Nau mai, haere mai ki te rōpū hīkoi o te pae maunga o Tararua
Welcome to the Tararua Tramping Club
We are a welcoming outdoors community where journeys, knowledge, and resources are shared, friendships are made, and a lifelong spirit of adventure is inspired.
Enjoy outdoor activities, simply need some exercise, want to meet friendly people? We have what you're looking for.
From 1919 TTC has enjoyed tramping and day walks, and many other activities, including family trips, snow sports, biking, youth programme and climbing and mountaineering. Have a look at our activities and trips for more details. more …
Our trip schedule has all kinds of trips and activities, all year round.
Our club meetings are held every Tuesday night at our clubrooms in Moncrieff Street. You are invited to join us. more …
Tararua Hall can be hired, please see our venue information for details.
At our next hui on 2026-10-20
Club nights are held on Tuesdays at our clubrooms, opening at 7:10 p.m., with the proceedings starting at 7:30 p.m.
20 October Ferny Gair Conservation Area Sarah Fisher
Hidden within the rugged terrain of Marlborough’s Ferny Gair Conservation Area lies a local mystery: a lone cave icon sitting silently on the topographical map below Mt Harkness. Ferny Gair Conservation Area is a surprising hidden gem complete with diverse terrain and amazing bird life. But it is also the source of a 15-year land access dispute that features “magic carpets” and a hut marooned with no legally protected public access. Come hear about Sarah's two trips into Ferny Gair Conservation Area.
Please see our online hui guidance for information on how to attend and for an invitation.
Coming up on Tuesday 2026-10-27
27 October The work of the Backcountry Trust Kevin O'Connor
Kevin O'Connor talks about the expanding work of the Backcountry Trust.
An exciting operational agreement being developed with DoC will mean the Backcountry Trust and the wider backcountry community will have more involvement in the upkeep of backcountry huts and tracks.
Upcoming trips 🥾
| Date | Location | Grade | Leader | Contact | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 | Zealandia | E | Liz Martin | 021 135 6851 | ||
| 14 | Whitby Tracks CANCELLED | EM | Linda Beckett | 027 417 5838 | ||
| 14 | Keith George MP - Mt Cecil Rd - Old Haywards Trk - Belmont RP CANCELLED | M | John Allard | 027 523 6044 | ||
| 14-16 | Mitre Flats and Mitre CANCELLED | M, 2 nights | Rob Handyside | 021 620 064 | ||
| 14 | Ngatiawa River - Kapakapanui CANCELLED | MF | Diana Munster | 027 205 1737 | ||
| 16-18 | Self cater weekend to Tararua Lodge - ski, climb,tour | All | Lodge Committee -> mailto:ttc [period] tararua [period] lodge [snail] ttc [period] org [period] nz | 021 948 634 | Book Now | |
| Sat 17-Sun 18 | Kime Hut and a climb to nearby Mt Hector | M | Sarah White | 022 165 0258 | ||
| 18-23 | Self cater week to Tararua Lodge - ski, climb,tour | All | Lodge Committee -> mailto:ttc [period] tararua [period] lodge [snail] ttc [period] org [period] nz | 021 948 634 | Book Now | |
| 21 | Mapuia Walkway to Centennial Park | E | Jean Morgan | 027 452 3025 | ||
| 21 | Lees Grove Tracks | EM | Penny Hoy-Mack | 027 505 7841 | ||
| 21 | Puke Ariki | M | Mary Perkins | 021 022 49134 | ||
| 21 | Scholes Creek - McKerrow | M | Cathy Wylie | 021 022 77796 | ||
| 21 | Catchpool - North Saddle - Pt830 | MF | Mike Wespel-Rose | 027 562 6341 | ||
Recent 2026 weekly activities
- 2026-10-07 Karori Park Café, Belmont Regional Park, Island Bay Circuit, Highbury - Kingston Loop, Maungakōtukutuku Scenic Reserve, Tararua Lodge
- 2026-09-30 Waiwhetū Stream, Lowry-Rata Ridge, Skyline track, Odell Reserve and Trelissick Park, Brooklyn-Sinclair Head/Te Rimurapa, Waiohine Gorge-Cone Saddle circuit,
- 2026-09-23 Days Bay to Seaview, Silversky, Skyline, Bells Track, Ōtaki Forks-Waitatapia Peak, Whakanui Track, Tararua Lodge.
Recent 2026 trip reports from the Tararua Tramper
- 2025-12-10 Central Hawkes Bay Cycling
- 2025-11-29-Apiti Ridge Ride Brief trip summary here
- 2025-11-19 Gollans Stream
