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 2026-11-03
Club nights are held on Tuesdays at our clubrooms, opening at 7:10 p.m., with the proceedings starting at 7:30 p.m.
03 November In Nank’s footsteps Dave Bamford, John Wild, and Paul Maxim
Since 2014, Dave Bamford, John Wild, and Paul Maxim have endeavoured to keep the legacy of John Nankervis’ trips alive by going back to the mountains with other regulars from Nank’s yesteryears. They will tease out some of these outings and what Nank meant to each of them. Many attendees will have their own memories which they may also like to briefly recall. A fun talk down memory lane.
Please see our online hui guidance for information on how to attend and for an invitation.
Coming up on Tuesday 2026-11-10
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.
Upcoming trips 🥾
| Date | Location | Grade | Leader | Contact | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 | Rangituhi/Colonial Knob via Ohariu Valley | E | Michele Dickson | 022 635 0193 | |
| 28 | Rangituhi / Colonial Knob | EM | Vivienne Radcliffe | 021 948 634 | |
| 28 | Bike: Brooklyn to Red Rocks | M, bike | Paul Bruce | 021 027 19370 | |
| 28 | Lunch on Frith: Twin Bridges - Frith - Bucks Rd | M | Joan Basher | 027 346 7700 | |
| 28 | Mangaone South Off Track Adventure | M | Bill Allcock | 027 310 0263 | |
| 28 | Corner Creek - Wharekahau Stream | MF | Jenny Mason | 021 230 9211 | |
| Sat 31-Sun 1 Nov | Holdsworth-Waiohine Gorge; stay in Totara Flats Hut | M | Jake McLaren | 021 863 806 | |
| 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 | |
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
