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.
At our next hui on 2026-06-30
Club nights are held on Tuesdays at our clubrooms opening at 7:10 p.m. with the proceedings starting at 7:30 p.m.
30 June Tour Te Waipounamu Darryl Carpenter
Tour te Waipounamu, an ultra-distance (mountain) bike packing race the length of the South Island, is gaining a reputation as the toughest bike packing event in the world. Darryl competed in the 2026 event. For more, see the April issue of Tararua Tramper, p.3
Please see our online hui guidance for information on how to attend and for an invitation.
Coming up on Tuesday 2026-07-07
07 July Hiking in the Canary Islands and Greece Jonty Crane
Jonty hiked the trails of Gran Canaria, Crete, and the Menalon Trail in the Peloponnese, walking through deep gorges, along spectacular coastlines, past ancient ruins, and over volcanic landscapes, limestone mountains, and fertile plateaus along the way. Highlights included exploring ancient ruins, mountain villages, and a near absence of other hikers. Less welcome experiences included being chased by a three-legged dog and enduring the worst storm to hit the Canary Islands in 13 years.
Upcoming trips 🥾
| Date | Location | Grade | Leader | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 | Matariki walk and shared lunch | All | Michele Dickson | 022 635 0193 |
| 01 | Columbus Cafe, Mitre 10, Tory Street | Lunch | Pip Hart-Smith | 022 013 3244 |
| 01 | Cannon Point | E | David Campbell | 021 231 1030 |
| 01 | Whakanui Loop | EM | Angela Vanderpoel | 027 309 6264 |
| 01 | Kaiwharawhara - Karori | M | John Willett | 021 1876 063 |
| 01 | Off Track Adventure, Ōtaki Forks | M | Bill Allcock | 027 310 0263 |
| 01 | MF/F |
Recent 2026 weekly activities
- 2026-06-03 Baring Head Tree Planting/Mapuia Miramar Walkway
- 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
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
