The second day tramp of the summer programme will wander along the first few km of the Melinga Ridge track, starting from the DoC signpost just short of the southern side of the summit of Lindis Pass, and back. This will be a gentle amble into the hills. We will aim to reach Smiths Creek before turning around and retracing our steps. 13km return with a small amount of ascent both ways. We cross a stream both ways and may get wet feet.
Meet at the lakeside car park at the foot of McDougall St at 8.20am ready to organise carpooling, sign in and depart at 8.30 a.m. There is no need to register for this tramp.
You are expected to bring a personal 1st Aid kit. If you have a PLB please bring that too.
Please text the leader if you would like to use either the car park at the intersection of SH84 with Riverbank Road (8.35 a.m.) or the cafe at Tarras (9.00 a.m.) as a meeting point.
The forecast is for a frosty start developing into a warm and sunny day (17C).
Carpool: $40 per person.
Leader Neil Marshall 0272693255