WTMC member Angus Middleton will talk about his dream Kiwi backcountry hike doing the full 12 day solo NW Circuit of Rakiura/Stewart Island climbing the highest peaks for stunning sunrises, sleeping to the sounds of Kiwis, his most southern beach swim (photo), and avoiding the infamous mud (mostly). *WTMC social nights are open to ... Read more
Club President Tony Stephens will talk about his off track adventures in the Hauhungatahi Wilderness Area. *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 ... Read more
Everard Halbert (Rongowhakaata, Te Arawa) is offering a short kōrero or discussion on Māori whakaaro and tikanga (Māori thoughts and ways of doing things) that might be relevant to tramping. There will be a Q&A session at the end, so bring your pātai (questions)! *WTMC social nights are open to WTMC Club members and the ... Read more
Come along and learn about what it means to get involved with the Wellington Tramping Mountaineering Club! Whether you're new to tramping, or aiming to visit every hut in the Tararuas, WTMC has something to offer you. Come along and meet club members, learn about our upcoming tramps and how the club runs its trips. ... Read more
Curious to hear about how WTMC works behind the scenes? All club activities are run by volunteers! Come along to learn about opportunities to get involved and support the club - whether you would be interested in helping as a one-off or on an ongoing basis, in person or from home - there is something ... Read more
Sam Brown, from the NZ Alpine Club (NZAC) Wellington section will give an overview of how to get into rock climbing, including options for courses, indoor practice and upcoming outdoor NZAC climbing trips. *WTMC social nights are open to WTMC Club members and the general public. You don’t need to book or RSVP, just turn ... Read more
Simon Rea and Bill Trompetter from Orienteering Hutt Valley will be talking about what rogaining and orienteering are and how to get involved. *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 ... Read more
WTMC Annual General Meeting Wednesday 5 April 2023, 7:30-8:30pm Our Annual General Meeting (AGM) is scheduled for Wednesday 5 April 2023, 7:30pm. The AGM will be held both in-person at the clubrooms (4 Moncrieff Street, Mt Victoria, Wellington) and remotely via “Google Hangouts”. The AGM notice and more information is available online, including the Annual ... Read more
Come along to help plan the next WTMC trip schedule. Are there tramping trips that have always been on your wish list? Or maybe you’re keen to try something else like mountain biking or kayaking? Whether you plan to lead a trip or just go along to one, join us to discuss your ideas so ... Read more
New WTMC member Debbie Mellor will share her experiences about going on some of her first trips with the club including trips to Mt Matthews in the Remutaka Forest Park, Angelus Hut in Nelson Lakes and the Kepler Track. Hear about her trips and how to prepare for your first trips with the club. *WTMC ... Read more
