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.
At our next hui on 2026-08-18
Club nights are held on Tuesdays at our clubrooms, opening at 7:10 p.m., with the proceedings starting at 7:30 p.m.
18 August 2026 TTC Photo Competition
Your once-a-year opportunity to be entertained and inspired by the best work of the club’s photographers, and pick up some top tips on photographing your trips.
Please see our online hui guidance for information on how to attend and for an invitation.
Coming up on Tuesday 2026-08-25
25 August 2026 Annual General Meeting
Come to this year’s AGM, have your say on how our club
is doing and the actions the General Committee is taking as
a result of its recent strategic planning work, and elect the
General Committee for the year ahead.
Bushcraft 2026
There are places available for the 2026 Bushcraft.
You need to be a TTC member and have signed up and paid for bushcraft.
Please see our bushcraft details.
Upcoming trips 🥾
| Date | Location | Grade | Leader | Contact | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16-21 | Self Cater ski week to Tararua Lodge, Mt Ruapehu | All | Lodge Committee -> mailto:ttc [period] tararua [period] lodge [snail] ttc [period] org [period] nz | 021 948 634 | Book Now | |
| 18-21 | Hawkes Bay Cycle Trails | E/Cycle | Frank and Robyn Usmar | 04 569 5996 | ||
| 19 | Wellington Waterfront walk | R | Margaret Foden | 021 134 5872 | ||
| 19 | Up Te Whiti Riser, down Waddington Winder | E | Anne Bond, Hadley Bond | 233 2241, 021 102 7125, 021 034 1980 | ||
| 19 | East Harbour Regional Park: Bus Barns to Days Bay via Butterfly Creek | EM | Penny Hoy-Mack | 027 505 7841 | ||
| 19 | East Porirua - Belmont Regional Park | M | Janet Dobbie | 029 916 7831 | ||
| 19 | Wainuiomata Catchment | M | David McNabb | 027 436 0841 | ||
| 19 | Holdsworth in the snow | MF | Mike Wespel-Rose | 027 562 6341 | ||
| 21-23 | Ski weekend to Tararua Lodge, Mt Ruapehu - ski,climb,tour | All | Craig Scott -> mailto:craigandrewscott [snail] gmail [period] com | 021 040 0989 | Book Now | |
| Sat 22 | Holdsworth in the snow | M | Sarah White | 022 165 0258 | ||
| 23 - 28 | Ski week to Tararua Lodge - skiing, climbing, relaxing. | All | John Gardiner -> mailto:johncgardinernz [snail] gmail [period] com | 027 258 2843 | Book Now | |
Recent 2026 weekly activities
- 2026-08-05 Top One Café, Petone, Panatewaewae and Spion Kop
- 2026-07-29 Matiu/Somes Island, McKerrow Loop, Farm Creek and Phillips Ridgeline and Skyline Walkway – Johnsonville to Makara Rd.
- 2026-07-22 Wadestown – Odell Reserve – Kaiwharawhara/Rata Ridge/Te Whiti Riser – Wainuiomata – Round Hill Reserve/Skyline Circuit
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
