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 …
Tararua Hall can be hired, please see our venue information for details.
At our next hui on 2026-11-10
Club nights are held on Tuesdays at our clubrooms, opening at 7:10 p.m., with the proceedings starting at 7:30 p.m.
10 November Bagging the Waitāwhiri Wilberforce River
Simon Davis spent five years planning a trip up the Wilberforce River, a major braided river in western Canterbury that flows into the Rakaia. The river valley is part of the traditional route used by Ngāi Tahu to cross the Southern Alps between the West Coast and Canterbury.
Please see our online hui guidance for information on how to attend and for an invitation.
Coming up on Tuesday 2026-11-17
17 November A visit to Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania and Poland
On a tour of the Baltic countries and Poland, Diana Barnes enjoyed the natural countryside, learned about some folkloric history and traditions, and visited towns dating from the Middle Ages, some with wonderful Art Nouveau buildings.
Upcoming trips 🥾
| Date | Location | Grade | Leader | Contact | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04 | Sixes and Sevens | Lunch | Alan Wright | 021 170 8540 | ||
| 04 | Circuit of Days Bay | E | Alison Stephenson | 022 032 6303 | ||
| 04 | Mākara - Ōpau Bay | EM | Mary Perkins | 021 022 49134 | ||
| 04 | Plimmerton - Pukerua Bay via coast | M | Janet Dobbie | 029 916 7831 | ||
| 04 | Terawhiti Station - Outlook Hill | M | Rachel Fry | 021 022 86605 | ||
| 04 | Point 830 - Papatahi | MF | Mike Wespel-Rose | 027 562 6341 | ||
| Sat 7-8 | Tutuwai Hut -rescheduled | Youth | Stu Hutson | 027 6865636 | ||
| 11 | Eastern Walkway | E | Jean Morgan | 027 452 3025 | ||
| 11 | Duntulm Farm Walk | EM | Celia Wade-Brown | 021 247 8360 | ||
| 11 | Keith George MP - Mt Cecil Rd - Old Haywards Trk - Belmont RP | M | John Allard | 027 523 6044 | ||
| 11 | Volunteer needed | M | ||||
| 11 | Panatewaewae | MF | Karen Baker | 027 241 2671 | ||
Recent 2026 weekly activities
- 2026-10-21 Zealandia, Maupuia Walkway to Centennial Park, Lees Grove to Rata Ridge, Puke Ariki / Haywards Korokoro Traverse, Tunnel Gully, Catchpool - Matthews North Saddle, Tararua Lodge.
- 2026-10-14 Zealandia, Mt Kaukau, Skyline Track, Mt Hector, Kime, Tauwharenīkau River.
- 2026-10-07 Karori Park Café, Belmont Regional Park, Island Bay Circuit, Highbury - Kingston Loop, Maungakōtukutuku Scenic Reserve, Tararua Lodge
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
