BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//jEvents 2.0 for Joomla//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH BEGIN:VEVENT UID:366645acca5183ae33785a5a0a5325be CATEGORIES:Day Trip CREATED:20250303T205913 SUMMARY:Mt Robert / Pourangahau Loop URL;VALUE=URI:https://www.live.nelsontrampingclub.org.nz/events/calendar/1501/mt-robert-p ourangahau-loop?tmpl=component DESCRIPTION:This relatively easy day walk is one of the most scenic day walks within a short drive of Nelson.\nA great loop track with outstanding views of the la ke below, virtually the entire way. \nIt's a well maintained track, though steep in parts and with some lose gravel and a couple of small morraines to cross.\n...\n\nIt would appear I normally walk this in the opposite direct ion to most; up paddy's track and down pinchgut.\nThis means you get views all the way as you climb up and plenty of photo-ops to catch the breath for the less fit.\nBut I'll decide on the direction closer to the time when I know the weather and the group's abilities.\nDecision is we'll go UP Pinchg ut and DOWN Paddy's track since that direction is a little easier on the kn ees\nTravel\nOnly one car needed:\nWe will meet at Cathedral Steps @ 8\nRic hmond Badminton Hall @ 8.15\n\nDetails \nDistance approx: 9km\nElevation ga in approx 650m\n (images/uploads/profile.png)\nTimings\nIt normally takes m e approx 3 - 4 hours for the entire loop. DOC suggests 5 hours.\n\nGear\nWh atever the weather forecast, you'll want to bring both a warm and wet layer - Mount Robert is an Alpine environment and the weather can change quickly .\nSee here for a full list: https://live.nelsontrampingclub.org.nz/trip-in fo/what-to-take (trip-info/what-to-take)\n\nPre / Post walk\nIf time allows , the Alpine Lodge in St Arnaud serves good coffee and tasty scones.\n\nAdd itional info \nhttps://nelsontrails.co.nz/mt-robert-circuit/ (https://nelso ntrails.co.nz/mt-robert-circuit/)\nhttps://www.alltrails.com/trail/new-zeal and/nelson-tasman/mount-robert-circuit (https://www.alltrails.com/trail/new -zealand/nelson-tasman/mount-robert-circuit)\nMap: Topo50 BS24\n\nIf you ha ve any questions please get in touch :0)\n (images/uploads/moiBusthline.jpe g)\nTrip Leader : Rich Field\nPhone : 02102244767\nEmail : This email addre ss is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .\nArea : Nelson Lakes National Park\nPanic Date : 05-04-2025\nEmergency Co ntact Name : Amanda Bensilum\nContacts Address : 1/50 Paremata Street\nCont acts Phone/s : 0275113961\nContacts Email Address : This email address is b eing protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.\nPlan ned Route : Ascend Pinchgut Track, then continue along ridge to Bushline Hu t.From Bushline Hut, descent Paddy's Track back to the carpark.Start Approx : 9:30Finish Approx: 14:30\nLocator Beacon/s : Beacon #7\nGrading : Select an appropriate grade for the hardest day on your Trip.\nGrade : Medium\nCos t : The travel distances are used to calculate the cost of a trip. The trip co-ordinator will complete these values. However, if you know the values, for example by using Google Maps, then by all means complete. Make sure the values (double to include return journey) are correct to be fair to the dr ivers and participants. IMPORTANT: The rate table needs to have a month and year value for cents/kilometre. Trip coordinator is responsible to enterin g this information.\nCost $ : 5\nSealed km (Enter the number of kms travell ed on sealed roads to/from the trip) : 180\nUnsealed km (Enter the number o f kms travelled on unsealed roads to/from trip.) : 6\nSignoff : Default is Programme, please set the Status to either 'Completed' or 'Cancelled' when appropriate. Also enter the number of Visitor and Total numbers on your tri p. Thanks. NOTE: When the status is Completed or Cancelled the event WON'T appear on the Home page calendars.\nEvent Status : Completed\nVisitors : 1\ nTotal : 5\n This event was imported from: https://www.live.nelsontrampingc lub.org.nz/events/calendar/1501/mt-robert-pourangahau-loop?tmpl=component X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

This relatively easy day walk is one of the most scenic day walks within a short drive of Nelson.

A great loop track with outstanding views o f the lake below, virtually the entire way. 

It's a well maintai ned track, though steep in parts and with some lose gravel and a couple of small morraines to cross.

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It would appear I normally walk this in the opposite direction to most; up paddy's track and down pin chgut.

This means you get views all the way as you climb up and plent y of photo-ops to catch the breath for the less fit.

But I'll decide on the direction closer to the time when I know the weather and the group's abilities.

Decision is we'll go UP Pinchgut and DOWN Paddy' s track since that direction is a little easier on the knees

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Travel

Only one car needed:

We will m eet at Cathedral Steps @ 8

Richmond Badminton Hall @ 8.15

< p>Details 

Distance approx: 9km

Elevation gain approx 650m

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Timings

It normally takes me approx 3 - 4 hours for the entire loop. DOC suggest s 5 hours.

Gear

Whatever the weather fo recast, you'll want to bring both a warm and wet layer - Mount Robert is an Alpine environment and the weather can change quickly.

See here for a full list: https://live.nelsontrampingclub.org.nz/trip-info/what-to -take

Pre / Post walk

If time allow s, the Alpine Lodge in St Arnaud serves good coffee and tasty scones.

Additional info 

https://nelsontrails.co.nz/mt-robert-circ uit/

https://www.alltrails.com/trail/new-zealand/ne lson-tasman/mount-robert-circuit

Map: Topo50 BS24

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MountRobert

Trip Leader :
Rich Field
\n
Phone : 02102244767\n
Email : This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.\n
Area : Nelson Lakes National Park\n
Panic Date : 05-04-2025\n
Emergenc y Contact Name : Amanda Bensilum\n
Contacts Address : 1/50 Paremata Street\n
Contacts Phone/s : 0275113961\n
Contacts Email Address : This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.\n
Planned Route : Ascend Pinchgut Track , then continue along ridge to Bushline Hut.From Bushline Hut, descent Padd y's Track back to the carpark.Start Approx: 9:30Finish Approx: 14:30\n
Locator Beacon/s : Beacon #7\n
Grading : Select an appropriate grade for t he hardest day on your Trip.\n
Grade : Medium\n
Cost : The travel dist ances are used to calculate the cost of a trip. The trip co-ordinator will complete these values. However, if you know the values, for example by usin g Google Maps, then by all means complete. Make sure the values (double to include return journey) are correct to be fair to the drivers and participa nts. IMPORTANT: The rate table needs to have a month and year value for cen ts/kilometre. Trip coordinator is responsible to entering this information. \n
Cost $ : 5\n
Sealed km (Enter the number of kms travelled on sealed roads to /from the trip) : 180\n
Unsealed km (Enter the number of kms travelled on unsealed roads to/from trip.) : 6\n
Signoff : Default is Progr amme, please set the Status to either 'Completed' or 'Cancelled' when appro priate. Also enter the number of Visitor and Total numbers on your trip. Th anks. NOTE: When the status is Completed or Cancelled the event WON'T appea r on the Home page calendars.\n
Event Status : Completed\n
Visitors : 1\n
Total : 5\n
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