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 2026-03-17
Club nights are held on Tuesdays at our clubrooms opening at 7:10 p.m. with the proceedings starting at 7:30 p.m.
17 March Threading the needle in Kahurangi Chris Munn
Over three long, hard days four club members slogged their way across rough, untracked country from Blue Shirt Creek on the Heaphy Track to Kahurangi Lighthouse.
It was a trip they vowed never to do again.
Please see our online hui guidance for information on how to attend and for an invitation.
Coming up on Tuesday 2026-03-24
24 March Cycling from Ship Cove to Dunedin Ross Bidmead
Unfit and unsure of their health, Ross and Frances cycled from Ship Cove to Dunedin. It proved to be a rejuvenating ride.
Upcoming trips 🥾
| Date | Location | Grade | Leader | Contact | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | Northland and Te Ahumairangi | E | Michele Dickson | 022 635 0193 | |
| 11 | Wellington Peaks | EM | Andy Leslie | 027 408 6909 | |
| 11 | Mt Wainui | M | Bob Buckle | 021 228 5822 | |
| 11 | McGregor Falls | MF | Lynne White | 027 631 1160 | |
| Sun 15 | Gollans Stream | Youth | Nikki Williams | 021 242 2276 | |
| Sun 15 | Rata Ridge | EM | Muriel Christianson | 04 479 5269 | |
| 18 | Otari | R | Margaret Foden | 021 134 5872 | |
| 18 | Queen Elizabeth 2 Park | E | Anne, Hadley Bond | 021 102 7125 | |
| 18 | Ōtaki Forks Circuit | EM | Dave Reynolds | 027 693 7394 | |
| 18 | Searching for the Whakatikei Rata | M | Alistair Beckett | 027 845 8524 | |
| 18 | Johnsonville - Island Bay | MF | John Willett | 021 1876 063 | |
| 18 | Te Whakatūrākau (Atiwhakatu) tributary exploration | F | Mike Wespel-Rose | 027 562 6341 | |
Recent 2026 weekly activities
- 2026-02-25 Zealandia, Island Bay - Houghton Bay circuit, A Wellington Circuit, Tunnel Gully – Climie, Square Knob
- 2026-02-18 Waiwhetū Stream, Nga Taonga Nature Walk to Clay Ridge, Owhiro Bay Quarry, gun emplacements, Sinclair Head, East Harbour Regional Park, Rae Ridge – Dennan, Solomons Ridge.
- 2026-02-11 Eastern Walkway from Strathmore, Makara Peak Circuit, Pinnacle, return via Wattie's Alternative, Turere Waterfall, North Ōhau, Butterfly Creek.
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
