Trips

WTMC Trip Schedule

About the trip schedule

If you are new to the club, we recommend an Easy (E) or Easy-Medium (EM) for your first trip. Trips with an asterix (*) are particularly suitable for beginners/new members e.g. relatively short days, max 400m elevation gain and/or well formed tracks.
More information about Grades, What to Pack and Going on Club Trips is available on the website. Find out what’s included in trip fees.
To propose ideas for new tramps (including family tramps), or if you want to lead a trip, or for any other queries relating to club trips, please email the Chief Guide.
Read more about alpine trips here. Before signing up for alpine trips you will need to complete a 2025 Alpine Season Registration Form.

Important note: Please note signing up to a trip is an expression of interest. It does not guarantee you a place on the trip. Participation on a trip is subject to the number of spots available and other factors e.g. suitable fitness and completion of suitable training courses (especially for alpine trips).

Online Schedule

Last update: 3 December 2025

4 December

Course(N/A) Van Orientation, 2 Newlands Road from Newtown. map (Eoin Lynch) , signup closes: 12 Nov 2025. Quick go through of the key aspects of the club van, run through instructions and give it a test drive. Sign up online Tags Van

5-7 December

Tramp(EM*) Taranaki NP, Lake Dive from Manaia Road. map (Margaret Craigie) , signup closes: 14 Nov 2025. Fri night drive to Taranaki and stay at Konini Lodge. Saturday walk into the stunning Mangōraukawa / Lake Dive via alpine tussock and panoramic view on the upper track, camping at the old hut site. Sunday out via some classic NZ bush on the Lower Lake Dive track. Max group size of 12. Indicative trip fee: $62 (member). / $82 (non member). Sign up online Tags Lake Dive, Mt Taranaki
Tramp(M) Tararua FP, Maungahuka Hut from Otaki Forks. map (Ellis Pike) , signup closes: 14 Nov 2025. Requires Friday off, and some good weather. Head up to Field Hut on Thursday evening, then traverse the main range to Maungahuka on Friday night, including the infamous steel ladder. Return the same way to Kime on Saturday night, and out to Ōtaki forks on Sunday. Expect a decent amount of exposure around the Tararua Peaks so a head for heights is necessary. Max group size of 8. Indicative trip fee: $47 (member). / $67 (non member). Sign up online Tags Maungahuka Hut, Field Hut, Kime Hut
Tramp(MF) Tararua FP, Maungahuka Hut from Waiohine Road. map (Sam Harrison) , signup closes: 14 Nov 2025. Coordinate transport with M group. Head to the Waiohine road end on Friday night, camping up by Cone Hut. Head down to Neill Forks then up to Maungahuka for the night on Saturday, heading out on Sunday. Max group size of 4. Indicative trip fee: $48 (member). / $68 (non member). Sign up online Tags Maungahuka Hut, Tararua Forest Park, Cone Hut, Neill Forks Hut

12-14 December

Tramp(All*) Tongariro NP, WTMC Lodge from Bruce Road. map (Ellis Pike, Daniel Madley + leader required) , signup closes: 21 Nov 2025. Big weekend at the club’s own lodge up by Ruapehu, with something for everyone. Enjoy some of the North Island’s best day trips – with a taste of luxury. Routes depends leader’s availability, but some good weather options include Tama Lakes, summit plateau, and Hardman’s Ridge to Mt Tongariro Summit. Max group size of Lots!. Indicative trip fee: $131 (member). / $151 (non member). Sign up online Tags WTMC Lodge, Whakapapa
Tramp(F) Tararua FP, Carkeek Hut from Poads Road. map (Erik Behrens) , signup closes: 21 Nov 2025. Visit the centre of the Tararua Ranges, and on the of the top huts in the area – Carkeek. Expect a full-on route through all manner of terrain – vintage North Island forest, tops, and rivers. Head up to Waiopehu Hut on Friday night, then off to Carkeek on Saturday night via the tops. Return to Poads road in a big Sunday via Park Forks and the main range. Max group size of 4. Indicative trip fee: $48 (member). / $68 (non member). Sign up online Tags Carkeek Hut, Tararua Forest Park, Waiopehu Hut

