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. ...
Our celebrations at Field Hut are confirmed for this Sunday, 3rd November, from 12.30 to 15:00, with cake cutting at 13.30
Cathy Wylie, TTC President
At our next hui
Club nights are held on Tuesdays at our clubrooms opening at 7:10 p.m. with the proceedings starting at 7:30 p.m.
05 November Ski touring on the Mahu Whenua Traverse Andy Carruthers
During a 40km alpine journey in the Southern Alps, Andy and his team of adventurers experienced the magic of ski touring in New Zealand’s remote backcountry, tackling epic challenges and enjoying breathtaking views.
Please see our online hui guidance for information on how to attend and for an invitation.
Coming up on Tuesday 2024-11-12
12 November Hikes, wildlife and cities in Europe Anne Dowden
Anne’s travels included rowing in Venice, refugio hiking and via ferrata climbing in the Italian Dolomites, the Walker’s Haute Route and da Lavas Glacier in Switzerland, hikes and wildlife in northern Norway, and quirky urban adventures.
Upcoming trips 🥾
Date | Location | Grade | Leader | Contact | |
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Sun 3 | Harvaard/McKerrow Loop Remutaka Forest Park | EM | Joanne Gapes | 022 096 7152 | |
Sun 3 | Field Hut Centenary | All | Paul McCredie | 021 477 617 | |
6-11 | Kaimai: Karangahake to Tuahu | M | Peggy Munn | 027 533 1564 | |
6-9 | Martinborough and Lake Ferry Bike Packing | Bike | Robyn and Frank Usmar | 027 249 2122 | |
06 | BYO picnic at Botanical Gardens | L | Kath Kerr | 027 475 8064 | |
06 | Ava Station to Ava Station | E | David Campbell | 021 231 1030 | |
06 | Kaitoke loop | EM | Dave Reynolds | 027 693 7394 | |
06 | Brooklyn-Sinclair Head, on varied tracks | M | Paul Bruce | 021 027 19370 | |
06 | Turere Stream | SF | Jenny Mason | 021 230 9211 | |
8-17 | Wairarapa Walking Festival - about 20 different walks coming up |
Recent 2024 weekly activities
- 2024-10-09 Ngā Taonga Nature Walk – Clay Ridge Loop Track; Seton Nossiter Park to Te Ara Waihinahina Reserve; Mt Kaukau to Rangituhi; Waiorongomai Real Saddle; Banks Peninsula Track
- 2024-10-02 Baring Head/Belmont Loop/Bells Track – Skyline - Johnston Hill - Te Ahumairangi - Trelissick Park/East Holdsworth Circuit/High Ridge/Mt Kapakapanui/Waihohonu Hut
- 2024-09-25 Ōtari to Skyline/Te Whiti Riser – Stokes Valley/Keith George Memorial Park – Moonshine Rd/Blue Range Hut via Rovers Hill
Recent 2024 trip reports from the Tararua Tramper
- 2024-09-11-Wellington Ascending peaks around northern Wellington
- 2024-08-28-Ōrongorongo Clearing pampas and gorse
- 2024-08-01-Ōrongorongo A loop along Cattle Ridge and Ōrongorongo track