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 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 …
Our hall can be hired, please see our venue information for details.
The photographic competition is coming up!
Now is the time to download your photographs and enter them in the Photographic Competition. Please see the Photo Competition Rules for dates and details.
Photo competition entries now open
Please see our photographic competition details.
At our next hui on 2026-07-07
Club nights are held on Tuesdays at our clubrooms opening at 7:10 p.m. with the proceedings starting at 7:30 p.m.
07 July Hiking in the Canary Islands and Greece Jonty Crane
Jonty hiked the trails of Gran Canaria, Crete, and the Menalon Trail in the Peloponnese, walking through deep gorges, along spectacular coastlines, past ancient ruins, and over volcanic landscapes, limestone mountains, and fertile plateaus along the way.
Highlights included exploring ancient ruins, mountain villages, and a near absence of other hikers. Less welcome experiences included being chased by a three-legged dog and enduring the worst storm to hit the Canary Islands in 13 years.
Jonty is author of The Tramping Life podcast.
Please see our online hui guidance for information on how to attend and for an invitation.
Coming up on Tuesday 2026-07-14
14 July The Great Wall of China Les Molloy
Les looks at the 2,500-year history of the wall(s) and their effectiveness as a defensive barrier, with a focus on the rarely-visited Qin and Han Dynasty remnants in the remote, arid, NW provinces of Xinjiang, Gansu and Inner Mongolia.
Upcoming trips 🥾
| Date | Location | Grade | Leader | Contact | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Columbus Cafe, Mitre 10, Tory Street | Lunch | Pip Hart-Smith | 022 013 3244 | |
| 01 | Cannon Point | E | David Campbell | 021 231 1030 | |
| 01 | Whakanui Loop | EM | Angela Vanderpoel | 027 309 6264 | |
| 01 | Kaiwharawhara - Karori | M | John Willett | 021 1876 063 | |
| 01 | Off Track Adventure, Ōtaki Forks | M | Bill Allcock | 027 310 0263 | |
| Sat 4 | Sunset walk - Eastern/Ngā Tapuwae o Kupe Walkway deluxe | M | Paul McCredie | 021 477 617 | |
| 6-8 | Matiu/Somes Island Grandparents trip | family ages 1-7 | Janette Roberts | 027 269 1222 | |
| 08 | Wellington Waterfront walk | R | Margaret Foden | 021 134 5872 | |
| 08 | Boulder Hill | E | Alison Stephenson | 022 032 6303 | |
| 08 | Rāta Ridge | EM | Muriel Christianson | 027 497 6625 | |
| 08 | Belmont Trig and beyond | M | Chris Ward | 027 286 0697 | |
| 08 | Gollans Stream Circuit | MF | David McNabb | 027 436 0841 | |
Recent 2026 weekly activities
- 2026-06-17 Petone Art Walk/Te Whiti Riser/Percy Scenic Reserve & Korokoro Circuit/Circuit around the Hills of Karori/Kingston Loop including the Quarry and the Radome/Kaumatua Ridge
- 2026-06-10 Oakleigh St, Baked Bean Bend and beyond/Sea to City/Holloway – Turbine – Wrights Hill Circuit/Galatea Mine/Wairakei Walkway – Plimmerton, Pukerua Bay
- 2026-06-03 Baring Head Tree Planting/Mapuia Miramar Walkway
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
