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 .

WTMC Alpine trips 2024: We are trialing a slightly different approach to mountaineering trips this year. Participants are be required to complete two types of forms:
– a 2024 season registration form, which includes all information about participant skills and experience for the season;
– an online sign up form for each alpine trip the participant wants to attend; with trip-specific details such as route and experience/skills required.

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: 02 July 2024

21-23 June

  • Tramp(MF) Kaimanawa, Loop track Cascade Hut from Clements Mill Road. map (Leader required), signup closes: 20 Jun 2024. Fri night at Te Iringa campsite. Sat walk to Cascade Hut or Oamaru Hut via Te Iringa track. Sun out via Hinemaiaia track Sign up online
  • Tramp(EM) Kaimanawa, Cascade Hut from Clements Mill Road. map (Sara Harrison), signup closes: 20 Jun 2024. Fri night at Te Iringa campsite. Sat walk to Cascade Hut via Hinemaiaia track. Sun walk out the same way Sign up online Tags

27-30 June (Matariki public holiday)

  • Tramp(EM) Lewis Pass, Nina and Daniell Huts from Lewis Pass Rd/SH7, Marble Hill camsite. map (Maj-Britt Engelhardt), signup closes: 04 Jun 2024. 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 MF group Max group size of 6. Sign up online
  • Tramp(MF) Lewis Pass, Lewis Pass Tops from Lewis Pass Rd/SH7. map (Lynsey Sutton), signup closes: 04 Jun 2024. Thurs take the ferry and drive to Lewis pass. Fri-Sun leader’s choice of route. May include Mt Technical and the Apprentice, brass monkey bivy, 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. Sign up online
  • Tramp(M) Tararua FP, Winchcombe Biv from Otaki Forks. map (Monique Bon), signup closes: 12 Jun 2024. Day 1 Depart Friday morning for Otaki Forks and Kime Hut Day 2 Return trip to Winchcomb Biv Day 3 Home Max group size of 4. Sign up online Tags

6-7 July

  • Gramp (gourmet Tramp)(All) Tararua FP, Totara Flats – The cruisy way from Holdsworth. map (Jamie Hawkins Elder), signup closes: 20 Jun 2024. A gourmet tramp during the winter solstice/mid winter Christmas and lead up to Matariki, come up with your best food ideas. Has anyone made a bomb alaska in a hut before? This is the weekend to try it out. Walks at a variety of levels on the Saturday and Sunday. Let’s fill the hut! Sign up online
  • Tramp(MF) Tararua FP, Totara Flats – The long way from Holdsworth. map (Tiffany Shih), signup closes: 20 Jun 2024. Some elevation gain, travel up to Powell hut, along High Ridge, and work up an appetite before meeting the other groups at Totara Flats for the evening. A bit of Nav required – some travel on ground trails rather than marked tracks. Sign up online

12-14 July

  • Tramp(M) Kaweka FP, Kiwi Mouth Hut from Taihape Rd. map (Regan McGillicuddy), signup closes: 26 Jun 2024. Fri at Cameron campsite. Sat to Kiwi Mouth Hut via high point 1191. Sun back to road end via Kiwi Saddle Hut. Max group size of 6. Sign up online Tags
  • Tramp(EM) Kaweka FP, Kiwi Saddle Hut NI from Taihape Rd. map (Leader required), signup closes: 26 Jun 2024. Fri at Cameron campsite. Sat up via Smith Russel Track. Sun back to road end. Sign up online
  • Day(E*) Red Rocks Reserve, Red Rocks from Owhiro Bay Parade. map (Natasha Hulston), signup closes: 27 Jun 2024. An easy walk through red rocks reserve with the chance to see seals along the way. Sign up online Tags
  • Trapping(M-MF) Zealandia sanctuary, Trapping at Zealandia from Waiapu Rd. map (Ellen Irwin), signup closes: 27 Jun 2024. On Saturday. A WTMC – Zealandia partnership. Give back to the community and help save our native birds/lizards/invertebrates by doing mouse baiting work at Zealandia. Travel off track baiting Zealandia’s transect lines – this is a great chance to explore corners of the valley never seen by visitors!  Participants must be comfortable tramping off track on steep, uneven and slippery terrain. After a hard day’s work scrambling through the bush, maybe cap off the day with a drink at the pub. Day walk with a back up Rainday of 14 July Max group size of 15. Sign up online

13 July

  • Day(EM) Remutaka FP, Mt Mckerrow from Catchpool Valley. (Tony Stephens). A loop to climb up Mt Mckerrow in the Remutaka Forest Park. Get some great views back to Wellington on the way. Sign up online Tags

