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Kia ora Unfortunately our Chief Guide, Monique, has had to step down from her role on the Committee. We are looking for a bit of help to keep things running in the coming months: Help with the new Trip Schedule The new schedule is due for publication in March. Jamie (Assistant Chief Guide) kindly offered … Read more
As has been communicated to members via email, we are in the process of updating the Club’s Constitution to meet new legal requirements. This is also a chance to refresh some of the content in the constitution. All club members are invited to review the current Constitution now and provide their views on what needs … Read more
Pouakai Circuit – a day walk A nighttime hiking loop trip around the Pouakai Circuit, Egmont National Park
Mt Princess – an Alp1 climb of a pretty little peak with a bath A pleasant climb of a pretty peak named Mt Princess with its own Princess Bath in the St James Conservation Area If you belong to a mountaineering club then maybe every now and then you think about actually climbing to the summit … Read more
Gog, Magog and the Tin Range – Rakiura National Park A tramping trip from Gog and Magog back to Oban via the Tin Range in Rakiura National Park, Stewart Island. For more photos go to www.tararuaphotos.com
WTMC Ruapehu Lodge summer 2023/2024 Summer trips from the WTMC Lodge on Mt Ruapehu Looking forward to some time in the mountains where there is sublime scenery together with comfortable reasonably priced accommodation? Then you should try our lodge in our very own World Dual Heritage National Park at only $20 per night for adult … Read more
Brass Monkey Biv A 2 day hiking loop trip through the Lewis Pass Tops passing by the Brass Monkey Bivouac and over the summit of The Apprentice. If you belong to a mountaineering club then maybe every now and then you think about actually climbing to the summit of a mountain. But one immediate problem … Read more
This weekend was scheduled as an Alp 1 trip to Bounds Peak in the Raglan Ranges. It’s proving a very elusive objective, with a growing number of thwarted attempts over the past few years. The weather was definitely not good enough for alpine climbing, so we settled on an overnighter to Powell Hut, to play … Read more
Kia ora, This article provides a brief update on club activities, including: WTMC November recap: Committee, trips and lodge updates Coming up in December If you have any questions, comments or ideas please get in touch. Ngā mihi Anne de Ferron [email protected] South Saddle in the Remutaka Forest Park- MF group. (Credit: Mathew) WTMC November recap … Read more
A relaxed start and some questionable navigation lead us to the Ōrongorongo Station carpark at 9:30am. We left a car there, drove to the Catchpool Valley carpark, and were walking by 10am. In no time at all we were heading up the Ōrongorongo Valley. A vague attempt was made to keep boots dry on the … Read more