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 2026-07-28
Club nights are held on Tuesdays at our clubrooms, opening at 7:10 p.m., with the proceedings starting at 7:30 p.m.
28 July Tour of Mont Blanc Susan Guscott
Over 11 days in September 2025 Susan did the Tour of Mont Blanc with a small group. She will take you on her journey following one of the world's great long-distance walking routes through France, Italy, and Switzerland. Along the way she'll share the spectacular mountain scenery, the challenges of the trail, and some of the unforgettable experiences that made it so special.
Please see our online hui guidance for information on how to attend and for an invitation.
Coming up on Tuesday 2026-08-04
04 August One boulder too many Chris Munn
This talk will be given twice at the clubrooms, firstly at 1 pm and again at the usual time of 7:30 pm when it is also online.
Chris Munn and party travelled down the Wanganui River to Harihari on Te Tai Poutini. Despite the best-laid plans … there was one boulder too many.
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 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 | Wadestown - Odell Reserve Kaiwharawhara | E | Michele Dickson | 022 635 0193 | ||
| 22 | Rāta Ridge | EM | Muriel Christianson | 027 497 6625 | ||
| 22 | Te Whiti Riser - Wainuiomata - Round Hill Reserve | M | Jim Gibbons | 027 495 3616 | ||
| 22 | Skyline Circuit | MF | Diana Munster | 027 205 1737 | ||
| 24-26 | Self cater weekend ski,climb,tour Tararua Lodge, Mt Ruapehu | All | Lodge Committee -> mailto:ttc [period] tararua [period] lodge [snail] ttc [period] org [period] nz | 021 948 634 | Book Now | |
| 29 | Matiu/Somes Island | R | Peter Nixon | 027 372 2878 | ||
| 29 | Matiu/Somes Island | E | Alan Wright | 021 170 8540 | ||
| 29 | Matiu/Somes Island | All | Susi Lang | 027 564 6008 | ||
| 29 | McKerrow Circuit | EM | Pip Newton | 027 533 8778 | ||
| 29 | Kiwi Ranch Rd - Farm Creek - Dobsons Hut Site | M | Janette Roberts | 027 269 1222 | ||
Recent 2026 weekly activities
- 2026-07-08 Wellington Waterfront Walk/Boulder Hill/Rata Ridge/Belmont Trig and Beyond/Gollans Stream Circuit/Tararua Lodge/Matiu – Somes Island
- 2026-07-01 Cannon Point/Whakanui Loop/Kaiwharawhara – Karori/Off Track Adventure, Otaki Forks/Eastern Nga Tapuwae o Kupe Walkway
- 2026-06-24 Wilton Bowling Club
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

