Bishopdale Tramping Club

The Bishopdale Tramping Club has been operating since May 1985 and arranges a full day tramp each Wednesday by bus. The day is structured, though informal, and provides exercise, fresh air and great companionship with an emphasis on safety. We usually have two groups of trampers so one group can choose a less demanding alternative to the main tramp.

We tramp over a wide range of tracks on public reserves, regional parks, forests and private farmland throughout Christchurch, Mid and North Canterbury. Each week we walk in stunning New Zealand countryside and marvel at views of sea, rivers and streams, hills and snowy mountains, limestone rock structures, native bush and trees — often listening to birdsong.

Each Wednesday the bus leaves the Bishopdale car park at 8:30 am (occasionally 8 am), returning by about 5 pm. The club operates a pay-as-you-go system with a minimal annual subscription. If you have a reasonable level of fitness and are capable of walking on hills, come and join us on a tramp.