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. more ...
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. more ...
Our hall can be hired, please see our venue information for details.
Phishing and spam
Currently TTC members may be receiving phishing messages purporting to be from the club.
Please read our Personal Safety Security Privacy guidelines.
Additionally our email groups are receiving a deluge of spam. Most of this won't get through, but group managers and owners may see it, and the websteam is doing what it can to reduce and block the spam.
At our next hui on 2026-06-09
Club nights are held on Tuesdays at our clubrooms opening at 7:10 p.m. with the proceedings starting at 7:30 p.m.
9 June It’s Quiz Time, folks!
Get a team together or join one on the night and enjoy a challenging (and fun!) evening competing across a range of topics against other teams of quizzers for the prestigious title of TTC Quiz Champions 2026.
Please see our online hui guidance for information on how to attend and for an invitation.
Coming up on Tuesday 2026-06-16
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 Hannah, a retired professor of geology, is a volunteer guide there.
Upcoming trips 🥾
| Date | Location | Grade | Leader | Contact | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03 | Lunch | Lunch | Chris Lock | 027 296 1671 | |
| 03 | Southern Walkway northwards | E | Jean Morgan | 04 384 5165, 027 452 3025 | |
| 03 | Tree Planting - East Harbour RP | EM M MF | Jane-Pyar Mautner | 027 689 8845 | |
| Sat 6 | Baring Head tree planting - help reforest East Harbour Regional Park. Plants and trees provided by GWRC, home baking courtesy of JP | All | Jane-Pyar Mautner | 027 689 8845 | |
| 10-18 | Waikaremoana+side trips | EM multi | Janette Roberts | 027 269 1222 | |
| 10 | Oakleigh St, Baked Bean Bend and beyond | E | Alison Stephenson | 022 032 6303 | |
| 10 | City to Sea | EM | Joanne Gapes | 022 096 7152 | |
| 10 | Holloway - Turbine - Wright Hill | M | Susan Guscott | 022 377 7762 | |
| 10 | To be advised | MF | Anthony Hill | 021 0255 1924 | |
Recent 2026 weekly activities
- 2026-05-27 McKenzie Track – Eastbourne Village – Days Bay/Kaitoke Circuit/Northland Perimeter from the Old Fire Station/Akatarawa Forest, from Maungakotukutuku Valley/Mt Wainui
- 2026-05-20 Tawatawa Ridge Conservation Reserve/Hill Road, Belmont Regional Park/Crofton Downs – Ōtari – Johnston Hill/Baring Head Area/Rae Ridge - Waiotauru Forks
- 2026-05-13 Princes Bay to Te Raekaihau Lookout/Makara Peak Circuit with Spring Bridge/Brooklyn – Sinclair Head/Ridge above Phillips Stream/Turere Stream Exploring/Waiopehu Hut
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
