Christmas Trips for Trampers.

Coming Arrangements.

Definite information is now to hand regarding the locality of the respective Christmas trips, and intending participants are requested to hand their names to the secretary. More complete details will be posted on the notice-board later.

1. —Central North Island. Two alternatives: 1. Five days across country from Mangapehi, south of Te Kuiti to Lake Taupo, via Pukemako bush tramway and thickly-wooded Mokai track, which will be followed either to Tokaanu direct. or to Taupo there from lorry to launch to Tokaanu. Rest of available time will be spent in a leisurely stroll through National Park, via Lake Roto-Aira. A splendid opportunity to traverse the known and the little known over the most diverse scenery in the country. Approximate cost, £3. 2. For those not desiring the through trip a base camp will be established at Tokaanu. and from there excursions to places of interest will be staged till arrival of the party. Cost approximately £4.

2. —South Island; Otira. Great chance for climbers to scale hitherto unclimbed peaks. Daily excursions from Otira Base Camp for all tastes, while two or three-day trips for more energetic members. Magnificent alpine and bush scenery. Party returns 2nd January. Approximate cost. £4.

Since the climax of the winter crossing, the activities of the club have diminished slightly, though weather and thin pockets may account for the comparatively small V.U.C. representation in the official trips. A small party ignored the weather report of August 27th. only to appreciate the advantages of a hut on the Wainui side of the Orongorongo river. As the Sunday outlook was not encouraging, they paddled home the same route as they tramped the pre page 10-vious afternoon.

A varied and learned party, journeyed the following week-end to Levin Pipe Bridge and Waiopehu. Although conditions were not ideal, the facilities for discussion, meditation, and sleep afforded by the long lorry ride, were appreciated by all.

The Sunday trip of September 11th along the Nai Nai hills was given the usual good patronage, while the unauthorised diversion added interest to an enjoyable round trip.

The attention of members is drawn to the Labour Day trip to Mount Holdsworth, followed by the retreat to Kaitoke via the Waiohine and Tauherenikau valleys. Those who are strictly honest regarding the matter of week-end swot, along with the fortunates who have no scholastic conscience to appease or deceive, are asked to notify the leader, Mr.A. R. Offwood.