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, lead a trip or for any other queries relating to club trips, please email the Chief Guide.
  • The club has a Families group, dedicated to parents and their kids. For any questions and to find out about upcoming trips, email families@wtmc.org.nz.

Important note: Please note signing up is a way to express of interest only. Participation to a trip is subject to number of spots available and other factors e.g. suitable fitness.

Online Schedule

Last update: 29 March 2025

21-23 March

  • Tramp(EM) Tararua FP, Cow Creek Hut from Kiriwhakapapa Road End. map (Jeanna Gordon) , signup closes: 05 Mar 2025. Fri night drop off M group, then to Kiwiwhakapapa Road End and up to Blue Range Hut. Sat walk down to Cow Creek Hut. Sun back the same way. Drop off MF car at Holdsworth road end and pick up M group, then back to Wellington. Indicative trip fee: $43 (member) / $63 (non member). Sign up online Tags ,
  • Tramp(M) Tararua FP, McGregor Biv from Holdsworth Road. map (Monique Bon) , signup closes: 05 Mar 2025. Friday get dropped off by the EM group, then in to Atiwhakatu, Saturday to McGregor Biv, Sunday out. Co-ord transport with EM group. Indicative trip fee: $58 (member) / $78 (non member). Sign up online Tags ,
  • Tramp / Pack Float(MF/F) Tararua FP, Waiohine Headwaters Explore from Kiriwhakapapa Road End. map (No leader) , signup closes: 05 Mar 2025. CANCELLED. NO LEADER. REQUIRES FRIDAY OFF. In to Arete Forks on Friday via Blue Range hut. Saturday climb up to Waiohine Pinnacles and drop into headwaters, then travel downstream to camp. Sunday continue downstream to just south of Park Forks and exit via spur up to McGregor Biv. Car shuttle required (EM group drop off car on Sunday). Indicative trip fee: $52 (member) / $72 (non member). Sign up online Tags , ,

28-30 March

  • Tramp(EM) Egmont NP, Pouakai Circuit from Egmont Rd. map (Sara Harrison) , signup closes: 12 Mar 2025. Sign ups now closed – trip full. Iconic views of Taranaki. Fri night at the Camphouse, North Taranaki (bookings required). Saturday to Holly Hut (bookings required), via Pouakai Hut (closed). Sunday back to the Camphouse and pick up M group at Ihaia Rd before returning to Wellington. Max group size of 8. Indicative trip fee: $106 (member) / $126 (non member). Sign up online Tags , , , ,
  • Tramp(M) Egmont NP, Taranaki Half Circuit from Upper Kahui Road. map (Daniel Madley) , signup closes: 12 Mar 2025. Sign ups now closed – trip full. Visit huts on the Southern side of the mountain. Fri night at the Camphouse (bookings required). Saturday to Lake Dive (camping) or Waingongoro Hut (bookings required). Sunday out to Ihaia Rd via Brames falls track and Waiaua Gorge Hut (7-8 hours). Pick up by the EM group. Max group size of 4. Indicative trip fee: $81 (member) / $101 (non member). Sign up online Tags , , , ,

5-6 April 2025

  • Tramp(EM) Tararua FP, Mangahao Flats from Mangahao Dam. map (Sam Harrison) , signup closes: 20 Mar 2025. Travel to road end Saturday, then follow a nice sheltered ‘undulating’ track along a mossy landscape along the Mangahao River for approx 8km to Mangahao Flats Hut. Sun out the same way. Indicative trip fee: $41 (member) / $61 (non member). Sign up online Tags
  • Tramp(M) Ruahine FP, Kiritaki Hut from Kumeti Road. map (Monique Bon) , signup closes: 20 Mar 2025. Depart 7am Saturday for Kumeti Campsite. This 7 hour tramp starts with a 30 min river walk before climbing through rimu and mountain forests to the largest, unbroken mass of leatherwood in NZ. Descending from the ridge we will cross a river before another short climb to the hut. Tenting may be necessary. Max group size of 4. Indicative trip fee: $67 (member) / $87 (non member). Sign up online

10 April 25

  • Day(EM) Remutaka FP, Paua Hut from Catchpool Valley Road. map (Jan and Brian Goodwin) , signup closes: 09 Apr 2025. Join a group of club veterans on a day walk to Paua Hut. Meet at 9.30am at the start of the Orongoronga Track in Catchpool Valley. Bring your own lunch. Back mid-afternoon, otherwise use this as a base for further explorations Sign up online Tags , ,

