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 …
Our hall can be hired, please see our venue information for details.
At our next hui on 2026-08-04
Club nights are held on Tuesdays at our clubrooms, opening at 7:10 p.m., with the proceedings starting at 7:30 p.m.
04 August One boulder too many Chris Munn
This talk will be given twice at the clubrooms, firstly at 1 pm and again at the usual time of 7:30 pm when it is also online.
Chris Munn and party travelled down the Wanganui River to Harihari on Te Tai Poutini. Despite the best-laid plans … there was one boulder too many.
Please see our online hui guidance for information on how to attend and for an invitation.
Coming up on Tuesday 2026-08-11
11 August Bathurst, NSW Sally Carman
Sally Carman talks about the history of European settlement in Bathurst, the effects of finding gold and the indigenous Wiradjuri people.
Bushcraft 2026
There are places available for the 2026 Bushcraft.
You need to be a TTC member and have signed up and paid for bushcraft.
Please see our bushcraft details.
Upcoming trips 🥾
| Date | Location | Grade | Leader | Contact | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun 2 | Skyline Walkway - Johnsonville to Makara Rd | EM | Muriel Christianson | 04 479 5269 | ||
| 2-7 | Self Cater ski week to Tararua Lodge, Mt Ruapehu | All | Lodge Committee -> mailto:ttc [period] tararua [period] lodge [snail] ttc [period] org [period] nz | 021 948 634 | Book Now | |
| 05 | Petone, Top One Cafe | Lunch | Kath Kerr | 027 475 8064 | ||
| 05 | Catchpool | E | Liz Martin | 021 135 6851 | ||
| 05 | Red Rocks Circuit | EM | Joanne Gapes | 022 096 7152 | ||
| 05 | East Porirua - Belmont Regional Park | M | Janet Dobbie | 029 916 7831 | ||
| 05 | Belmont Trig and beyond | M+ | Chris Ward | 027 286 0697 | ||
| 05 | Panatewaewae Track - Spion Kop | MF | Franz Hubmann | 027 857 1612 | ||
| 7-9 | Self Cater ski weekend to Tararua Lodge, Mt Ruapehu | All | Lodge Committee -> mailto:ttc [period] tararua [period] lodge [snail] ttc [period] org [period] nz | 021 948 634 | Book Now | |
| 8-9 | Waerenga Hut | Youth | Bharat Pancha | 027 313 0130 | ||
| 8-9 | Tutuwai Hut -rescheduled | Youth | Stu Hutson | 027 686 5636 | ||
| 9-14 | Self Cater ski week to Tararua Lodge, Mt Ruapehu | All | Lodge Committee -> mailto:ttc [period] tararua [period] lodge [snail] ttc [period] org [period] nz | 021 948 634 | Book Now | |
Recent 2026 weekly activities
- 2026-07-22 Wadestown – Odell Reserve – Kaiwharawhara/Rata Ridge/Te Whiti Riser – Wainuiomata – Round Hill Reserve/Skyline Circuit
- 2026-07-15 Te Ara Tupua trail/Belmont Explorer – Waterfall Circuit/Orongorongo Figure 8
- 2026-07-08 Wellington Waterfront Walk/Boulder Hill/Rata Ridge/Belmont Trig and Beyond/Gollans Stream Circuit/Tararua Lodge/Matiu – Somes Island
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
