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 2026-10-13
Club nights are held on Tuesdays at our clubrooms, opening at 7:10 p.m., with the proceedings starting at 7:30 p.m.
13 October Hiking in the UK and Italy
Murray Powell and his daughter hiked in the UK and Italy for six days around the tip of Cornwall, and for 10 days in the Apennines from La Verna to Assisi. With a few days in London and Florence thrown in for good measure.
Please see our online hui guidance for information on how to attend and for an invitation.
Coming up on Tuesday 2026-10-20
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.
Upcoming trips 🥾
| Date | Location | Grade | Leader | Contact | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07 | Karori Park Café | Lunch | Carole Haigh | 04 476 6998 | ||
| 07 | Belmont area | E | Alison Stephenson | 022 032 6303 | ||
| 07 | Island Bay Circuit | EM | Janice Tijsen | 029 774 7758 | ||
| 07 | Highbury - Kingston Loop | M | John Willett | 021 187 6063 | ||
| 07 | Belmont Trig and beyond | M+ | Chris Ward | 027 286 0697 | ||
| 07 | Mangakōtukutuku Scenic Reserve | MF | Tricia French | 021 181 4739 | ||
| 9-11 | Self cater School Holiday 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 | |
| 10-11 | Waerenga Hut - rescheduled | Youth | Bharat Pancha | 027 313 0130 | ||
| Sat 10-Sun 11 | Blue Range Hut | E | Mark Edwards | 022 430 4347 | ||
| 11-16 | 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 | |
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| 14 | TBA | E | TBA | |||
| 14 | Whitby Tracks | EM | Linda Beckett | 027 417 5838 | ||
| 14 | Keith George MP - Mt Cecil Rd - Old Haywards Trk - Belmont RP | M | John Allard | 027 523 6044 | ||
| 14-16 | Mitre Flats and Mitre | M, 2 nights | Rob Handyside | 021 620 064 | ||
| 14 | Ngatiawa River - Kapakapanui | MF | Diana Munster | 027 205 1737 | ||
Recent 2026 weekly activities
- 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.
- 2026-09-16 City to Sea Walkway, Local Wellington Hills, Te Mārua–Kaitoke, Goat Stream Spur-South Saddle, Gollans Stream Circuit, Tararua Lodge Snowcraft.
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