11-13 Apr 2025

  • Tramp(MF) Ruahine FP, Te Atuaoparapara from North Block Rd. map (Daniel Madley) , signup closes: 26 Mar 2025. Stay at Triplex or Sunrise Hut (bookings needed) on Friday night, Sat over Armstrong Saddle, detour to Top Maropea Hut, then onto Te Atuaoparapara and over to Waikamaka Hut for the night. If we are moving faster than expected and depending on composition of group, we may consider an out and back to Waterfall Hut. Sun out via Waipawa Forks Hut. Indicative trip fee: $62 (member) / $82 (non member). Sign up online Tags , ,

17-21 April (Easter Weekend)

  • Tramp/Nav(MF) Ruahine FP, Lake Colenso from Wakarara Road / Makaroro Road. map (Anne de Ferron) , signup closes: 01 Apr 2025. Loop on and off track, weather permitting we will maximise tops travel and visit Kylie Biv, Ruahine Corner and Colenso Hut. Max 4. Max group size of 4. Indicative trip fee: $89 (member) / $109 (non member). Sign up online Tags
  • Tramp/Nav (MF) St James Conservation Area, Lewis Pass Tops from Magdalen Road. map (Lynsey Sutton) , signup closes: 25 Mar 2025. Ferry Thur night with M group. Check out the Lewis tops and valleys, as weather permits. Off track guaranteed with likely some camping on the tops near tarns. Out to road end Mon to meet M group and back to Picton for the ferry. Indicative trip fee: $273 (member) / $293 (non member). Sign up online
  • Tramp(M) St James Conservation Area, St James Walkway from Magdalen Road. map (Anna Spencer) , signup closes: 25 Mar 2025. 66km St James Walkway loop. Ferry Thur night, then drive to Murchison and stay at Holiday Park overnight. Fri – drive to Lewis pass and start walk at St James car park track end, stay at Ada Pass Hut. Sat – to Anne Hut. Sun- to Boyle Flat Hut (bookings required). Mon out to Boyle Village to meet MF group and drive back to Picton for the ferry. Indicative trip fee: $348 (member) / $368 (non member). Sign up online Tags , , , ,

24 – 27 Apr 25 (ANZAC Weekend)

  • Tramp(MF) Tararua FP, Southern Crossing, via Maungahuka from Ngatiawa Road. map (Josh Mann) , signup closes: 08 Apr 2025. DAY OFF REQUIRED (Thu 24 Apr) The Tararua Southern Crossing over 3 nights with a difference, via Kapakapanui, Renata, Elder, Maungahuka, Neill Forks and Cone. Thu to Elder or camp at Hector. Sat Dawn ANZAC Service at Hector Memorial, then to Maungahuka. Sat to Neil Forks or Cone. Sun out to Waiohine Road End. Requires car drop off / car relocation. Max group size of 4. Indicative trip fee: $93 (member) / $113 (non member). Sign up online Tags , ,

2-4 May

  • Day Nav(M) Eastbourne, Butterfly Creek from Eastbourne. map (Anne de Ferron) , signup closes: 23 Apr 2025. Navigation Day Course – learn how to use a map and compass to navigate off track, practice to find a hidden hut nearby Butterfly Creek. Members Only. Will run on Saturday or Sunday depending on the weather. Indicative trip fee: $9 (member) / $14 (non member). Sign up online Tags ,

10-11 May

  • Tramp(MF) Tararua FP, Dorset Loop from The Pines. map (Mathew Denys) , signup closes: 17 Apr 2025. Steep rock scrambles, fantastic views from the tops and a touch of off-track travel on this loop! Fri into Mitre Flats hut. Sat up Mitre Peak | Pukeamoamo, Girdlestone and to Dorset Ridge hut. Sun off track down to Dorset Creek, up to South King, to Mitre Flats and out. Indicative trip fee: $50 (member) / $70 (non member). Sign up online Tags , , , ,

