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
Club nights are held on Tuesdays at our clubrooms opening at 7:10 p.m. with the proceedings starting at 7:30 p.m.
21 May Stepping up to Makalu Wayne Perkins, Leonore Hoke and Cathy Wylie
The physically challenging trek to Makalu Base Camp (5,100m) suits adventurers who are looking to avoid the popular, crowded trekking routes of Nepal and want an authentic experience trekking amongst the giants of the Himalayas. Wayne, Leonore and Cathy did it in autumn 2023.
Please see our online hui guidance for information on how to attend and for an invitation.
Coming up on Tuesday 2024-05-28
28 May Winter club activities
Come along at the earlier time of 7 p.m. for a glass of gluhwein, and find out how the club can help you to enjoy some great adventures this winter.
Alpine Instruction 2024
Alpine Instruction enrolment is now open.
Upcoming trips 🥾
Date | Location | Grade | Leader | Contact |
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22 | Cruikshank's Tunnel, Upper Hutt | E | David Campbell | 04 527 3752 or 021 231 1030 |
22 | Miramar Peninsula walkabout | EM | Rosemary Wilson | 387 8959 |
22 | Haarvard Spur (Catchpool area) | M | Dave Reynolds | 0276937394 |
22 | Dobson Loop Track, .586, Marchant Ridge | SF | Lynne White | 027 631 1160 |
Sun 26 | Lowry Bay to Eastbourne along the ridge track | E/M | Cathy Wylie | 021 022 77796 |
Recent 2024 weekly activities
- 2024-05-01 ; Zealandia, Southern City Loop, Oriental Bay to Island Bay, Paekakariki to Plimmerton, Farm Creek
- 2024-04-24 Belmont, Totara Park, Sinclair Head, North Saddle, Te Hekenga, Ruahine Range, Zealandia
- 2024-04-17 Butterfly Creek, Kaitoki Park, Dobson’s Circuit, Wharekauhau Stream, North Saddle, Corner Creek to point 616
Recent 2024 trip reports from the Tararua Tramper
- 2024-04-15-Tararuas Climbs & off-track & swims & games
- 2024-04-10-Tauherenikau Tracks & off-track near Dobsons, Pylon Road, & Puffer
- 2024-04-05-Ruapehu Off-track travel to Stanton Memorial.