Celebrate our 75th Anniversary with a Picinic and BBQ Gathering at the Catchpool Valley Visitor Centre. Open to everyone. Come gather, share adventures of the outdoors and have some fun. There will be a photo board display celebrating 75 years of the club & celebratory cake. Bring a picnic lunch, picinic blanket and a lawn ... Read more
All welcome to bring secondhand tramping, camping and ski gear or other outdoor gear, (for either adults or kids) to sell, swap or donate. Bringing gear? Turn up at 7pm to set up. Wanting gear? Come at 7.30pm to browse, and enjoy tea and biscuits. Giveaways: There will be a space to put free ... Read more
Ever daydreamed about tramping for months on a long trail like the Te Araroa? WTMC member Kate will talk about her experience completing the Pacific Northwest Trail in the US, a 2000km journey over 2.5 months. Come along for inspiration for your 2023 adventures, tips for planning your own long hike, insight into TA hikers ... Read more
There are over a 1000 huts in Aotearoa New Zealand, but some stick in our memories more than others: maybe it's the view, or the trek to get there or because there's something special about the hut or perhaps because something special happened there. Come along and hear members talk about some of their most ... Read more
Want to find out more about Wellington’s myriad hiking and tramping opportunities? Come along to the Wellington Tramping and Mountaineering Club New Members night on February 28th. Experienced or just eager, we’ll explain what we offer and how we operate. With members on hand to answer your questions and prizes to win, we may be ... Read more
Come along to catch up with other club members about recent trips, start thinking about some new ones, and hear from guest speaker Hilary Fowler, from Orienteering Hutt Valley, about the Wellington rogaining scene ahead of this season's start in April. The talk at tonight's social will cover: - What is rogaining and why is ... Read more
WTMC member Lynsey will talk about a club trip that explored an adventurous decent route from Mt Patriarch to Lower Goulter Hut Mt Richmond Forest Park. The off track bushing bashing proved challenging but 'not too bad'. Come along to hear about their 15 hour day. *WTMC social nights are open to WTMC Club members ... Read more
WTMC president Anne will talk about an 8-day club trip along the dramatic Rakiura coastline through bush, sand, and mud, and of course kiwis. 7:00pm: doors, gear pickup/return and tea and biscuits - say hi to a member if you’re new! 7:30: club announcements 7:35pm: Kiwi spotting on Rakiura WTMC social nights are open to ... Read more
It's that time of year! Come along, bring your ideas and let's put together an alpine trip schedule for 2024. If you are keen to lead a trip, or thinking about it but not quite sure, this is your chance to meet some other leaders and ask any questions you might have. Co-leading a trip ... Read more
Paul Green will be presenting his slides on the infamous "WTMC ANDEAN EXPEDITION TO PERU" back in 1968!!! A truly legendary Club trip and not one to miss, even if you’ve seen it before!!! The stories will be much more embellished by now!! The doors of the TTC hall (4 Moncrieff Street) will open at ... Read more