10-11 May 2025

  • Day walks(EM / M) Tongariro National Park, WTMC Ruapehu Lodge Weekend from Bruce Road. map (Monique Bon & Natasha Hulston) , signup closes: 23 Apr 2025. Spend the weekend at our luxurious WTMC Ruapehu Lodge with full working kitchen, lighting and heated bunkrooms. Choice of day walks, depending on abilities of group, with possibilities including Whakapapa summer trails, Ruapehu summit, Tongariro Crossing, Tama Lakes, Zekes Hut (6-7 hr return trip in Hihitahi Forest Sanctuary near Taihape) and maybe even an overnight to Hauhungatahi Wilderness Area. Travel Fri night, return Sun afternoon / evening. Max group size of 12. Indicative trip fee: $104 (member) / $124 (non member). Sign up online Tags , ,
  • Tramp Nav(MF) Tararua FP, Island Forks Hut from Waitohu Valley Road. map (Daniel Madley) , signup closes: 25 Apr 2025. Leaving Saturday morning for Otaki, the walk starts at the Waitohu Quarry, follow the Waitohu Stream and Mick Track to Mick (pt877). A bushbash follows in a southeasterly curve along the ridgeline for a little over a kilometre before turning northwest towards pt872. Continue to follow the ridge down to pt620 and Island Forks Hut. The ‘hut’ is a 2 person biv so we will be tenting. Return the same way. Also aim to find the aircraft wreck by Mick’s Track. Max group size of 4. Indicative trip fee: $54 (member) / $74 (non member). Sign up online Tags

10 -11 May 2025

  • Tramp(Family) Remutaka FP, Paua Hut from Catchpool Valley Road. map (Sara Harrison) , signup closes: 26 Apr 2025. A nice easy first tramp along a gentle Orongorongo Track to WTMC’s own 10 bunk Paua Hut. This tramp would be suitable for families with children aged 6-12 years (children must be accompanied by an adult, and be able to carry their own gear in a backpack). We will walk at an ‘Easy’ pace and aim to take 3-4 hours to walk the approx 5 km to river, a river crossing, plus another 2km to hut. Max group size of 8. Indicative trip fee: $42 (member) / $62 (non member). Sign up online Tags ,

17-18 May 2025

  • Day(EM) Wellington City, Wellington City to Sea from Parliament / Owhiro Bay. map (Natasha Hulston) , signup closes: 26 Apr 2025. Wellington – City to Sea Walkway. On Saturday. A 6-7 hour journey through parks, residential areas, and along coastal paths, ending at the Southern Coast. Showcases the city’s urban charm alongside it’s natural coast. https://wellington.govt.nz/recreation/outdoors/walks-and-walkways/across-the-city/city-to-sea-walkway Indicative trip fee: $5 (member) / $10 (non member). Sign up online Tags ,
  • Tramp(EM) Tararua FP, Jumbo -Holdsworth Circuit from Holdsworth Road. map (Josh Mann) , signup closes: 26 Apr 2025. A classic Tararua tramp! Climb through beech-podocarp forest to some of the best alpine tops travel in the Tararua Forest Park. Stay at Jumbo and complete the circuit. (Jumbo hut will be booked through the club). Coordinate transport with E group. Indicative trip fee: $65 (member) / $85 (non member). Sign up online Tags ,

23-25 May 2025

  • Tramp(M+) Tararua FP, Arete Forks Hut from Kiriwhakapapa Road End. map (Monique Bon ) , signup closes: 07 May 2025. Depart after work Fri for Kiriwhakapapa Road end and walk to Blue Range Hut for the night. Sat to Arete Forks Hut via Table Ridge (weather permitting). Sun back via the sidle track. We’ll be walking at M pace, but may be a slightly longer day on Saturday. Max group size of 4. Indicative trip fee: $72 (member) / $92 (non member). Sign up online Tags , ,
  • Tramp(EM) Ruahine FP, Purity Hut from Mangakukeke Road. map (Elizabeth Ashby) , signup closes: 07 May 2025. Depart after work Fri and stay at the scenic Mangaweka campground. Sat – 2-3 hours to Purity Hut (1400m), and optional side trip up to Wooden Peg (land owneraccess required). Sun out the same way. NOTE – Awaiting confirmation from landowner that we have access Indicative trip fee: $69 (member) / $89 (non member). Sign up online Tags , ,
  • Tramp(MF) Ruahine FP, McKinnon Hut from Mangakukeke Road. map (James Wood) , signup closes: 07 May 2025. Depart after work Friday and stay at the scenic Mangaweka campground. Bag Mangaweka Peak at 1731m and continue along ridge to Hikurangi (1710m). Sat night at McKinnon Hut, then out via McKinnon track / Kawhātau . Pick up by EM group at Rangitane road end. NOTE – Awaiting confirmation from landowner that we have access Indicative trip fee: $55 (member) / $75 (non member). Sign up online Tags ,

