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. ...
Taranaki Maunga Club Meet, 2026
The 2026 club meet will be to Te Papa-Kura-o-Taranaki.
This will be our fourth club meet in recent years following on from very successful events in Arthurs Pass, Hanmer Springs and Nelson Lakes.
The meet will run from a base at Konini Lodge and caters for a range of fitness levels ranging from short day trips to more arduous day trips and overnight/multi-day expeditions.
At our next hui on 2026-01-20
Club nights are held on Tuesdays at our clubrooms opening at 7:10 p.m. with the proceedings starting at 7:30 p.m.
6, 13, 20 January Kia pai te wā ō pōhutukawa nui
Ka kati te whare karapu.
The clubrooms will be closed.
Please see our online hui guidance for information on how to attend and for an invitation.
Coming up on Tuesday 2026-01-27
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27 January TTC pop-up picnic / BBQ - summer tramping recollections and planning for the rest of 2026!
Food and drink : byo
'''Note - this event will not be cancelled or postponed - your decision about weather.
There is a shelter and toilet at the Troup lawn.'''
Upcoming trips 🥾
| Date | Location | Grade | Leader | Contact | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20-24 | Southern Crossing | Youth multi | Stu Hutson | 027 686 5636 | |
| 21 | Eastbourne, Butterfly Creek and return | E | Lois Kluger | 04 567 8690, 021 138 2358 | |
| 21 | Takapu Road to Petone Railway Station | EM+ | Alistair Beckett | 027 845 8524 | |
| 21 | Pinnacle - Wattie's Alternative | M | Joan Basher | 027 346 7700 | |
| 21 | Te Whakatūrākau (Atiwhakatu) tributary exploration | MF | Mike Wespel-Rose | 027 562 6341 | |
Recent 2026 weekly activities
- 2025-12-17 Lowry Bay to Ferry Road / Lyall Bay, Te Raekaihau Point, Mt Albert, Lyall Bay / Moonshine to Orange Hut / Ōtaki Forks area/Wharepapa Hut via East Whakanui and Papatahi Crossing tracks
- 2025-12-10 Kaitoke Regional Park/Manawatu - Central Hawkes Bay biking trails/Waeranga Hut
- 2025-12-03 Pareraho Forest/Takapu Rd to Petone Railway Station/Ōwhiro Bay - Sinclair Head - Red Rocks Loop/Wainuiomata to Eastbourne via ‘Kiwi Corridor trapline/MOW Hut to Kahurangi Lighthouse/ Killdevil Track to Soper Shelter, Kahurangi
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
