Nau mai, haere ki te rōpū hikoi o te pae maunga o Tararua
Welcome to the Tararua Tramping Club.
Interested in outdoor activities, simply need some healthy exercise, and want to meet some friendly people? We may have what you're looking for.
Established in 1919, TTC is the longest established tramping club in Wellington with over 600 members. Tramping and day walks are our most popular activities, and there are many other ways you can enjoy yourself with the club, including family trips, snow sports, biking, youth programme and climbing and mountaineering. Have a look at our activities and trips for more details. ...
For information on tramping in the Tararuas, see Tararua Tramper's Guide and tramping information. For information about the native flora you might encounter, see In the hills, and our extensive trip reports.
Our event programme has all kinds of trips and activities, all year round.
Our club meetings are held every Tuesday night at our centrally-located clubrooms in Moncrieff Street. You are welcome to join us. ...
At our next hui
Club nights are held on Tuesdays at our clubrooms opening at 7:10 p.m. with the proceedings starting at 7:30 p.m.
23 April Skiing in Japan Vivienne Radcliffe and Simon Davis
Vivienne recently skied eight different ski fields in Hokkaidō (北海道), with endless 'Japow'.
Simon has been skiing at Shiga Kōgen (志賀高原) in the Joshin’etsukogen National Park, located in the Japanese Alps on the island of Honshū (本州中部). Shiga Kōgen is the largest ski area in Japan.
Please see our online hui guidance for information on how to attend and for an invitation.
Coming up on Tuesday 2024-04-30
30 April The 1080 controversy: risks, rage and realities Wren Green
Wren was technical advisor to the panel set up by the Environment Risk Management Authority (ERMA, now the EPA) that reassessed 1080 in 2007.
Alpine Instruction 2024
Alpine Instruction enrolment is now open.
Upcoming trips 🥾
| Date | Location | Grade | Leader | Contact | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Sun | Rata Ridge | E/M | Muriel Christianson | 04 479 5269 | |
| 24 | Belmont Trig - Cannons Head | E | Michele Dickson | 022 635 0193 | |
| 24 | Simla Crescent figure of 8 via Totara Park | EM | Penny Salmond | 021 211 2577 | |
| 24 | Brooklyn tops, from South Coast | M | Paul Bruce | 021 02719370 | |
| 24 | Farm Creek | MF | Bill Allcock | 027 310 0263 | |
| 24 | Overnight. Waerenga - North Saddle - Pt 830 | SF | David McNabb | 027 436 0841 | |
| 25 - 28 ANZAC | Ruahine: Te Hekenga | MF multi | Sarah White | 022 165 0258 | |
| 25 - 28 ANZAC | Ruahine: Broken Ridge-Sawtooth | F multi | Kobus Boshoff | 021 566 079 | |
Recent 2024 weekly activities
- 2024-04-03 Karori Park Cafe, Whitireia Park, Paraparaumu Scenic Reserve, Scout Den-Tip Track-Sea to City-Highbury, Crowther and the McKerrow track
- 2024-03-20 Eastern Walkway, Bothamley Park, Whitby and Conclusion Walkways, Mt kaukau, Wilton’s Bush, Kiriwhakapapa, Blue Range, Mt Wainui, Whareroa Park, Field Hut, Butcher and Cattle Ridge tracks Lyall Bay Moa Point.
- 2024-03-13 Lees Grove, Rata and Fern Gully tracks, the Island Bay reserves, Plimmerton/Pukerua Bay, South Saddle, Southern Crossing, Tararua Lodge
Recent 2024 trip reports from the Tararua Tramper
- 2024-02-10-Tauwharenīkau Gorge A river trip down the Tauwharenīkau Gorge
- 2024-01-17-Ōrongorongo To Waerenga & Ōrongorongo swimming pool
- 2024-01-14-Belmont Regional Park A cloudy windy trip in Belmont Park
