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Victoria Forest Park
Grade: Medium
Event Status: Cancelled Hits : 445
To Sunday 12 July 2026
Cost: $
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Description Matariki Weekend in Reefton. It is midwinter, weather could be variable - this will be a weekend of good tramping and social activities with the bar moving towards the social if the weather is inclement. Either way a good long weekend get-a-way at a nice location.Fri after arriving in Reefton walk the Cement town Ajax mine loop from Black Point 5 Hrs, - well graded tracks with some interesting old relics with stories on information panels associated with the mining industry.Sat (or Sunday if the weather is inclement on Sat). Mt Haast (1587M) 6 hrs return. A steep climb on a well formed route (960M ascent). 25 mins drive from Reefton.Sun - Duffy's Creek Track. This is a 3hr return track - described as a route, but it is well marked. It leaves from a carpark on the Reefton - Springs Jtn road. The end point is an open valley with an "ephemeral" lake. Drive home via Springs Junction after returning on the same track (300m ascent)Accommodation: Probably cabins in the camp ground unless we can get a cheap AirBNB
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.