30 May – 2 June 2025 (Kings Birthday Weekend)

  • Tramp(M) Te Urawera , Lake Waikaremoana from Lake Road. map (Elizabeth Ashby & Jacqui Bozoky ) , signup closes: 14 May 2025. Members only. A great walk that is more of a backcountry, off the beaten track experience. Be immersed into stunning natural wilderness and welcomed into the homeland of Ngai Tūhoe. Depart after work Friday and stay at Rose Bay campsite or Waikaremoana Holiday Park. Walk 46km over 3 days. Pick up by MF group Mon afternoon. Indicative trip fee: $131 (member) / $151 (non member). Sign up online Tags
  • Tramp(MF) Raukumara Conservation Park, Mount Hikurangi | Te Ara ki Hikurangi from Tapuaeroa Road. map (Josh Mann) , signup closes: 14 May 2025. Visit the sacred mountain of Ngāti Porou, the highest non-volcanic mountain in the North Island. Travel with the Waikaremoana group and stay at Rosie Bay or Waikaremoana campground Fri night. On Sat travel to Ruatoria and walk to Hikurangi Hut (4 hrs), which has been booked. Sun – wake early and climb steep scree slopes for 2-3 hours to the summit. Be amongst the first in the world to catch the sun rise from Mount Hikurangi. Then back down to camp at Tokomaru, Tologa Bay or Gisborne. Mon pick up EM group, then return to Wellington. Max group size of 4. Indicative trip fee: $156 (member) / $176 (non member). Sign up online

6-8 Jun 2025

  • Tramp(MF) Whanganui National Park, Matemateāonga Track from Matemateāonga Road. map (Regan McGillicuddy) , signup closes: 22 May 2025. Walk the one way 42km Matemateāonga Track, and old Māori route that traverses the heart of the North Island’s secret expanse of native forest. Depart after work Friday and stay at a backpackers or holiday park in Stratford. Sat – Ngapurua Hut. Sun to the Whanganui River for pick up by jet boat. Then get picked up by EM group in the van at Pipiriki. Indicative trip fee: $103 (member) / $123 (non member). Sign up online Tags
  • Tramp(EM) Whanganui National Park, Matemateāonga Track from Matemateāonga Road. map (Maj-Britt Engelhardt) , signup closes: 22 May 2025. Depart after work Friday and get dropped off by EM/MF groups to camp at Pipiriki. Sat – catch the jet boat to Ramanui, and walk to Ngapurua Hut. Sun – walk out same way grab the jetboat back to Pipiriki. Indicative trip fee: $123 (member) / $143 (non member). Sign up online Tags ,

13-15 Jun 2025

  • Tramp(MF) Tararua FP, Kaiparoro Plane Wreck from Kaiparoro Road. map (Mat Denys) , signup closes: 29 May 2025. Drive to Kaiparoro road end Sat morning, head to plane wreck via Kaiparoro, then continue off track along to Roaring Stag. Bush bashing required. Return Sun bush bashing via Tawhero. Pick up by EM group. Indicative trip fee: $56 (member) / $76 (non member). Sign up online Tags
  • Tramp(EM) Tararua FP, Roaring Stag from Putara Road. map (Sally Homer) , signup closes: 29 May 2025. Depart Sat morning and drop off the MF Kaiparoro group. In to Roaring Stag hut for Sat night. Lovely bush, bagging Herepai on the way. Tea and treats by the river anyone? Indicative trip fee: $58 (member) / $78 (non member). Sign up online Tags
  • Tramp(MF) Tararua FP, Dundas Loop from Putara Road. map (Josh Mann) , signup closes: 28 May 2025. A classic 25km Tararua route over two long days with a lot of climbing and descending, plenty of time on the tops and magnificent viewpoints. Depart after work Friday and walk into Herepai Fri night. Then head up on to the tops to complete the Dundas loop, bagging Dundas, Cattle Ridge and Roaring Stag huts. Max group size of 4. Indicative trip fee: $77 (member) / $97 (non member). Sign up online Tags , , ,

