Wellington Tramping and Mountaineering Club
Enjoying the great outdoors since 1947
Welcome to the September President Column. The Club continues to do well with a busy schedule of trips and other activities. I was out on two Club trips over the last month – the Pizza Historic trip to the Holdsworth area and also on the Zelandia fence-line track. The Pizza Historic trip started with pizza … Read more
Welcome to the August President Column. The Tramping Club has had another good month and I’ve maintained my at least one Club trip per month. I went on a day trip lead by Jacqui to Smith Creek Shelter via the old Dobson hut site. We enjoyed a chilly but sunny day to the Southern part … Read more
The Club continues to do well and I’ve continued with meeting my target of participating in at least one Club trip per month. Monique led a group of us to the Kaweka Forest Park over the Matariki weekend where we enjoyed some great tramping country, lovely bush, beautiful streams, excellent views of snow clad mountains … Read more
Welcome to the May edition of the Presidents Column. Over the last month or so there have some excellent activities going on with the Club. I really hope you have had a chance to participate in some of them. Steve is the Club’s statistics man and he collates all manner of information about Club activities. … Read more
Welcome to my first column as President. Thank you to all of the people who supported me at the AGM. It is a privilege to serve as President of the WTMC. I would like to acknowledge the hard work of the previous President (Maj-Britt) and Committee for their service over the last couple of years. … Read more
Tēnā koutou katoa As we near the end of one “WTMC year” and enter another one, it would be easy to focus on the many covid-19 issues that continued to face the club since I first became President nearly two years ago. However, I feel hopeful that New Zealand and the club are at last … Read more
It’s that time of year again! Our Annual General Meeting (AGM) is scheduled for Wednesday 6 April 2022, 7-8.30pm. The AGM will be held both in person at the clubrooms (4 Moncrieff Street, Mt Victoria, Wellington) and remotely via “Google Hangouts”. This notice covers provision of the Annual Report and Financial Statements, nominations for the … Read more
Tēnā koutou katoa Although there been a few weekends of tumultuous weather–it hasn’t deterred our outdoors community with plenty of safe, fun adventures. I’ve included a few photos from our Vice President Tony from just one of these (South Saddle to Mukamuka stream, camping near the coast). There’s lots more to get involved in. The … Read more
Tēnā koutou katoa Happy New Year – hopefully each of you has been able to enjoy various outdoor adventures. We’re aware that the uncertainties and challenges from covid-19 are unsettling for many, with the recent shift to the Covid-19 Red traffic light setting also bringing more uncertainty. There’s a full schedule of tramping and other … Read more
As we’re nearing the end of a challenging 2021, what stands out to me is the generosity of spirit, thoughtfulness and efforts of so many members and others. I’m continually amazed and impressed by the extent of to which people across the club contribute. A massive shout out and thanks to each of our volunteers … Read more