TTC Bushcraft 2025
As a TTC member, one of the best ways of learning the skills needed for going into the hills is to attend a Bushcraft Instruction course run by the Club. Attending a course is also a really great way of getting to know others who are new to the club or are relatively inexperienced.
An essential part of the course is a thorough read of the MSC Bushcraft Manual available only as a free download.
The TTC Bushcraft 2025 training dates are:
- Registration closes 22 August2025
- Read the MSC Bushcraft Manual cover to cover!
| Theory | Tuesday 16 September , 5pm-7pm | TTC Clubrooms |
| Day walk | Saturday 20 or Sunday 21 September | |
| Theory | Tuesday 23 September , 5pm-7pm | TTC Clubrooms |
| Day walk | Saturday 27 or Sunday 28 April | |
| Theory | Tuesday 30 September , 5pm-7pm | TTC Clubrooms |
| Weekend tramp | Saturday to Sunday 4-5 October |
A range of bushcraft skills, and lots of practical information and advice will be provided. A safe and supportive environment with friendly instructors will be provided to help you get the most out of tramping in the ngahere of Aotearoa.
Who is the course for?
The course is for people who are new to tramping or just want to build their confidence. It’s also a great way to meet new people. Participants are required to be a member of the Tararua Tramping Club.
Photo: Simon
What will you learn?
Courses are run by experienced people who will share with you with their techniques and will cover such things as:
- what's hot and what's not in food;
- clothing and equipment;
- map-reading and using a compass;
- river crossing;
- environmental awareness; and
- trip planning and safety.
- RAMS, Safety, First Aid
How fit do you need to be?
Participants need to be able to complete a walk of 10km per day carrying a light weight pack, and will be organised into groups of a similar fitness. Please contact us if you are unsure about your fitness.
How much does it cost?
TTC Bushcraft costs $120 this year. Food and the club membership fee are not included in the cost. The course fee covers items such as a pack liner, in-course handouts, and maps, van transport.
A compass is necessary equipment for this course. We recommend Silva adjustable dial compasses as they offer good design and build quality at a competitive price.
The completed enrolment form, course fee and club membership (or submitted membership application form) are required to secure your place on the course. The MSC Bushcraft Manual is required pre-reading before the TTC Bushcraft Weekend.
Please pay your fees by internet banking: 02-0500-0022732-00. Under the Statement Details put Bushcraft and your Name for Bushcraft fees, and Membership and your Name for your membership fee.
To enrol
- Please use the online bushcraft enrolment form.
TTC membership
- visit our Joining page and complete our online membership application form
Questions?
If you want to find out more about it - whether or not you are a club member:
- just contact Leonore Hoke -> mailto:ttc [period] bushcraft [snail] ttc [period] org [period] nz?Subject=Query from TTC website
Bushcraft leader's information
- Bushcraft Organisation Bushcraft structure and resources
- Leader Notes Bushcraft instructor's notes
- Lectures Bushcraft checklists, handouts, and instructions
- Pre-course Planning Planning required prior to running the Bushcraft course
- Student Notes Single page of resources for Bushcraft participants
See also
- Activities What we do
- Clubrooms Locating the TTC clubrooms
- Introduction Welcome to Te rōpū hikoi o te pae maunga Tararua, the Tararua Tramping Club
- Join How to become a club member
- New Members Evening Information on TTC's new member's nights