

We are pleased to have extended the ceilidh invitation to other VUW and Wellington-based clubs! This means that tickets may sell quickly, so be prepared to grab yours. Tickets will go on sale HERE on Tuesday 21st April, during the time of VUWTC's usual weekly meetings (you do not need to attend this meeting or be a VUWTC member to buy a ticket!). 

Tickets are $24.

CRITTERS!

Kia ora guys! I'm super keen to find some cool bugs and animals along the Zealandia fenceline. Hoping to find Giant weta, Gekos, Velvet worms, Basicaly anything with legs (Or similar appendages) 

The plan is to meet at campus at 6:30 and catch the 21 to the 1st karori scout hall and walk through the field, We will then walk up the hill and along the outside of zealandia, finishing at the goerge denton park.

Its becoming colder in the evenings so make sure you bring warm layers (maybe some tea) and a headtorch! 

If you like entomolgy or just nature in general please sign up and we can harrass (Verbally and visually) some flora and fauna. 

Welcome to Wednesday Climbing Nights!

Want to try indoor climbing for the first time, or meet some like-minded climbers? Come along to our weekly climb nights! We climb at Hangdog (Bouldering & Top roping) in Lower Hutt, and Faultline (Bouldering) on Willis St. 

This week, we'll be climbing at Hangdog, which is a bouldering and top-roping gym. This = ropes/harnesses & belaying. There are grades for every level of experience, so no matter how much climbing experience you have you’ll have plenty to get stuck into! 

This week: Hangdog (bring cars + $3 for your driver)

Schedule:

• Sign up! (Even if you are meeting us there - they need to know numbers ahead of time)

• Meet at the Hunter carpark at 5 p.m, leaving at 5:10pm on the dot.

• CLIMB!

• You can leave whenever you like - but drivers need to have the same number of people in their cars that they brought out (and make sure people you drove out know when you want to leave!)

• PAY YOUR DRIVERS 

Entry costs: $15 + $3 for shoes 

This is not paid for through the club—there is no piking fee if you pull out. Pay at FL when we arrive.

To get the VUWTC entry price, just let the front desk know you are with VUWTC. Our discounted price is only from 5:30 pm onwards on Wednesdays.

Meet me at Oriental Bay on Tuesday at 07:00 for a dip!

What to bring:

Togs and towel

Warm drink

Warm layer for afterwards