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.
18 February Adventures in Kenya and Tanzania Philippa Grimes
Philippa cycled on remote back roads in Kenya and Tanzania, camped with local families, viewed wildlife in the Ngorongoro Crater, and climbed Mt Kilimanjaro via the Machame Route.
Please see our online hui guidance for information on how to attend and for an invitation.
Coming up on Tuesday 2025-02-25
25 February Predator Free Wellington Phase Two: Island Bay to CBD Alistair Henshaw
With the Miramar mission successfully completed, PFW’s primary focus now is optimisation and increased efficiency, going harder and faster with improved methods, new technology and innovation.
Upcoming trips 🥾
Date | Location | Grade | Leader | Contact |
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12 | Silverstream station to Silverstream station | E | David Campbell | 021 231 1030 or 04 527 3752 |
12 | Birchville Dam, Cannon Point trig | EM | Linda Beckett | 027 417 5838 |
12 | Te Marua, Ridgeline Track, Norbert Creek Loop, return | M | Mary Perkins | 021 022 49134 |
12 | Pinnacle, return via Wattie's alternative | SF | Joan Basher | 027 346 7700 |
12 | Cone. CANCELLED. | F | Franz Hubmann | 027 857 1612 |
15-26 Feb | Serpentine Range | MF multi | Janette Roberts | 027 269 1222 |
Sun 16 | Mana Island | All | Lainey Cowan | 04 973 3882 |
19 | Catchpool wander | R | Peter Nixon | 027 373 2878 |
19 | Nga Taonga. Nature Trail and Clay Ridge Loop | E | Diana Barnes | 027 462 3698 |
19 | Whareroa including new Western Hills Track | EM | Marg Pearce | 234 8191 |
19 | Another Belmont Bounder | M | Cheryl McDonald | 021 895 296 |
19 | Sayer Hut, with off-track circuit | SF | Mary Kane | 021 079 4202 |
Recent 2025 weekly activities
- 2025-02-05 Khandallah/Kaukau tracks/Windmills & Wetlands, Makara area/South Wellington Perspectives – a trial of two ridges/Paraparaumu Scenic Reserve/Atiwhakatu Track, un-named creek to East Holdsworth/Mt Dick - Waiohine Ridge
- 2025-01-29 Butterfly Creek/Brooklyn Wind Turbine route/Whakanui Track, Turere Stream, McKerrow Track/Graces Stream, Mt McKerrow, McKerrow Track, Harvaard Spur/Eastern Hutt River to Quoin/Northern Ruahines
- 2025-01-22 South Coast/Eastern Walkway/Eastern Harbour Hills/Ōrongorongo River, Catchpool to the sea/Mangatarere Valley/Goat Stream Spur, Mt Matthews
Recent 2025 trip reports from the Tararua Tramper
- 2024-10-16-Mt Reeves Along tracks to Mt Reeves & Waiohine Gorge
- 2024-10-16-Akatarawa Forest Path Along forestry roads & gorge travel
- 2024-10-05-Banks Peninsular Along the Banks Peninsular Walkway