Tararua Tramping Club

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Perspectives

Photo: Amie Claridge

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 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.

Now is the time to download your photographs and enter them in the Photographic Competition. Please see the Photo Competition Rules for dates and details.

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60 Essence of Tararuas - Descending from Baldy Spur - January 2008

Photo: David Grainger

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Siberia Hut

Photo: JA Alexander

Photo competition entries now open

Please see our photographic competition details.
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At our next hui on 2026-07-07

Club nights are held on Tuesdays at our clubrooms opening at 7:10 p.m. with the proceedings starting at 7:30 p.m.

07 July  Hiking in the Canary Islands and Greece Jonty Crane

Jonty hiked the trails of Gran Canaria, Crete, and the Menalon Trail in the Peloponnese, walking through deep gorges, along spectacular coastlines, past ancient ruins, and over volcanic landscapes, limestone mountains, and fertile plateaus along the way.

Highlights included exploring ancient ruins, mountain villages, and a near absence of other hikers. Less welcome experiences included being chased by a three-legged dog and enduring the worst storm to hit the Canary Islands in 13 years.

Jonty is author of The Tramping Life podcast.

Please see our online hui guidance for information on how to attend and for an invitation.

Coming up on Tuesday 2026-07-14

14 July  The Great Wall of China Les Molloy

Les looks at the 2,500-year history of the wall(s) and their effectiveness as a defensive barrier, with a focus on the rarely-visited Qin and Han Dynasty remnants in the remote, arid, NW provinces of Xinjiang, Gansu and Inner Mongolia.

Upcoming trips 🥾

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Tauhinu

Photo: Jeremy Rolfe

Recent 2026 weekly activities

Recent 2026 trip reports from the Tararua Tramper