17-21 December

Tramp(M) Tararua FP, S-K (Tarn Ridge) from Putara Road. map (Frances Boyson) , signup closes: 24 Nov 2025. Tarn Ridge Route. Realise your dreams of traversing the Tararuas North to South, but over a non-Achilles-breaking timeframe. Depart Weds evening by train and taxi to walk in to Herepai Hut. Thursday-Sunday traverse the tops and valleys, via Dundas, Arête, Waoihine Pinnacles, The Kings, Broken Axe, Jumbo-Holdsworth, Cone and Tutuwai. Return to Wellington Sunday afternoon, likely via taxi and train. Pace will be medium but most days will be long (10-11 hours) with some exposed sections, so substantive medium Tararua experience will be needed. Backup dates 17-21 Jan. Max group size of 4. Indicative trip fee: $30 (member). / $50 (non member). Sign up online

19-21 December

Tramp(EM) Ruahine FP , Rangiwahia Hut from Renfrew Road. map (Elizabeth Ashby + Sean Fletcher ) , signup closes: 28 Nov 2025. Sip and paint. Join us for a creative adventure to the beautiful Rangiwahia Hut in the Ruahine Ranges. After hiking into one of the gems of the North Island hut network, settle in at the hut for a relaxed sip and paint evening. While other punters are toughing it out on the main range, you can enjoy good company while painting the views across the Manawatu and surrouding ranges in watercolours. Max group size of 13. Indicative trip fee: $68 (member). / $88 (non member). Sign up online Tags Rangiwahia Hut, Ruahine Forest Park
Tramp(FE) Tararua FP, S-K from Putara Road. map (Chief Guide / James Wood) , signup closes: 31 Aug 2025. Sub 48 hour Schormann – Kaitoke. Approx ~80Km traversing the Tararua main range. We will be forming teams of 2-3 people to make an attempt at a sub-48 hour S-K (back up dates of 31 Dec-2 Jan and 16-18 Jan). Submit your expression of interest to be considered – you must complete at least one of the S-K training trips in October or November. For more information see: trip reports and the FK site Max group size of 3. Indicative trip fee: $42 (member). / $62 (non member). Sign up online Tags S-K
Nav(M) Tararua FP, Roaring Meg Stream from Ōtaki Gorge Road. map (Viv Roberts) , signup closes: 28 Nov 2025. A classic off-track Tararua trip. Spend Friday night at Parawai Hut and Saturday up the marked track to Pukeatea before bush bashing down to the Roaring Meg Stream/Pukeatua Stream. Navigate your way down the river searching for a nice campsite. Sunday make your way out along the river and join the Arcus Dam track back to Ōtaki Forks. Max group size of 6. Indicative trip fee: $40 (member). / $60 (non member). Sign up online Tags Tararua Forest Park, Parawai Hut

27 December – 4 January

Tramp(M) Seaward Kaikouras, Clarence River from Inland Kaikoura Road. map (Harry Smith) , signup closes: 30 Nov 2025. It’s been a while since we’ve had a club trip to one of the finest valleys in the top of the South – the Waiau Toa / Clarence River. Head in over Blind Saddle for 8 days visiting historic sites and beautiful sights up and down the river. Neverending opportunites for a swim. Alongside the golden tussock and rugged mountains, visit classic spots including Warden’s Hut and Old Willows Hut. See kiwikiwi.co.nzfor a similar trip in the area. Max group size of 8. Indicative trip fee: $330 (member). / $350 (non member). Sign up online Tags Seaward Kaikouras

