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WTMC Photo Competition 2023

Winners and runners-up in the 2023 WTMC Photo Competition judged by Lissa from Lissa Photography. Over 80 photos have been entered in the photo competition this year. The entry categories of the competition followed those of the FMC national photo competition. Club winning photos, and the runners-up, in each category are forwarded to the national … Read more

A Sparkly September Trip to Maniniaro / Angelus Peak – Nelson Lakes National Park

Date: 7-10 Sept 2023.
Trip type: Alp1(MF).
Location: Nelson Lakes National Park.
Author: Emily S.
Trampers: Anne (co-leader), Stuart (co-leader), Regan, Milly, Emily S, George, Lynsey, Erik.

ThursdayWith the weather forecast and avalanche advisory aligning, we met to check in for the Interislander mid-Thursday afternoon sailing from Wellington to Picton. When aboard the almost empty ferry, we quickly got stuck in to maximising our chances to win the on-board prize draws that the Interislander staff were putting on to farewell their Supervisor. … Read more

Kiritaki Hut, Ruahine Forest Park

Date: 28 - 30 July 2023.
Trip type: Medium.
Location: Ruahine Forest Park.
Author: Sarah Fisher.
Trampers: Maarten, Tony S, Gina, Jamie, Megan B, Murray, Sarah.

Kiritahu Hut Ruahine Forest Park

“It’ll be easy.”   Famous last words when we were trying to find a route around a gorge in Oruakeretaki Stream… On Saturday we left Kumeti campsite and started up Mangapuaka Stream for about 20 minutes before we came to the track on the true right. It was straight into a fairly steep climb. We … Read more

Nydia Track – Marlborough Sounds

Date: 1-3 Sept 2023.
Trip type: Tramp(EM).
Location: Marlborough Sounds.
Author: All the trampers.
Trampers: Jacqui (leader), Monique, Jane, Rory, Nat H, Natasha H, Lucy, Vero, Jude, Elizabeth, Maci.

Nydia Track is a picturesque 27 km two- day walk.  On Friday, the group left Wellington on the 3.45pm Interislander ferry sailing. It was a calm, quiet and sunny crossing. We stayed at the Villa Hostel in Picton, in two bunkrooms – which was a great place to stay. On Saturday morning, we stocked up … Read more

‘Take Action for Nature’ – Conservation Week 2023

Date: 19-20 Aug 2023.
Trip type: Volunteer.
Location: Catlins - Te Rere Reserve & Otanomomo Reserve.
Author: Sarah Fisher.
Trampers: Sarah F.

You’ve planted a ‘Penguin Forest.’ This was a comment from one of my work colleagues after she heard about the volunteer work I had done over the weekend in the Catlins. Every year DoC, in partnership with Forest & Bird, organise a tree planting weekend in the Catlins and I saw this advertised on the … Read more

Eastern Hills (Hutt Valley) to Days Bay

Date: 5 August 2023.
Trip type: Day(EM).
Location: Hutt Valley.
Author: Tony S.
Trampers: Tony (leader), Clinton, Maci.

We met at Woburn Station and set off on a clear, but chilly, morning for Te Whiti Park and the Te Whiti Riser track – with our ultimate destination being Days Bay.  The conditions were ideal for a day walk. The Te Whiti Riser track climbs at a gentle incline up to the Electricity Corporation … Read more

Paratetaitonga…. nearly! Mt Ruapehu – Tongariro National Park

Date: 11-13 Aug 2023.
Trip type: Alp1(MF).
Location: Mt Ruapehu - Tongariro National Park.
Author: Lynsey.
Trampers: Leaders: Anne (WTMC) and Tom (NZAC). Trampers: Anne and Lynsey (from WTMC) and Aly, Gracie, Meisha, Matt, Tom, Jen (from NZAC).

*Editor’s note: Paratetaitonga (2535m) is a mountain peak located on the edge of Mt Ruapehu’s Crater Lake. It’s always nice when you are lucky enough to have a Friday off work for early travel to your weekend’s destination! It’s even better when you know there’ll be no soggy camping at the road end on a … Read more

From the President – August 2023

Kia ora, This article provides a brief update on club activities, including: WTMC August recap: Committee, trips and lodge updates Tech officer vacancy: we need you! Coming up in September If you have any questions, comments or ideas please get in touch. Ngā mihi Anne de Ferron [email protected] WTMC August recap EM trip to Zekes Hut … Read more

FMC Expedition Scholarships: Apply now

Applications for FMC expedition scholarships are open now and close on Friday 15th September. There are two types of scholarship available – the Youth Expedition Scholarship for applicants under 30, and the Simon Bell Memorial Scholarship, which is open to all ages. As a member club of the FMC, all WTMC members are eligible to … Read more