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.
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.
Please see our online hui guidance for information on how to attend and for an invitation.
Coming up on Tuesday 2024-05-07
07 May Tour Te Waipounamu 2024 Marcus Baguley
Marcus shares his experience of the 1,300 km ultra bikepacking race traversing the length of the South Island and covering remote high country stations and hiking trails.
Alpine Instruction 2024
Alpine Instruction enrolment is now open.
Upcoming trips 🥾
| Date | Location | Grade | Leader | Contact | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Sun | Zealandia | E | Liz Martin | 04 938 6311 or 021 135 6851 (text) | |
| 29 - 13 May | Milford/Kepler (winter conditions) | M/MF multi | Cathy Wylie / Peggy Munn | 021 022 77796 / 027 533 5641 | |
| 03 | Karori Park Cafe | lunch | Carole Haigh | 476 7998 | |
| 03 | Whitireia Park | E | Hadley Bond | 233 2241 | |
| 03 | Classic Southern Walkway | EM | Lainey Cowan | 973 3882 | |
| 03 | Paraparaumu Scenic Reserve | M | Peggy Munn | 027 533 1564 | |
| 03 | Holdsworth Lodge, Pinnacle | SF | Helen Beaglehole | 021 136 6769 | |
Recent 2024 weekly activities
- 2024-04-10 Leighton’s Gulley / Te Whiti Riser, Kilmister Track / Belmont Park, Kaitoki Park, Puffer Saddle, Dobson Loop Track, Point 805
- 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.
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
