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L2RT Winter Getaway 2024

$105.00

This year we are heading to one of our favourite locations… Island Hills Station! The purpose of the Winter Getaway is to unwind, connect with others and make more epic memories on the trails! We have created this guide to give you an idea of what to expect and what to bring with you. If you are new to the L2RT group or are unfamiliar with Island Hills Station, please do not worry. We have a few seasoned veterans joining us on this trip who know the property like the back of their hand. They can also spina good yarn or two!

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On Friday evening, we will all be staying in the historic Cookhouse, which used to be the shearer’s quarters. There is a hot shower, toilets and a fully equipped kitchen with an oven, microwave, BBQ and fridge. You just need your own sleeping bag (and food of course!) The Cookhouse can sleep up to 20 guests in total across the bunkroom (11), 4x twin rooms (8) and one single room (1)

On Saturday evening, we will all be staying in the Valley Camp Hut, which is located on day 1 of the Island Hills Station Walking Track. The Valley Camp is a large open plan lodge, with a fully equipped kitchen, gas cooktop facilities, BBQ, hot shower and a small gas fridge/freezer for perishable items.
Valley Camp can sleep up to 13 guests in total (single bunks) with an additional 4 beds (single bunks) available in the historic hut adjacent.

 

Friday 2nd August

  • 6:00pm – Arrive and settle in for evening at the Cookhouse *self catered

Saturday 3rd August

  • 8:00am – Breakfast *self catered
  • 8:30am – Bags ready for transportation to hut
  • 9:00am – Run to Valley Camp Hut (20km/11km)
  • 1:00pm – Lunch at Valley Camp Hut *self catered
  • PM – Board games/optional walks/glow worms for entertainment
  • 6:00pm – Potluck Dinner (Mexican Fiesta!)

Sunday 4th August

  • 7:00am – Breakfast
  • 8:00am – Bags ready for collection
  • 8:00am – Run to finish at Cookhouse (19km/12km)
  • 12:00pm – Check out & departure
  • PM – Hurunui Hotel for lunch!

 

Over the course of the two days, we will be running the entire length of the 30km Island Hills Station Walking Track (and a little bit extra for those who want to explore further!)

We have two route options on offer for Day 1:

  1. Long Course: 20km (1,069m elevation gain)
  2. Short Course: 11km (492m elevation gain)* (*Requires vehicle transfer to start of track)

On day 2, we will all run to the finish back at the Cookhouse which is approximately 19km from Valley Camp Hut. There is an option to reduce the distance on day 2 but this will require a vehicle shuttle from the team at Island Hills Station. Each group will be allocated a radio for safety reasons and to allow check-ins with the Island Hills Station Team