9-11 January

Tramp(EM) Tararua FP, Waiotauru Hut from Ōtaki Gorge Road. map (Ethan Wellington) , signup closes: 17 Dec 2025. Drop off M group. Walk up the freshly-cut Waiotauru track to the Hut – plenty of swimming opportunities on the way. Max group size of 6. Indicative trip fee: $35 (member). / $55 (non member). Sign up online Tags Tararua Forest Park
Tramp(M) Tararua FP, Southern Crossing from Ōtaki Gorge Road. map (Viv Roberts) , signup closes: 17 Dec 2025. Day off required. Tackle the Tararua Range’s most classic route over four days (one day off required). The alpine tops section from Table Top to Alpha (1,361 m) takes around 6–8 hours and, in fine weather, offers panoramic views of Wairarapa, Wellington Harbour, South Island mountains, and Kapiti Island and coast. Thursday night camp at Ōtaki Forks, head to Kime Hut for Friday night. Then off to Alpha Hut over the tops on Saturday night and out to Kaitoke on Sunday. Max group size of 6. Indicative trip fee: $35 (member). / $55 (non member). Sign up online Tags Southern Crossing, Tararua Forest Park, Kime Hut, Alpha Hut, Marchant Ridge

16-19 January (Wellington Anniversary)

Tramp(MF) Seaward Kaikouras, Jam Hut from Waiau-Toa Road. map (James Hancock) , signup closes: 11 Dec 2025. Almost certainly a bad idea. Journey into the rarely-visited Seaward Kaikouras to bag some cutely named, miserable to access huts. George Saddle into Doddemeade Stm, making out for Jam Hut. Day visit to Haycocks Biv. If terrain allows, head over into Hornby Biv. Cuckoo-Calf Saddle, out via Totara Saddle and Waiau-Toa road. Scrambling experience and a head for heights desirable as by all reports this trip is sketchy. Two days off required. Max group size of 4. Indicative trip fee: $252 (member). / $272 (non member). Sign up online Tags Jam Hut
Tramp(MF) Dragon’s Teeth, Kahurangi NP from James Road Right Branch. map (Lynsey Sutton) , signup closes: 11 Dec 2025. Venture across the famed Dragon’s teeth low route from North to South, possibly ending out the Waingaro track if the Cobb isn’t open. Fly to Nelson then get a shuttle to the North End, being picked up by the EM group on the south side. More route information see: Dragons Teath route. May need to move dates around slightly depending on shuttle availability. People will be expected to get flights from Wellington to Nelson and back (or another way) to be meeting in Nelson on Weds evening before day 1- at the latest and schedule their flights back either late Tuesday night or Weds morning. Max group size of 4. Indicative trip fee: $156 (member). / $176 (non member). Sign up online Tags Kahurangi National Park, Dragon’s Teeth
Tramp(EM) Cobb Valley, Kahurangi NP from Cobb Dam Road. map (Nicole Wood + Margaret Craigie) , signup closes: 17 Dec 2025. Explore the heartland of Kahurangi National Park – the wonderful Cobb Valley. Possible trips could include a visit to historic huts in the area, lake Cobb, climbing Mt Arthur, camping on the Lockett Range. Max group size of 12. Indicative trip fee: $243 (member). / $263 (non member). Sign up online Tags Kahurangi National Park, Cobb Valley
Family(M) Tongariro NP, Tongariro Crossing from Bruce Road. map (Morag McConville) , signup closes: 26 Dec 2025. Head up to the club lodge on Ruapehu and enjoy a long weekend doing day trips in the area suitable for ages 10+ comfortable walking for 6-8 hours. Options include the Tongariro Crossing, Taranaki Falls, and other tracks around Whakapapa. Max group size of 10. Indicative trip fee: $131 (member). / $151 (non member). Sign up online Tags Tongariro Crossing, WTMC Lodge, Whakapapa

23-25 January

Tramp(All) Remutaka FP, President’s Trip – Paua Hut from Catchpool Road. map (James Hancock, Ellis Pike, Daniel Madley, Nicole Wood, Bryan Downes) , signup closes: 02 Jan 2026. President’s Trip – Members Only. Celebrate the end of a long year with a nice weekend away at the club hut in the Orongorongo valley. Choose from a range of routes to get there on Saturday (some more adventurous than others!), before having a fry-up at the Hut, then heading out via the main valley on Sunday. Options could include heading in via Catchpool campsite, Whakanui track to McKerrow, or even traverses of tops in the area. Max group size of Lots!. Sign up online Tags Remutaka Forest Park, Paua Hut, Orongorongo River

