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.
Mānawatia a Matariki
Matariki at Te Papa
Matariki in Wellington City
Matariki in Hutt City
Matariki in Upper Hutt
Matariki in Porirua
Featherson Matariki Festival
At our next hui on 2026-07-14
Club nights are held on Tuesdays at our clubrooms, opening at 7:10 p.m., with the proceedings starting at 7:30 p.m.
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.
Please see our online hui guidance for information on how to attend and for an invitation.
Coming up on Tuesday 2026-07-21
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.
Upcoming trips 🥾
| Date | Location | Grade | Leader | Contact | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08 | Wellington Waterfront walk CANCELLED | R | Margaret Foden | 021 134 5872 | ||
| 08 | Boulder Hill from Dry Creek CANCELLED | E | Alison Stephenson | 022 032 6303 | ||
| 08 | Rāta Ridge CANCELLED | EM | Muriel Christianson | 027 497 6625 | ||
| 08 | Belmont Trig and beyond CANCELLED | M | Chris Ward | 027 286 0697 | ||
| 08 | Gollans Stream Circuit CANCELLED | MF | David McNabb | 027 436 0841 | ||
| 10-12 | Matariki trip to Tararua Lodge - walking, climbing, party. | All | Paul Maxim | 027 447 0459 | Book Now | |
| 15 | Te Ara Tupua: Ngā Ūranga to Pito-one | R | Paul Jones | 04 478 1876 | ||
| 15 | Te Ara Tupua: Ngā Ūranga to Pito-one | E | Alan Wright | 021 170 8540 | ||
| 15 | Te Ara Tupua: Ngā Ūranga to Ava Station | EM | Ann Walker, Diane Morgan | 0274 572 624, 027 672 9060 | ||
| 15 | Te Ara Tupua: Petone to Ngauranga and beyond | M | Peter Morten | 021 143 4979 | ||
| 15 | Belmont Explorer - Waterfall Circuit | M | Jenny Mason | 021 230 9211 | ||
Recent 2026 weekly activities
- 2026-07-01 Cannon Point/Whakanui Loop/Kaiwharawhara – Karori/Off Track Adventure, Otaki Forks/Eastern Nga Tapuwae o Kupe Walkway
- 2026-06-24 Wilton Bowling Club
- 2026-06-17 Petone Art Walk/Te Whiti Riser/Percy Scenic Reserve & Korokoro Circuit/Circuit around the Hills of Karori/Kingston Loop including the Quarry and the Radome/Kaumatua Ridge
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
