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Champion Mine Circuit, Roding River Reserve

 

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Saturday 09 October 2021, 08:00 - 17:00

Cost: $4

 

Trip Leader:
Astrid Brauksiepe

Contact:
Astrid Brauksiepe

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Phone: 021 252 0877, 03 927
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(Note: this is an alternative trip to the Mt Riley/Sunday loop planned for today. Sadly, the access road is closed due to damage from the July storm. There is no currently time scheduled for re-opening - hopefully we can go another time soon!)

The Champion Mine Circuit takes in the historic Champion Smelter, and Champion and United copper mines. The circuit provides insight to the history of Nelson’s short-lived copper industry that began in the late 1800s, and traverses the fascinating Dun Mountain Mineral Belt. It takes about 5 hrs (plus time to explore mine relics) on undulating tracks, with some rough, unformed sections and a few river/stream crossings - depending on water level, get wet boots, or bring sandals! 560m ascent, runs mostly through native bush, with some good views along the ridge.

Registration

It is IMPORTANT that "You contact the Trip Leader before registering" for a trip. Especially if you are new to the club or a non-club member (Visitor). The Leader will need to be confident that you have the experience, fitness and the correct gear to complete the trip successfully. :-)
CLUB MEMBERS must LOGIN HERE to register so that your details auto-populate the registration fields. You can edit these auto-populated fields but they aren't saved for later use. To permanently change them, edit them HERE." PLease register couples separately if both are attending.
VISITORS can register using their email address which will be used to send you trip registration confirmation details and the ability to cancel the trip registration. Please register each person attending separately.
Registrations are now closed
Number Registered: 6 , Trip Capacity: 16, Waiting List Space: 0