19-21 July

  • Alp 1(M) Whakapapa Village, Mt Ruapehu, Alpine skills refresher (+optional Avalanche course) from Bruce Road. map (Anne de Ferron + co-leader required), signup closes: 10 Jul 2024. Practice alpine skills ahead of the winter season. Wed night meet to review forecasts and plan trip together. Saturday day trip to Summit Plateau and nearby summit, focus on practicing self-arrest and crampons skills on the way. Sunday options: avalanche awareness training course with Hilary Outdoors (+$355), or more crampons/avalanche rescue practice around the lodge. 2 nights at the lodge Max group size of 8. Sign up online
  • Alp 2(MF) Whakapapa Village, Mt Ruapehu, Pinnacle ridge from Bruce Road. map (James Johnston), signup closes: 10 Jul 2024. A classic trip on the Whakapapa side of Ruapehu, following the crest of the Pinnacle Ridge from North to South. Max group size of 6. Sign up online Tags
  • Tramp(M) Ruahine FP, Sparrowhawk bivvy from North Block Rd. map (Daniel Madley), signup closes: 03 Jul 2024. Fri drive to roadend, walk up to Sunrise hut. Sat there and back walk to Sparrowhawk, stay the night at Sunrise again. Sun, walk to roadend and return to Wellington. Coordinate transport with M group. Max group size of 4. Sign up online
  • Tramp(EM*) Ruahine FP, Sunrise and Top Maropea Hut from North Block Rd. map (Megan Madley), signup closes: 03 Jul 2024. Fri drive to roadend, walk to Triplex hut. Sat walk up to Sunrise hut and take day packs over to top Maropea. Stay the night at sunrise. Sun, earlybirds can wake up to an amazing sunrise from the hut. Walk to roadend and return to Wellington. Coordinate transport with EM group. Sign up online
  • Tramp(MF) Tararua FP, Arete Forks Hut from Kiriwhakapapa. map (Leader required), signup closes: 03 Jul 2024. Fri at Blue Range Hut. Sat to Arete Forks via Table Ridge track. Sun out via Siddle track Sign up online Tags
  • Tramp(EM) Tararua FP, Cow Creek Hut from Kiriwhakapapa. map (Leader required), signup closes: 03 Jul 2024. Camp at the road end. Walk up and over to Cow Creek, via Blue Range hut. Same way out on Sunday. Approx 5-6h each way Sign up online Tags

26-28 July

  • Alp 1(M) Tongariro NP, Tongariro circuit loop (day walk) Mt Ruapehu explore (day walk) from Mangatepopo road. map (Dave Hanley + Anne de Ferron), signup closes: 10 Jul 2024. (sign up will open soon) Fri night stay at Mangateopop hut. Sat up to Mt Tongariro, return to carpark. Stay Sat night at backpackers or similar. Sunday a day walk up Mt Ruapehu. Drive back to Wellington Sunday afternoon.
  • Tramp(EM*) Whanganui FP, Trains Hut from Taumatatahi Rd. map (Michael Leon), signup closes: 10 Jul 2024. Leave Fri night. Saturday walk along the Waitotara river into the dense bush to Trains Hut. Sunday back to the road end and return to Wellington. Coordinate transport with M group. Sign up online Tags
  • Tramp(M) Whanganui FP, Tahupo Hut from Taumatatahi Rd. map (Leader required), signup closes: 10 Jul 2024. Leave Fri night. Saturday scramble to Tahupo Hut. Start along the river and head up the hills on second half of the track. Sun back the same way. Coordinate transport with EM group. Sign up online Tags
  • Nav(MF) Remutaka FP, Circumnavigation of Mt Matthews from Catchpool. map (Leader required), signup closes: 10 Jul 2024. Start at Catchpool valley, over south Saddle, down mukamuka stream. Camp for the night at Corner Creek and have a toasty bonfire. Sunday up wharekauhau stream to North Saddle and back to Catchpool. Sign up online

2-4 August

  • Tramp/Day(Various) Tongariro NP, Big Weekend at the Lodge from Whakapapa. map (Leader required), signup closes: 17 Jul 2024. Fri drive to Whakapapa from Wellington to stay in the luxurious WTMC lodge with full working kitchen, lighting and heated bunkrooms. Sat-Sun tramps and day walks at various levels around Tongariro NP with a group dinner on the Saturday night. Maybe get to see some snow! Sign up online
  • Alp 1(M) Whakapapa Village, Mt Ruapehu, Day trips from the lodge from Bruce Road. map (Emily Shrosbree), signup closes: 17 Jul 2024. Get onto the snow above the WTMC Lodge and enjoy a walk towards the top, reaching the summit plateau if conditions allow. The objective is to get some time on the snow. Max group size of 4. Sign up online

