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Eight of us headed to Paraparaumu Beach on Sunday morning in the club van for an 8.30am check in at Kapiti Island Nature Tours – the tour operator that would be taking us over to Kapiti Island. We had to brush our boots down and have our bags checked to ensure we weren’t taking any … Read more
The Dobson Loop Track is located in one of the most southern points of Tararua Forest Park. The great thing about this walk is you get a good day out walking in what feels like a remote and very scenic back country area yet it’s only a 30 minute drive from downtown Petone – so … Read more
[This email was sent on 08 November 2022] Kia ora, This email provides a brief update on club trips: Outdoor first aid course on 26/27 Nov New cookbook available online Club fuel card Summer break close-down dates Ngā mihi, nāAnne de FerronChief Guide Outdoor first aid course on 26/27 Nov Outdoor Training NZ is running … Read more
With the demise of RAL there must be something to talk about with a positive theme. I’ll try the weather. When there is little snow on the mountain there tends to be better weather. When there is plenty of snow on the mountain there is less skiing. After returning from two weeks on the mountain … Read more
Join us in celebrating 75 years of Wellington Tramping and Mountaineering Club on the 4th – 6th November. Come gather, share adventures of the outdoors and have some fun. We have three events for you to choose from: Banquet at Little India Blair Street Friday 4th November Paua Hut Trip Saturday 5th to Sunday 6th … Read more
Seven keen alpinists departed the railway station on Friday, chasing a stunning forecast promising bluebird conditions on Ruapehu. After a cosy night in the well-appointed WTMC lodge, the group made early progress up the hut ridge in the golden light of dawn. Wispy cloud and rays of light played about Ngauruhoe and surrounds. Some truly … Read more
– “Not all fun is created equal: – Type 1 fun is enjoyable while it’s happening. Also known as, simply, fun. – Type 2 fun is miserable while it’s happening, but fun in retrospect. – Type 3 fun is not fun at all. Not even in retrospect.” – After the trip was canceled once, and … Read more
The idea for this trip came up as I was looking for off the beaten track options to put on the trip schedule. I remembered seeing this video of Sarah adventuring through the Hauhungatahi Wilderness Area, and found this old trip report on the website. Good enough to hatch a plan. While I was confident … Read more
There were 6 of us on the trip to do the timber trail. It was approximately a 5 hour drive to Ongarue. We met at the Wellington railway station and left at 4pm on Friday. We arrived at Bennet Rd campsite at 10pm and camped there using our own tents. It was not too cold … Read more
Another very successful month for the Club with 14 trips that went ahead. We had 120 people participating (with some people going on more than one trip). One weekend, we had four trips taking place : Natasha took a group mountain biking on the Timber Trail; Anne led a navigational tramp to the Hauhungatahi Wilderness … Read more