Trip Totals Distance 14.29 km | Time 4:55 | Total Ascent 759 m | Total Descent 745 m
I joined my friend Olav hiking in the Port Hills above Lyttelton. We intended to go up and over the hills, down to the village of Lyttelton, and then back over. On this day, the New Zealand Sail Grand Prix event was also happening in the port at Lyttelton, so we were able to view and enjoy the boats preparing and eventually racing below us along the way.
While stopped in Lyttelton for a coffee, I felt my first significant earthquake. The building shook for a few seconds and we could hear a loud rumble. I was startled, the couple beside us from England were ready to evacuate, and yet most others in the building continued reading the paper and sipping coffee. I sense seismic activity is something one comes to be familiar with living here in New Zealand. It was quite an active day of shaking and several quakes were recorded on this day around the Banks Peninsula.
Sadly, my last trip with the Christchurch Tramping Club. I am so happy I found the club during my five weeks stay in Christchurch. Joining the hikes really enriched my. read more…
The Christchurch Tramping Club hosted bi-weekly Wednesday night hikes, usually in the Port Hills due to its’ proximity to the city. These short but quick tramps involved ending in the. read more…
Joining the Christchurch Tramping Club again for an easier trip on the Banks Peninsula just beyond Akoroa. We had another beautiful day of weather for this trip that strung together. read more…
After an amazing experience on Mount Somers, I joined a second trip with Christchurch Tramping Club to Mount Bealey. Again, an early start with a rendezvous and a short two. read more…
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Trip Totals
Distance 14.29 km | Time 4:55 | Total Ascent 759 m | Total Descent 745 m
I joined my friend Olav hiking in the Port Hills above Lyttelton. We intended to go up and over the hills, down to the village of Lyttelton, and then back over. On this day, the New Zealand Sail Grand Prix event was also happening in the port at Lyttelton, so we were able to view and enjoy the boats preparing and eventually racing below us along the way.
While stopped in Lyttelton for a coffee, I felt my first significant earthquake. The building shook for a few seconds and we could hear a loud rumble. I was startled, the couple beside us from England were ready to evacuate, and yet most others in the building continued reading the paper and sipping coffee. I sense seismic activity is something one comes to be familiar with living here in New Zealand. It was quite an active day of shaking and several quakes were recorded on this day around the Banks Peninsula.
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Tiromoana Bush Walkway
Sadly, my last trip with the Christchurch Tramping Club. I am so happy I found the club during my five weeks stay in Christchurch. Joining the hikes really enriched my. read more…
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Wednesday Night Hikes in the Port Hills
The Christchurch Tramping Club hosted bi-weekly Wednesday night hikes, usually in the Port Hills due to its’ proximity to the city. These short but quick tramps involved ending in the. read more…
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Curry Track/Ellangowan Reserve/Takamatua Valley
Joining the Christchurch Tramping Club again for an easier trip on the Banks Peninsula just beyond Akoroa. We had another beautiful day of weather for this trip that strung together. read more…
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Mount Bealey
After an amazing experience on Mount Somers, I joined a second trip with Christchurch Tramping Club to Mount Bealey. Again, an early start with a rendezvous and a short two. read more…
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