Check out the latest news and trips reports below or view the archives using the menu on the left. If you want to know more about the newsletter including submitting stories, see Newsletter>Publication Details. To learn more about the club, check the top menu. Some links will take you to the old website, but content will eventually move to this site.
The Te Puia Lodge area in the Kaweka Ranges is well known for more than just its stunning scenery; it is one of the few tracks in New Zealand where trampers can relax in spring-fed hot pools at the end of each day. With the winter chill beginning to set in and fine weather predicted, … Read more
Members’ FMC cards are on their way with the June FMC Bulletin. The FMC membership card entitles you to discount on your annual DOC hut pass and a whole host of other discounts. It will be loose in the envelope with the bulletin, so be sure to search it out and don’t accidentally chuck it in … Read more
Friday afternoon had arrived and it was the long weekend – that meant only one thing – off to explore the hills! I knew it would be a long drive after our 30min dinner break in Carterton but our group got off lightly as we were dropped off at road end just below Makahu Saddle Hut, … Read more
The club member who loves to hate the Tararuas has provided annotations to the 2016 Tararua calendar photo as a guide for the perplexed. All the major peaks have been identified in the picture – and it’s no surprise that all seem to be correct. But take a look and make sure you agree. And just … Read more
Fourteen trampers started out from the railway station at 4.15pm. We had a long drive ahead of us – 6 hours up to Lake Tutira campsite, just north of Napier. We stopped for gourmet delights at Country Chef Fast Food in Dannevirke and then got back on the road. The campsite was only marked by … Read more
The committee reminds all van drivers that they should fully understand the club’s policies on driving vehicles on club trips. Travelling to and from a road end is likely to be the most dangerous part of any trip into the hills, and it is particularly important that van occupants and other road users feel safe, … Read more
It’s late notice I know, but I thought some WTMC-ers might be interested in this play on at the Circa Theatre this week: Everest Untold. It runs right through till Saturday, so it’s a perfect alternative activity if you are not lucky enough to be signed up to go to the Ruahines or Tongariro with the … Read more
Friday 6th of May (10min) Our nine person tramp started out on a cool Autumn Friday night. A swift trip over the Rimutaka’s led us to the comforting stop that is Café Istanbul in Carterton. We all spread out amongst the cushions and enjoyed our nutritious yet affordable kebabs in a semi authentic setting. It … Read more
Congratulations to Mika Verheul and her SAR colleagues from Nelson. Their amazing search and successful rescue of 2 tourists has been recognised with a SAR gold award. Mika and Hans continue to give their time to support others to be part of the wonderful experience of tramping. Full details of the award can be found … Read more
The Croesus Track is located in the Southern Paparoa Range in the West coast region. This track is one of finest surviving examples of a miners’ track (1881) on the West Coast. A group of 12 from WTMC, lead by Matt and assisted by Catherine started our adventure on Thursday night of Easter weekend 2016. … Read more