30 January – 1 February

Tramp(EM*) Tararua FP, Field Hut from Ōtaki Gorge Road. map (Daniel Madley + leader required) , signup closes: 09 Jan 2026. A classic Tararua tramp for those new to overnight tramping. Leaving Wellington on Saturday morning, stay in the historic Field Hut and if the weather is good take a side trip to Table Top for wonderful views. On Sunday there is time for a refreshing swim at Otaki Forks. Max group size of 12. Indicative trip fee: $36 (member). / $56 (non member). Sign up online Tags Field Hut, Tararua Forest Park
Tramp(M) Tararua FP, South Ōhau Hut from Poads Road. map (Anna Spencer) , signup closes: 09 Jan 2026. Visit South Ohau hut in the central northern Tararuas – mostly river travel so a great trip for a hot weekend. Max group size of 10. Indicative trip fee: $48 (member). / $68 (non member). Sign up online Tags Tararua Forest Park, South Ohau Hut
Tramp/Nav(MF) Tararua FP, Mid Ōtaki Hut from Poads Road. map (2x leader required) , signup closes: 09 Jan 2026. Enjoy a vintage Tararuas route with a healthy mix of track, off-track, and river travel. One crew: From Poads Rd to Waiopehu hut for Friday night, then off to Waitewaewae via Mid Ōtaki hut for the night. Out to Ōtaki Forks on Sunday. The other direction: Friday to a campsite at Plateau (on the way to Waitewaewae). Saturday head up the Ōtaki river to Mid Ōtaki Hut for the night. On Sunday – up the spur to Oriwa before rejoining the main track at Waiopehu summit and out. Expect some off track navigation, river travel and leatherwood bushbashing. Key swap. Max group size of 8. Indicative trip fee: $48 (member). / $68 (non member). Sign up online Tags Tararua Forest Park, Waiopehu Hut, Waitewaewae Hut

4 February

2 Newlands Road(N/A) Van Orientation, Course from Newtown. map (Eoin Lynch) , signup closes: 12 Jan 2026. Quick go through of the key aspects of the club van, run through instructions and give it a test drive. Sign up online Tags Van

5-8 February (Waitangi Day)

Tramp(EM) Lewis Pass Scenic Reserve, Nina Hut from State Highway 7. map (David Bakker) , signup closes: 09 Jan 2026. Thurs take the ferry and drive to Lewis pass. Fri Walk to Nina Hut and explore up the valley Sat walk out to the road end and drive to the start of the Lake Daniell track, stay the night at Kōhanga Atawhai – Manson Nicholls Hut. Walk out to the road end and maybe get some time at the luxurious Maruia hot springs! (cost not included in trip fee) Coordinate transport with the M group. Max group size of 6. Indicative trip fee: $234 (member). / $254 (non member). Sign up online Tags Nina Hut, Lewis Pass
Tramp(M) Lewis Pass Scenic Reserve, Brass Monkey Hut from State Highway 7. map (Daniel Madley) , signup closes: 09 Jan 2026. Thurs take the ferry and drive to Lewis pass. Fri-Sun leader’s choice of route. May include Mt Technical and the Apprentice, the flash new Brass Monkey Hut, Lake Christabel, Mt Boscowen or the Nina valley. Sun link up with EM group and drive back to wellington. Coordinate transport with the EM group. Max group size of 6. Indicative trip fee: $298 (member). / $318 (non member). Sign up online Tags Lewis Pass
Tramp(EM) Kaweka FP, Studholme Saddle Hut from Napier-Taihape Road. map (Sally Homer) , signup closes: 16 Jan 2026. Experience some of the finest tops travel the North Island can offer, and visit a few cute community-maintained huts along the way. Climb from the Lakes carpark to Kiwi Saddle for the night, then off to Studholme Saddle for the night with an optional visit to the main range for 360 degree views. Out via Rogue Ridge. Max group size of 8. Indicative trip fee: $91 (member). / $111 (non member). Sign up online Tags Studholme Saddle Hut, Kaweka Forest Park, Kiwi Saddle Hut
Tramp(MF) Kaweka FP, Rocks Ahead Hut from Napier-Taihape Road. map (Ellis Pike) , signup closes: 16 Jan 2026. From the Lakes Carpark – up on the ridge, then Studholme Saddle Hut for lunch, continue around to Kaweka J to Back Ridge Biv and Hut, and Rocks Ahead Hut / Biv for the night. Day 2 up on the tops to Manson hut and Historic Mansion Hut, then down to Kiwi Mouth Hut. Day 3 out to carpark via Kiwi Saddle Hut. Max group size of 4. Indicative trip fee: $91 (member). / $111 (non member). Sign up online Tags Rocks Ahead Hut, Kaweka Forest Park, Studholme Saddle Hut, Kiwi Saddle Hut, Back Ridge Hut

