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. ...
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. ...
At our next hui on 2026-04-28
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 April Murchison Mountains – home of the takahē Sarah Fisher
After volunteering at Burwood takahē centre, Sarah dreamed of visiting the Murchison Mountains, the protected home of the takahē.
Her Fiordland trip had everything: a bog that tried to swallow the entire team; a circus of kea; a steep bush bash, clinging onto moss under bluffs; a wild boat ride; a climb to the summit of Mt Irene - and just one extremely lucky encounter with a takahē.
Please see our online hui guidance for information on how to attend and for an invitation.
Coming up on Tuesday 2026-05-05
05 May Jonty’s journeys in Ladakh Jonty Crane
Jonty’s epic three-week journey through Ladakh, following remote trails to ancient monasteries and palaces, included around 40 river crossings, breathtaking (literally) mountain scenery, and an ending that didn’t quite go to plan.
Jonty is author of The Tramping Life podcast.
Upcoming trips 🥾
| Date | Location | Grade | Leader | Contact | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat 25-Mon 27 | Southern Crossing | Youth | Stu Hutson | 02 686 5636 | |
| 29 | Bells Track, Skyline north | E | Michele Dickson | 022 635 0193 | |
| 29 | Zealandia Perimeter - Waimapihi Reserve | EM | Paul Bruce | 021 027 19370 | |
| 29 | Western Hills and British Peak | M | Bob Buckle | 021 228 5822 | |
| 29 | Remutaka Pylon Track | M | Mary Perkins | 021 022 49134 | |
| 29 | Green Stream - Tapokopoko - Paua Ridge | MF | Lynne White | 027 631 1160 | |
Recent 2026 weekly activities
- 2026-04-15 Raumati Escarpment/QE2 Park & Raumati Escarpment/Southern Walkway, Waitangi Park – Island Bay/Bus Barn to Point Howard/York Bay Bush Tracks & Gollans Stream Headwaters/The Peak for Lunch/Waerenga Hut/Silversky – Skyline, Bells Track
- 2026-04-08 Butterfly Creek/Eastern Hills/Remutaka Pylon Track/Makaka Creek – Cone/Middle Ridge, East Harbour Regional Park
- 2026-04-01 Zealandia/Makara/East Porirua – Whitby Walkways/Catchpool – Turere Spur/ Waitatapia Peak/ Waerenga/Rees - Dart 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
