Wellington Tramping and Mountaineering Club
Enjoying the great outdoors since 1947
Date: 14 June 2014. Trampers: Too many to name. Location: St Johns Hall, Willis & Dixon Street. Trip Type: Enlightening Policy Discussions. Author: Mike McGavin. Saturday 14th June was a typical sparkly, sunshiney Wellington day and so I was naturally surprised that nobody else from Tongue and Meats* was spending it where many other trampers … Read more
Fancy some fun adventures in the company of like minded buddies in an alpine environment? Always wanted to sign up for those Alpine trips on the schedule? WTMC Snowcraft 2014 is an introductory alpine skills course for WTMC members. The course takes place over two brief weeknight evenings and two weekends at the club lodge … Read more
Banff Mountain Film Festival Visits Wellington One of the most well-know international film festivals of outdoor adventure sports is on it’s way to Wellington. Banff festival originates from Canada but features films from around the world. Every year, a select number of films tour internationally. The Banff Mountain Film festival will be showing two different … Read more
Keep Paua Hut Clean – Leave the Soap at Home Paua Hut is another one of our great assets. It’s pretty easy to find, just 30 minutes drive from Wellington in Orongorongos. Unfortunately, rats have also found the hut thanks to the enticing smell of soap left behind. There’s plenty of fat in soap to keep … Read more
If you’ve attempted the SK in the last 5-7 years, we want your story for an update of the SK book. The idea to traverse the Tararuas from North to South in a weekend was first conjured up in 1961 and the first successful attempt was recorded in 1963. Since then, dozens of trampers from … Read more
The Club photo competition is coming up again and there are two dates to mark in your calendar: March 19th – final deadline for entries April 2nd – the club night when the entries are shown and winners announced. There are still a few weeks to take some award winning photos. Winning and runner-up photos get entry into … Read more
Mt Lowry Challenge is a fun race for all fitness levels, taking place just 20 minutes from the capital on 30 March 2014. You can travel at your own pace with two distance choices on well-formed tracks in the scenic Eastbourne area. Get a team together, tie up your laces, and take part in the … Read more
Keen to get into New Zealand’s great outdoors but don’t know where to start? WTMC Bushcraft will give you the confidence and skills you need. This weekend course covers the basics about what to take, what to expect and how to look after yourself. It’s designed for people over the age of 18 who are interested … Read more
Relocation of DOC Kaitoke carpark The Department of Conservation is relocating the Kaitoke entrance to the Tararua Forest Park. The current carpark, at the end of Marchant Road will be removed and new facilities installed at a new site near the entrance to Camp Kaitoke. The new car park will be clearly marked on the … Read more
Down in the basement of the club rooms, you will find the gear storage for the club. Every Wednesday, between 7:30 and 8:00 pm, we give out and receive gear for club trips. The range of gear we hold is typically group gear like flys, PLBs and first aid kits. However, we do carry personal gear … Read more