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October 2023
WTMC talks: Two trips to Whanganui National Park
WTMC member Tash will talk about two different club trips to the Whanganui National Park. *WTMC social nights are open to WTMC Club members and the general public. You don’t need to book or RSVP, just turn up! It’s also a great time to come along and ask questions about getting involved with the club. ... Read more
Find out more »WTMC Talks: Learn about the Rescue Coordination Centre New Zealand
The Rescue Coordination Centre New Zealand (RCCNZ) is responsible for coordinating land-based missions arising from someone activating a distress beacon (as well as all major maritime and aviation search and rescue missions within New Zealand’s search and rescue region). Staff from RCCNZ will be coming along to talk about how and what the RCCNZ does. ... Read more
Find out more »November 2023
WTMC Talks: Skiing to the South Pole, Following Amundsen’s route up the Axel Heiberg Glacier
WTMC member Bob Maxwell will talk about his ski expedition to the South Pole in a team of four. Bob skied for 35 days, a total of 650km up the Axel Heiberg glacier following Roald Amundsen’s route to the South Pole. He has previously skied from the Ronne Ice Shelf skiing for 40 days and ... Read more
Find out more »WTMC social pub night
In addition to the usual schedule of WTMC talks, we will be hosting a social pub night this week. Come along for a drink or some food, catch up with some new and familiar faces, have a chat about your latest adventures – and maybe even plan some new ones. Note that this is on ... Read more
Find out more »WTMC Talks: Being a respectful manuhiri (visitor) and gaining confidence in the ngahere (bush)
Elizabeth will talk about gaining confidence with tramping through a WTMC club trip to Cobb Valley. She'll also discuss how we can as tauiwi and Pākehā be considerate manuhiri, and suggestions on what we can do to be more respectful of the land and mana whenua on our tramping trips. View the slides from this ... Read more
Find out more »December 2023
WTMC Talks: Karamea to the Cobb; 12 days in Kahurangi NP
WTMC member Regan McGillicuddy will talk about his 12 day solo trip though our 2nd largest National Park, visiting 24 huts. *WTMC social nights are open to WTMC Club members and the general public. You don’t need to book or RSVP, just turn up! It’s also a great time to come along and ask questions ... Read more
Find out more »January 2024
WTMC Talks: Through Hiking The Pacific Northwest Trail
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
Find out more »WTMC Talks: How and why to make Plan Bs
WTMC Club member Emily will talk about some unexpected adventures that arose when initial plans fell through (thanks to weather, big rivers, transport kerfuffles, unexpected snows) and she ended up on plan B, C and D... *WTMC social nights are open to WTMC Club members and the general public. You don’t need to book or ... Read more
Find out more »February 2024
WTMC Talks: Memorable huts
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
Find out more »WTMC New Members Night 2024
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
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