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.
We must closely guard the welfare of our national parks and reserves.
These should not be regarded as the property of our minister or the government.
They belong to the people of today and tomorrow.
We must fight for their protection if necessary.
Fred Vosseler 1932
Founder TTC
Inaugural President FMC
Cone Hut 80th - keep the date free
Sat 14th November Cone Hut 80th Birthday Celebration - cake and merriment - walk in from Waiohine Gorge. Details on the Trip schedule.
At our next hui on 2026-09-15
Club nights are held on Tuesdays at our clubrooms, opening at 7:10 p.m., with the proceedings starting at 7:30 p.m.
15 September Ōtari-Wiltons Bush centenary
October 12 marks the centenary of the establishment of the Ōtari Open-air Native Plant Museum . Kathy Ombler, a Trustee of Ōtari-Wilton’s Bush Trust, explains how it has all evolved, while remaining true to the ‘Four Point Scheme’ designed by eminent botanist Dr Leonard Cockayne 100 years ago.
Please see our online hui guidance for information on how to attend and for an invitation.
Coming up on Tuesday 2026-09-22
22 September Te Araroa: Bluff to Queenstown
Robert and Carolyn Tristam walked the South Island Te Araroa north bound (NOBO) from Bluff from December 2025. With several side quests along the way, they then walked from Auckland Airport north to Cape Reinga. This talk will cover the Southland section from Bluff to Queenstown, areas less traversed by Wellingtonians.
Upcoming trips 🥾
| Date | Location | Grade | Leader | Contact | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun 13 | Mt Matthews via Goat stream from Catchpool | MF | Mike Voets | 020 418 07259 | ||
| Sun 13-Fri 18 | Self cater week to Tararua Lodge - ski,climb,tour | All | Lodge Committee -> mailto:ttc [period] tararua [period] lodge [snail] ttc [period] org [period] nz | 021 948 634 | Book Now | |
| 16 | Part of City to Sea Walk | E | Jean Morgan | 027 452 3025 | ||
| 16 | Local Wellington Hills | EM | Marilyn Richards | 027 479 1094 | ||
| 16 | Te Mārua to Kaitoke | M | Jim Gibbons | 027 495 3616 | ||
| 16 | Goat Stream Spur to South Saddle | M | Janette Roberts | 027 269 1222 | ||
| 16 | Gollans Stream Circuit | MF | David McNabb | 027 436 0841 | ||
Recent 2026 weekly activities
- 2026-09-02 Villa café in Ngaio, Butterfly Creek, Stokes Valley Circuit, Ōrongorongo Station, Winzenberg Hill, Pinnacle, Pinnacle Ridge, Whakaturākau Stream, Tararua Lodge
- 2026-08-26 Catchpool, Waimapihi Reserve & Zealandia perimeter, Skyline–Te Ahumairangi & western hills, Hemi Matenga, Dobson Loop Track-Puffer Saddle, Baring Head, Holdsworth.
- 2026-08-19 Wellington Waterfront, Te Whiti Riser & Waddington Winder, East Harbour Regional Park, East Porirua-Belmont Regional Park, Wainuiomata Catchment, Holdsworth, Hawks Bay cycle trails
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