20-22 Jun 2025 (Matariki Weekend)

  • Tramp(EM) Marlborough Sounds, Queen Charlotte Track from Lagoon Road. map (Regan McGillicuddy) , signup closes: 27 May 2025. Members only. Walk ones of NZ’s most iconic walking trails; the 73.5km Queen Charlotte Track over 4 days (Thurs off required). Take the Ferry across Wed night and stay at the backpackers in Picton. Drive the van to Anakiwa, and water taxi from Ships Cover in time for the return Ferry on Sun (co-ord transport with M group). Stay at DOC campsites, or opt for private lodge accommodation along the way. Max group size of 12. Indicative trip fee: $318 (member) / $338 (non member). Sign up online Tags ,
  • Tramp(M) Marlborough Sounds, Queen Charlotte Track from Lagoon Road. map (Lia Missena & Jeremy Toms) , signup closes: 28 May 2025. Members only. Walk ones of NZ’s most iconic walking trails; the 73.5km Queen Charlotte Track over 3 days. Walk on to the ferry on Thu night and stay at the backpackers in Picton. Grab a water taxi to Ships Cove the next day, and drive the van back in time for the return Ferry (co-ord with EM group). Stay at DOC campsites, or opt for private lodge accommodation along the way. Max group size of 12. Indicative trip fee: $318 (member) / $338 (non member). Sign up online Tags ,

28 – 29 Jun 2025

  • Tramp/Nav(M) Remutaka FP, Secret waterfall – Paua Hut from Catchpool Valley Road. map (Daniel Madley) , signup closes: 12 Jun 2025. The search for a secret waterfall. Head to the Orongorongas and search for the elusive Turere waterfall timed with a wonderful and other huts, staying at Paua Hut.Coordinate transport with other group. Indicative trip fee: $41 (member) / $61 (non member). Sign up online Tags , ,
  • Tramp(M) Remutaka FP, South Orongorongo Valley – Paua Hut from Catchpool Valley Road. map (Monique Bon) , signup closes: 12 Jun 2025. Taking a different way into the Orongorongo’s via the Butcher’s and Baker’s tracks, we’ll travel to Paua from the south. Coordinate transport with the other group Indicative trip fee: $41 (member) / $61 (non member). Sign up online Tags ,

5-6 Jul 2025

  • Tramp(EM) Kaimanawa FP, Waipakihi Hut from Umukarikari track car park. map (Lia Missena & Jeremy Toms) , signup closes: 01 May 2025. Camp at road end on Friday night. Saturday to Waipakihi Hut via Umukarikari track. Stunning views of Tongariro NP from the tops. C Indicative trip fee: $58 (member) / $78 (non member). Sign up online Tags ,

12-13 Jul 2025

  • Tramp(EM) Aorangi FP, Kawakawa Hut from Cape Palliser Road. map (Lynsey Sutton) , signup closes: 26 Jun 2025. Head over the hill bright and early, then a solid 5-6 hours walk to Kawakawa Hut (via Mangatoetoe Hut). Return the same way Sunday with the best fish n chips for lunch at Ngawi. Coord transport with E group Indicative trip fee: $52 (member) / $72 (non member). Sign up online Tags ,

25-27 Jul 2025

  • Tramp(EM) Pureora FP, Waihaha Hut from Western Bay Road. map (Lia Missena & Jeremy Toms) , signup closes: 09 Jul 2025. Fri night to backpackers in Turangi. Sat follow the Waihaha river encountering different forest types and excellent bird life to the very comfortable 10 bunk Waihaha Hut. Sun return the same way, then pick up M group. Indicative trip fee: $104 (member) / $124 (non member). Sign up online
  • Tramp(M) Pureora FP, Hauhungaroa Hut from Western Bay Road. map (Maj-Britt Engelhardt) , signup closes: 09 Jul 2025. Fri night to backpackers in Turangi. Sat follow the Waihaha river past Waihaha Hut, then the Hauhungaroa track to Hauhungaroa hut. Sun out to Mangahakau Valley Road end for pick up by EM group. Indicative trip fee: $104 (member) / $124 (non member). Sign up online