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Factors such as type of terrain, prevailing weather conditions, general party fitness (a party is as fast as its slowest member), and leadership, never repeat themselves in an identical fashion so times are estimates only.
| F | Fit | Over 8 hours per day, pace faster than M/F. |
| M/F | Medium to Fit | Up to 8 hours per day, pace faster than M, off track and above bush line travel to be expected.
Note: These trips are listed as "Off Track Exploration", their destinations can vary according to the weather. Contact the LEader listed for further information. |
| M | Medium | Up to 7 hours per day, at standard walking pace, some off track travel. |
| E/M | Easy to Medium | Up to 5-6 hrs per day, pace slower than M. |
| E | Easy | Up to 4 hours per day, pace slower than E/M. |
| R | Ramble | 2-3 hours, at a very leisurely pace. |
| BBB | Bus-boots-bus | Bus to walk, and bus back to start. |
| Family | Suitable for school age family members with parents. |
| Preschool | Suitable for preschool children in buggies. |
| Instruction | Instruction such as Bush craft or Alpine instruction |
| Lodge | Trips based on lodge accommodation. Can have different grades of trip at the same time. |
| Ski | Board, ski, and snow trips, often based at Tararua Lodge |
Trip grades are a guide only, for a better idea of any trip pace please discuss with the leader.
For example, a medium party travelling faster and longer than an easy party may cover up to twice the distance or height of the easy party.