13-15 February

Tramp(E*) Waitōtara Conservation Area, Trains Hut from Taumatahi Road. map (Ashleigh Matheson + Niamh Sheehan ) , signup closes: 23 Jan 2026. Walking above the glistening Waitōtara River to the six bunk Trains Hut – along with a visit to the picturesque Terereohaupa Falls. Tents required given the tight hut numbers. A perfect trip for a swim Max group size of 8. Indicative trip fee: $47 (member). / $67 (non member). Sign up online Tags Trains Hut
Cycling(EM) Waitōtara Conservation Area, Whanganui from Taumatahi Road. map (Harry Smith) , signup closes: 23 Jan 2026. Cycle down the gentle Waitotara valley road on Saturday, camp overnight at the beautiful Waiinu Beach campground, go for a swim and watch the sunset. On Sunday, cruise into Whanganui and find a nice cafe to wait at before being picked up by the trampers. Max group size of 4. Indicative trip fee: $98 (member). / $118 (non member). Sign up online Tags Whanganui, Cycling
Tramp(M) Tararua FP, Snowy Hut from Ōtaki Gorge Road. map (Viv Roberts) , signup closes: 23 Jan 2026. Leave Welly early on Saturday morning and get to Ōtaki Forks, then walk up to Snowy hut for the night. Sunday out again. At least 1 stretch requiring a minimum of waist deep wading or even a swim – worth it to visit one of the rarer huts in the Tararuas. Max group size of 4. Indicative trip fee: $30 (member). / $50 (non member). Sign up online Tags Snowy Hut, Tararua Forest Park
Tramp(MF) Waitōtara Conservation Area, The Letterboxes from Taumatahi Road. map (James Hancock + leader required) , signup closes: 23 Jan 2026. One group each way, key swap. Roadend camp Fri night, Sat to Tahupo, Sun out via Puteore to Upper Mangaehu Road. Max group size of 4. Indicative trip fee: $30 (member). / $50 (non member). Sign up online Tags Trains Hut, Tahupo Hut

20-22 February

Tramp(MF) Tararua FP, Quoin Ridge from Kaitoke Waterworks Road. map (Tiffany Shih) , signup closes: 30 Jan 2026. Off the beaten track from Kaitoke. Loop staying at Alpha hut, up Quoin ridge and down the Eastern Hutt river. Max group size of 4. Indicative trip fee: $39 (member). / $59 (non member). Sign up online Tags Quoin Ridge, Tararua Forest Park, Alpha Hut
Packfloat(MF) Tararua FP, Isabelle Falls from Holdsworth. map (Anne de Ferron) , signup closes: 30 Jan 2026. From Holdworth road end up and over to Mid Waiohine hut for the night. Then long day on Sunday packfloating down the Waiohine river to Totara Flats hut, with a side trip up Isabelle Creek to Isabelle Falls. Then out to Holdsworth road end. Punters must know how to swim, byo wetsuit. May require Friday off. Max group size of 6. Indicative trip fee: $57 (member). / $77 (non member). Sign up online Tags Tararua Forest Park, Mid Waiohine Hut
Tramp(EM) Tararua FP, Burn Hut from Mangahao Road. map (Ethan Wellington) , signup closes: 30 Jan 2026. Up to Burn Hut via the north ridge for great views over the Manawatu and Wairarapa. Sunday out via College Creek and the Mangahao reservoirs. Max group size of 8. Indicative trip fee: $53 (member). / $73 (non member). Sign up online Tags Burn Hut, Tararua Forest Park

