Tramp 1358 - 22 FEB, Champion Hut, South of Thames Grade A

Tramp Leader : Lorna

Co-leader : Grant & Wendy

Bookings start 22 Jan to 16 Feb

We park at the end of Puriri Valley Road. We start the walk on a logging road, later it becomes an old unused logging road with vegetation encroaching. 

 During the walk we cross the Apakura stream several times. There are smaller side creeks we also cross, some steep sections, some tricky bits needing care such as one creek crossing above a small waterfall. 

Nearer the top of the walk we encounter large pampas, long sleeves may offer protection. Eventually we reach the kauri slab hut known as Champion hut, which is on private Maori land. All up it's about 7km one way, with an elevation gain of about 550m.

Transport, $30 Members & $35 Non-members

If you are not a member of Hamilton Tramping Club and would like more Information about our trips please contact the Club Captain Kathy Old on 027 815 3212