Tararua Tramping Club

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Above Bushline - Frost on plastic track former Gouland Downs -

Photo: Chris Munn

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.

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Fern lichen and -

Photo: Syd Moore

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Peter Barber Looking Back

Photo: Peter Barber

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Please see our photographic competition details.
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21 July  The heritage of heroic Antarctic explorers Matthew Lynch

The Antarctic Heritage Trust’s mission is to conserve the history of the heroic era explorers, their huts, and the exploration mindset. Matthew sailed a 1900's tall ship through the Drake Passage, living through some of the conditions experienced during early Antarctic exploration.

Please see our online hui guidance for information on how to attend and for an invitation.

Coming up on Tuesday 2026-07-28

28 July  Tour of Mont Blanc Susan Guscott

Over 11 days in September 2025 Susan did the Tour of Mont Blanc with a small group. She will take you on her journey following one of the world's great long-distance walking routes through France, Italy, and Switzerland. Along the way she'll share the spectacular mountain scenery, the challenges of the trail, and some of the unforgettable experiences that made it so special.

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Moonrise

Photo: Simon

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 🥾

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Photo: Jeremy Rolfe

Recent 2026 weekly activities

Recent 2026 trip reports from the Tararua Tramper