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.
Cone Hut 80th celebration
Sat 14th November Cone Hut 80th Birthday Celebration - cake and merriment - walk in from Waiohine Gorge. Details on the Trip schedule.
2027 Ohakune club meet
The 2027 Club Meet will be to Ohakune from Saturday 27 February to Sunday 7 March.
Registration is open and closes on Friday 22 January.
Details on the Expedition pages.
At our next hui on 2026-11-17
Club nights are held on Tuesdays at our clubrooms, opening at 7:10 p.m., with the proceedings starting at 7:30 p.m.
17 November A visit to Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania and Poland
On a tour of the Baltic countries and Poland, Diana Barnes enjoyed the natural countryside, learned about some folkloric history and traditions, and visited towns dating from the Middle Ages, some with wonderful Art Nouveau buildings.
Please see our online hui guidance for information on how to attend and for an invitation.
Upcoming trips 🥾
| Date | Location | Grade | Leader | Contact | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | Eastern Walkway | E | Jean Morgan | 027 452 3025 | ||
| 11 | Duntulm Farm Walk | EM | Celia Wade-Brown | 021 247 8360 | ||
| 11 | Keith George MP - Mt Cecil Rd - Old Haywards Trk - Belmont RP | M | John Allard | 027 523 6044 | ||
| 11 | Volunteer needed | M | ||||
| 11 | Panatewaewae CANCELLED | MF | Karen Baker | 027 241 2671 | ||
| Sat 14 | Cone Hut - 80th Birthday Celebration - cake and merriment - walk in from Waiohine Gorge | All | Paul McCredie -> mailto:pail [period] mccredie [snail] ttc [period] org [period] nz | 021 477 617 | ||
| 18 | Crows nest - Otari | E | Michele Dickson | 022 635 0193 | ||
| 18 | Belmont Hills | EM | Cheryl McDonald | 021 895 296 | ||
| 18 | Ōrongorongo River - Jacob's Ladder to the Sea | M | Jim Gibbons | 027 495 3616 | ||
| 18 | East Holdsworth Track Circuit | M | Rob Handyside | 021 620 064 | ||
| 18 | Waikawa Stream - pts 969 & 1007 | MF | Franz Hubmann | 027 857 1612 | ||
Coming up on Tuesday 2026-11-24
24 November Walking the Stevenson Trail in south-central France
The GR70 (Chemin de Stevenson), traces the 1878 journey of Scottish writer Robert Louis Stevenson and his donkey,
Modestine, chronicled in his book Travels with a Donkey in the Cévennes. Rachel Fry and Peter Morten followed the 240km route without a donkey, but enjoyed meeting other walkers and their donkeys.
Recent 2026 weekly activities
- 2026-10-28 Rangituhi / Colonial Knob, Brooklyn to Red Rocks Cycle/Barking Emu, Twin Bridges-Frith-Bucks Rd, Mangaone South Off-Track, Corner Creek-Wharekauhau Stream.
- 2026-10-21 Zealandia, Maupuia Walkway to Centennial Park, Lees Grove to Rata Ridge, Puke Ariki / Haywards Korokoro Traverse, Tunnel Gully, Catchpool - Matthews North Saddle, Tararua Lodge.
- 2026-10-14 Zealandia, Mt Kaukau, Skyline Track, Mt Hector, Kime, Tauwharenīkau River.
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
