Wellington Tramping and Mountaineering Club
Enjoying the great outdoors since 1947
In October the committee ran a survey of club members in order to understand who our members are, what we are doing well as a club, and what we should focus our efforts on improving going forward. The survey received 138 responses, 31% of our adult membership. Responses were well distributed between new and long … Read more
We appreciate your patience and welcome you to use the new membership system – let us know how you get on. Comments and questions are welcome, please send them through to David (, or early evenings only call him at 029 938 2756). Click on a button below to register or log into the new … Read more
Our new member management system based on Hello Club will be going live soon.
Former WTMC club member, Terry Mumme, passed away on 22 May 2020 in Upper Hutt. Terry was active in the club in the late 60s and 70s, tramping, climbing and skiing. Members who knew Terry will remember his flamboyance and enthusiasm. As a result of multiple sclerosis, Terry lost touch with many who knew him … Read more
Summer is here! And that means more time to explore the great New Zealand outdoors! Want to find out how? The Wellington Tramping and Mountaineering Club (WTMC) is hosting a new members night on the evening of Wednesday 26 February 2020 at the Tararua Tramping Club hall on 4 Moncrieff Street, and all are welcome. … Read more
In early December 2019, WTMC life member Nick Jennings and former WTMC member Fraser Walls passed away. Nick died on 5 December 2019 in Palmerston North from colon cancer, aged 89. Fraser died on 6 December 2019 from a heart attack, aged 78. FRASER WALLS 20 FEBRUARY 1941 – 6 DECEMBER 2019 One of Fraser’s … Read more
Peter Williamson 17th February 1958 – 17th December 2016. WTMC Veteran Member. I remember Peter as the man to go to at Bivouac Store. He wasn’t just the manager, he was the man who gave advice on gear and how you could use it in the outdoors. I remember Peter on a trip to Trains … Read more
This month we welcome as new members: Simon Barr Frances Robinson Ewan Delany Sean Versteegh Susan Barrett and Graeme Walton (household) Emma Fisher Trevor Mordaunt
The Club has sent condolences to Dennis Gazley, Michael and Scott on the loss of Frances after a period of illness. Frances had a great love for wilderness places and especially our native bird life. She volunteered at Zealandia since the early days and was involved in other conservation projects. Friends will remember her in … Read more
Thanks for all your feedback on the proposed membership categories. We received a lot of thoughtful comments, with the vast majority in favour of the proposal put forward to streamline our existing categories of membership. As a result, Committee has agreed to hold an EGM on 26 November so that members can vote on the … Read more