27 February – 1 March

Tramp(M) Nelson Lakes NP, Angelus Hut from Mt Robert Road. map (Daniel Madley) , signup closes: 30 Jan 2026. Day off required. Visit what many call the nicest hut in New Zealand. Thursday night Picton, Friday night Angelus, Saturday explore the area and down to Coldwater Hut. Sunday out Max group size of 8. Indicative trip fee: $252 (member). / $272 (non member). Sign up online Tags Angelus Hut, Nelson Lakes National Park, Coldwater Hut
Tramp(MF) Leatham Conservation Area, Turkey’s Nest Biv from Leatham Road. map (Lynsey Sutton) , signup closes: 30 Jan 2026. Depends on access to the Leathem improving. Visit this remote and stunning bivvy high off the Wairau river. More information on the route: here. Max group size of 4. Indicative trip fee: $222 (member). / $242 (non member). Sign up online Tags Leatham Conservation Area, Hidden Hut
Tubing(MF) Tararua FP, Penn Creek Hut from Ōtaki Gorge Road. map (Viv Roberts) , signup closes: 06 Feb 2026. Friday night Parawai hut. Sat night Penn Creek, Sunday out along the river. This is necessarily a summer trip and only for the ‘water confident’. Enjoy a stunning day out travelling down the rarely visited Ōtaki river between Penn Creek Hut and the main forks. Wetsuit and floation device (e.g. inner tube) needed for everyone. Max group size of 4. Indicative trip fee: $37 (member). / $57 (non member). Sign up online Tags Penn Creek Hut, Tararua Forest Park, Tubing, Parawai Hut, Otaki River
Day(EM) Sinclair Head / Te Rimurapa, Tip Track from Landfill Road. map (Ultan McAdam + leader required) , signup closes: 05 Feb 2026. Take the famous Tip Track to the top of Hawkins Hill, enjoying views across to the South Island and Wellington region. Drop steeply down to Red Rocks and stroll back to the car via Ōwhiro Bay. Max group size of 12. Indicative trip fee: $5 (member). / $10 (non member). Sign up online Tags Red Rocks, Daywalk

6-8 March

Tramp(EM and M (two groups)) Kaimanawa FP, Waipakihi Hut from Umukarikari track car park. map (Ashley Chin + Jacqui Bozoky) , signup closes: 13 Feb 2026. Camp Fri night at road end, then off to Waipakihi Hut the next day. Stunning views over to the central plateau and around the Kaimanawa ranges. If there are multiple trip leaders keen, one group could go in via the river and the other via the tops. Return via the tops. Max group size of 12. Indicative trip fee: $59 (member). / $79 (non member). Sign up online Tags Waipakihi Hut, Kaimanawa Forest Park
Tramp(MF) Kaimanawa FP, Thunderbolt from Umukarikari track car park. map (Regan McGillicuddy) , signup closes: 13 Feb 2026. Thunderstruck on Thunderbolt! Waipakihi hut via Urchin and Junction tops loop. Mix of river and off track travel. Apparently the tops views are spectacular. Landowner permission needed. Coordinate transport with the other WTMC group. Max group size of 4. Indicative trip fee: $59 (member). / $79 (non member). Sign up online Tags Kaimanawa Forest Park, Waipakihi Hut
Day(F) Tararua FP, Mitre Peak from Upper Waingawa Road. map (Daniel Madley) , signup closes: 12 Feb 2026. Day trip to the (actual) highest peak in the Tararuas at a quick pace. Out and back from the Pines. Max group size of 4. Indicative trip fee: $50 (member). / $70 (non member). Sign up online Tags Mitre Peak, Tararua Forest Park, Mitre Flats Hut

