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:25 January 2026

30 January – 1 February

  • Tramp(EM*) Tararua FP, Field Hut from Ōtaki Gorge Road. map (Daniel Madley) , 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 ,
  • Tramp(M) Tararua FP, South Ōhau Hut from Poads Road. map (Anna Spencer) , signup closes: 09 Jan 2026. CANCELLED. No leader. 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 ,
  • Tramp/Nav(MF) Tararua FP, Mid Ōtaki Hut from Poads Road. map (2x leader required) , signup closes: 09 Jan 2026. CANCELLED. Rescheduled to later in the year. 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 , ,

4 February

  • Newtown(N/A) Van Orientation, Course from Newtown. map (TBC) , 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

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 ,
  • 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
  • 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 , ,
  • 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 , , , ,

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
  • 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 ,
  • 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 ,
  • 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 ,

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 , ,
  • Packfloat(MF) Tararua FP, Isabelle Falls from Holdsworth. map (Anne de Ferron) , signup closes: 30 Jan 2026. Friday night to Powell Hut. Saturday over to Mid Waiohine hut then scramble/float down the Waiohine river to Tōtara Flats hut for the night. Sunday easy walk out to Holdsworth. Punters must know how to swim, byo wetsuit. No other technical skills/equipment required. Max group size of 6. Indicative trip fee: $57 (member). / $77 (non member). Sign up online Tags ,
  • 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 ,

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 , ,
  • 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 ,
  • 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 , , , ,
  • 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 ,

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 ,
  • 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 ,
  • 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 , ,

13-15 March

  • Tramp(M) Ruahine FP, Howletts Hut from Kashmir Road. map (Anna Spencer) , 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 , ,
  • 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 , ,

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 ,
  • 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 , ,

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 , , ,
  • 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 , , ,
  • 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