Wellington Tramping and Mountaineering Club
Enjoying the great outdoors since 1947
Maitland Pass –with a llama and bananas A 4 day hiking loop trip crossing over Maitland Pass in the Ruataniwha Conservation Park passing a llama and bananas Listen: “We thought the llama would be carrying your packs!” I laughed at what seemed like a good joke from some mountain bikers we had bumped into in the … Read more
The Bounds of Hades – Lees, Misery and Hellfire A 5 day hiking loop trip through spectacular mountain scenery from Lees Creek to Misery Stream and Hellfire Stream in the Raglan Range – an area once called The Bounds of Hades Carrying two tents. Spaniards on steroids. Endless tree-fall. Slow bushbash through dense beech forest. … Read more
Summary: Friday 12 April: Saturday 13 April: Sunday 14 April:
This trip required strength and experience. What some members of the group lacked in experience, they made up for in strength and will. We were met with weather challenges, difficult terrain and chilling cold that could have ripped your pants right off your legs, but the group persevered through it all on route to the … Read more
Summary: Thursday 28 March: Friday 28 March (Day 1): 19.36 km Highlights: Walking times: Saturday 29 March (Day 2) – 19.43km Highlights: Walking times: Sunday 30 March (Day 3) – 22.72km Highlights: Walking times: Monday 1 April (Day 4) – 29.86 kms Highlights: Walking times:
Cameron to Ashburton circuit – an alpine tramping trip. A 4 day alpine tramping loop trip through spectacular mountain scenery including the Ashburton Glacier For another alpine tramping trip go to Ball Pass – a nice alpine day walk For a further alpine tramping trip go to Stumpy Stream
Day 1: Friday What started as a planned group adventure, turned into a spontaneous duo escapade when a last-minute COVID-related cancellation left just the two of us to tackle the Tararua Northern Crossing. Undeterred, we met at the train station as planned at 5pm, ready to hit the road. We made a quick pit stop … Read more
A relaxing weekend with great views of Kaikoura. The trip began with us all (along with the medium group) meeting at the Wellington Railway station at 2.30pm to catch a 4pm ferry to the South Island. After arriving in Picton, we drove down to Kaikoura to our Top 10 Holiday accommodation for the night. This … Read more
The six of us met at the train station at 2.20pm, where Lisa kindly had the van ready and waiting for us. We drove onto the Interislander for a 4pm sailing, arriving in Picton shortly after 7pm. We then drove down to St Arnaud, arriving at West Bay campsite just after 9pm, ready to pitch … Read more
Day 1 Our group gathered at the Railway Station at 2.30pm and, along with Jane’s group, jumped in the club van to catch a 4pm ferry to Picton. The sailing was smooth and pleasant. We drove south from Picton, with lovely views of valleys as the sun set, until we arrived at the Kaikoura Top … Read more