Nau mai, haere ki te rōpū hikoi o te pae maunga o Tararua
Welcome to the Tararua Tramping Club.
Interested in outdoor activities, simply need some healthy exercise, and want to meet some friendly people? We may have what you're looking for.
Established in 1919, TTC is the longest established tramping club in Wellington with over 600 members. Tramping and day walks are our most popular activities, and there are many other ways you can enjoy yourself with the club, including family trips, snow sports, biking, youth programme and climbing and mountaineering. Have a look at our activities and trips for more details. ...
For information on tramping in the Tararuas, see Tararua Tramper's Guide and tramping information. For information about the native flora you might encounter, see In the hills, and our extensive trip reports.
Our event programme has all kinds of trips and activities, all year round.
Our club meetings are held every Tuesday night at our centrally-located clubrooms in Moncrieff Street. You are welcome to join us. ...
At our next hui
Club nights are held on Tuesdays at our clubrooms opening at 7:10 p.m. with the proceedings starting at 7:30 p.m.
15 October Humboldt and Darran Mountains Monique Bon and Mathew Denys (WMTC)
Monique led an Easter tenting expedition into the Humboldt Mountains, while Mathew headed into the Darran Mountains aiming to reach point 2024 near Lake Turner.
Please see our online hui guidance for information on how to attend and for an invitation.
Coming up on Tuesday 2024-10-22
22 October Wild ice skating 2024 Alan Knowles
Alan skates us around icebergs on Hooker Lake, out to the island on Lake Clearwater and tangles with tourists wanting in on the action.
Field Hut's centenary will be celebrated this Labour Weekend.
You are invited, please view the details.
Upcoming trips 🥾
Date | Location | Grade | Leader | Contact | |
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16 Oct | Lower Hutt Art Walk | E | Paul Jones | 04 478 1876 | |
16 Oct | Harvaard spur, from the Catchpool | EM | Marg Pearce | 234 8191 | |
16 Oct | Karapoti Gorge and Beyond | M | Alastair Beckett | 027 845 8524 | |
16 Oct | Kapakapanui | SF | Peggy and Chris Munn | 027 533 1564 | |
16 Oct | Waiohine Gorge, Coal Stream Spur, Reeves, 682 | MF | Franz Hubmann | 027 857 1612 | |
17-20 | Kaimanawa: Urchin Waipakihi loop | M | Peggy Munn | 027 533 1564 | |
Sun 20 | Crowther McKerrow Loop | E/M | Elizabeth Bridge/Liz Martin | 938 6311 | |
23 Oct | Tawa Reserves | E | Michele Dickson | 022 635 2350 | |
23 Oct | Whakanui | EM | Angela Vanderpoel | 027 309 6264 | |
23 Oct | A Greater Wellington Walk | M | Ann Walker and Diane Morgan | 027 457 2624, 027 672 9060 | |
23 Oct | Holdsworth Lodge, Pinnacle | SF | Mary Kane | 021 079 4202 | |
23 Oct | Holdsworth, Jumbo | MF | Diana Munster | 027 205 1737 |
Recent 2024 weekly activities
- 2024-09-18 Zealandia/Whareroa Medley/Mt Climie/Pinnacle Circuit
- 2024-09-11 Whitireia Park/Barney’s Whare and Beyond/Naenae Firebreak to Stokes Valley Circuit/Wellington Hills & British Peak/Taranaki Crossing
- 2024-09-04 Island Bay/Korimako Track/Keith George Memorial Park/Zealandia/Hemi Matenga/Bus Barn to Te Whiti Park
Recent 2024 trip reports from the Tararua Tramper
- 2024-09-11-Wellington Ascending peaks around northern Wellington
- 2024-08-28-Orongorongo Clearing pampas and gorse
- 2024-08-01-Orongorongo A loop along Cattle Ridge and Orongorongo track