- Supper, socialising from 7:10 - 7:30 p.m.
- General business 7:30 - 7:40 pm
- Speaker 7:40- 8:30 p.m.
A community defibrillator is outside the hall 
The hall is available for hire.
Tuesday is our regular club night
Our hui are held at our centrally-located clubrooms at 4 Moncrieff Street, off Elizabeth Street, in Mount Victoria, and are shared online with members and friends, using Google Meet web conferencing.
We welcome new faces at our hui, and there are always club members available to provide newcomers with information and answer any questions.
Please do not attend club nights if you are unwell.
Club night programme
All presentations and events listed below will be broadcast live online via Google Meet web conferencing. See online hui guidance for information on how to attend online.
16 June Zealandia Te Māra a Tāne Mike Hannah
Zealandia is the world’s first fully fenced urban ecosanctuary. It offers visitors a place to relax and enjoy the many benefits of being in nature. Its presence, so close to the city, has made a significant difference to Wellington’s biodiversity. Today we are one of the few cities in the world where biodiversity is increasing. But that’s only part of the story – Zealandia has a 500-year vision to create a fully operational ecosystem as close as possible to the one that existed prior to the arrival of any humans. Mike, a retired professor of geology, is a volunteer guide there.
23 June Surviving outdoor misadventures Bronwen Wall and Jonathan Kennett
No one ever goes into the outdoors expecting to face disaster, right? Sure, as we fill our packs before any tramp, we tick off the essentials we'd need to survive a mishap. But what would you do if you were faced with a sudden, unexpected catastrophe that left you grappling for your life? Survive Aotearoa is a page-turning collection of 16 retellings of true New Zealand outdoor misadventures. Come and hear Bronwen and Jonathan speak about their research into the remarkable acts of courage, determination, compassion and teamwork that lead to the survival of some phenomenal New Zealand outdoorsmen and women.
30 June Tour Te Waipounamu Darryl Carpenter
Tour te Waipounamu, an ultra-distance (mountain) bike packing race the length of the South Island, is gaining a reputation as the toughest bike packing event in the world. Darryl competed in the 2026 event. For more, see the April issue of Tararua Tramper, p.3
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.
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.
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.
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.
04 August One boulder too many Chris Munn
Chris and party travelled down the Wanganui River to Hari Hari. Despite the best-laid plans … there was one boulder too many.
Attending an online clubnight
See our online hui assistance.