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
We are running a Lodge Leader training session on Wednesday 13 March 2024, 5.30pm – 6.30pm, at the TTC hall. If you are a club member and you are interested in attending this session, or want to be put on the wait list for a later session, let us know by emailing liaison.officer@wtmc.org.nz. What is ... 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
Join us for our regular club social to catch up with other club members about recent trips, start thinking about some new ones, and hear from guest speaker Stephen Day, Communications Manager at Herenga ā Nuku Aotearoa, the Outdoor Access Commission. . Tonight's social talk will cover the history of the Queen's Chain - the ... Read more
Join us for WTMC's 2024 Annual General Meeting (and drinks at Boneface Tavern) on Wednesday 10 April! Doors open: 5:30 pm Meeting starts: 6 pm Boneface Tavern: drinks and nibbles to follow afterwards Where: in person at the clubroom (4 Moncrieff Street) and remotely via Google Hangouts (details to follow). Details: agenda and papers are ... 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
Join us for this week's WTMC social, and a talk by Nina Sawicki about her trip with three trusty mid-life female friends over New Year to find Lake Unknown and climb Minos Peak . Lake Unknown is located high above the Dart Valley among the ranges of Mt Aspiring National Park and has been described ... Read more