13-15 March

Tramp(M) Ruahine FP, Howletts Hut from Kashmir Road. map (Ashleigh Matheson) , signup closes: 20 Feb 2026. Visit the cosiest 8-bunker in the Ruahine ranges on this tops trip – Howletts Hut. Freshly renovated by the Heretuanga Tramping Club too! Friday night drive to camp in Norsewood. Saturday walk to Howletts Hut, first climbing up to Longview Hut and visiting Taumatataua (1415m). Sunday out to carpark via a steep drop to Daphne Hut then back up to pt. 1189. Expect great views to the surrounding hills. Max group size of 8. Indicative trip fee: $53 (member). / $73 (non member). Sign up online Tags Howletts Hut, Ruahine Forest Park, Sawtooth Ridge
Tramp(MF) Ruahine FP, Sawtooth Ridge from Kashmir Road. map (Lynsey Sutton) , signup closes: 20 Feb 2026. Camp in Norsewood on Friday night, then head to Kashmir Road. Saturday to Howletts via Black ridge and Sawtooth ridge. Sunday out via Longview Hut. Expect some exposure on Sawtooth ridge so a head for heights is required. Max group size of 4. Indicative trip fee: $45 (member). / $65 (non member). Sign up online Tags Sawtooth Ridge, Ruahine Forest Park, Howletts Hut

20-22 March

Tramp(EM*) Tararua FP, Tutuwai Hut from Kaitoke Road. map (leader required) , signup closes: 27 Feb 2026. Cruisy walk into Tutuwai Hut via one of the best rivers in the Tararuas. Lots of swimming opportunities! Leaders choice for extra activities – a cookoff or watercolours by the river? Max group size of 12. Indicative trip fee: $33 (member). / $53 (non member). Sign up online Tags Tutuwai Hut, Tararua Forest Park
Family(EM) Tararua FP, Tōtara Flats from Waiohine Gorge Road. map (Morag McConville) , signup closes: 27 Feb 2026. Enjoy a cruisy family walk into the Waiohine valley to camp by Tōtara Flats on Saturday night. Out the same on Sunday, with plenty of swimming opportunities along the way. This family trip would suit children aged 8-12 years with some tramping experience, as it is roughly 9 km to the flats with approx 400m of elevation. Max group size of 10. Indicative trip fee: $62 (member). / $82 (non member). Sign up online Tags Tararua Forest Park, Totara Flats, Family

27-29 March

Tramp(M) Kaweka FP, Makino Hut from Makahu Road. map (Daniel Madley) , signup closes: 06 Mar 2026. Leave early Friday, taking the van to the Kaweka Ranges to Te Puia Lodge, go up river if possible to other huts and Pinks Hut, Makino Hut and Makino Biv. Private landowner permission required. Max group size of 4. Indicative trip fee: $53 (member). / $73 (non member). Sign up online Tags Makino Hut, Kaweka Forest Park, Te Puia Lodge, Mohaka River
Tubing(E) Kaweka FP, Te Puia Lodge from Makahu Road. map (Harry Smith) , signup closes: 06 Mar 2026. Leave early Friday, camping at Mangatutu Hot Springs Campsite. On Saturday walk into Te Puia Lodge, enjoy some R&R in quality hot pools, then tube back down the Mōhaka river to the carpark on Sunday. Max group size of 8. Indicative trip fee: $53 (member). / $73 (non member). Sign up online Tags Te Puia Lodge, Kaweka Forest Park, Tubing, Mohaka River
Tramp(MF) Nelson Lakes NP, Burn Ck Hut Loop from Tutaki Road South. map (James Hancock) , signup closes: 27 Feb 2026. Two days off required. Thursday night Downie Hut, Friday night Burn Creek, Saturday Night Nardoo, Sunday out. A remote, challenging loop to visit one of the cutest remote huts. This tough off-track loop with multiple 10-12hr days requires a high level of fitness and experience with transalpine tops travel. For more information on the route: https://www.remotehuts.co.nz/burn-creek-hut.html Max group size of 4. Indicative trip fee: $219 (member). / $239 (non member). Sign up online Tags Nelson Lakes National Park

30 November

Day(E) Wellington , Mt Kaukau from Simla Crescent. map (Ultan McAdam + Natasha Hulston) , signup closes: 15 Nov 2025. On Saturday 30th, walk up Mt Kaukau from the base and along the skyline to Crofton Downs for a beaut day out close to home. Max group size of 12. Indicative trip fee: $5 (member). / $10 (non member). Sign up online Tags Daywalk