9-11 August

  • Tramp(EM) Ruahine FP, Toka Biv from Limestone Rd. map (Leader required), signup closes: 24 Jul 2024. Loop track up Shorts and down to Toka biv for the night. Plenty of flat ground to camp but may be soggy if there has been rain. Fantastic views and ridgeline travel with a very scenic thunderbox at Toka. Back to RE via Knights track Sign up online
  • Tramp(M) Ruahine FP, Leon Kinvig Hut from Limestone Rd. map (Leader required), signup closes: 24 Jul 2024. Complete a long loop in via Shorts track and out via Knights track to check out the impacts of Cyclone Gabrielle on Leon Kinvig hut. Camping only – no entry allowed near or inside the hut. Sign up online Tags
  • Day/Nav (M) East Harbour RP, Stans Hut from McKenzie Rd. map (Daniel Madley), signup closes: 24 Jul 2024. Practice your navigation skills to find Stan hut. Head up MacKenzie Rd Track and Hawtrey Track to Pt 343. From there navigate off track along the spur to find the hut. Join up with Butterfly Creek Track and make your way out. Sign up online

9-18 August (Alpine week)

  • Alp1(M) Top of the South, Alpine week from Arthur’s Pass. map (Anne de Ferron ), signup closes: As soon as the trip is full. Hop on the ferry and drive down to Arthur Pass and hopefully fit in 3 or 4 alpine trips. We will keep all options open and consider alpine/tramping trips in Nelson Lakes, Lewis Pass or Kaikoura Range depending on weather and snow conditions. Max group size of 4. Sign up online

16-18 August

  • Tramp(M) Tararua FP, Winchcombe Biv and Sayer Hut from Waiohine Gorge Rd. map (Regan McGillicuddy), signup closes: 31 Jul 2024. Out and back trip to bag one of the newest biv in the Tararuas. Head up towards Cone and along the scrambly Neil Ridge. Sunday up early and back via Sayer Hut. Max group size of 4. Sign up online
  • Tramp(EM) Tongariro NP, Oturere Hut from Desert Rd. map (Leader required), signup closes: 31 Jul 2024. Make your way to Oturere Hut and enjoy snowy views of Ngaruhoe and Ruapehu on the way. Pack lots of layers to stay warm. Can only go ahead if track conditions are not icy – check with DOC before you go. Plan B stay at Waiohohonu hut and explore the surroundings. Sign up online Tags
  • Tramp(E*) Tongariro NP, Waihohonu Hut from Desert Rd. map (Leader required), signup closes: 31 Jul 2024. Flirt with the snow and see the winter volcanic views from the comfort of the most scenic hut of the park. Great walk experience without the crowds. Sign up online Tags

23-25 August

  • Alp 1(M) Whakapapa Village, Mt Ruapehu, Whangaehu Hut from Whakapapa side from Bruce road. (Tiffany Shih), signup closes: 07 Aug 2024. Fri night drive up to Whakapapa. Stay at a backpackers or similar or camp somewhere. Saturday early start up to Ruapehu plateau and then down the Whangaehu glacier to find Whangaehu hut. Stay the night at the hut or in tents if full. Sunday walk back up Whangaheu glacier or head over to Mangatoetoenui Glacier and return to car via Whakapapa skifield. Sign up online
  • Day/Nav (EM/M) Orongorongo Valley , Hut bagging in the orongorongo valley from Catchpool Valley Rd. map (Daniel Madley), signup closes: 07 Aug 2024. Historic hut bagging – Baine-iti hut, Goat stream hut Sign up online
  • Tramp (M) Ferny Gair Conservation Area, Blairich Spt Ht 1183 (1504m) from Awatere Valley Road. map (Leader required), signup closes: 31 Jul 2024. Black birch and Blairich loop: tackle a 1500 metre peak, then down to Black Birch Biv. Despite some parts being a route only, easy walking with lovely views over Marlborough plains. Apparently a surprise delight! Crosses private land. Sign up online
  • Tramp (MF ) Ferny Gair Conservation Area, Lake Alexander from Avondale Road. map (Leader required), signup closes: 31 Jul 2024. Drop off by the EM group Fri night, then to Lake Alexander. Then join up with EM group near Black Blairich/ Birch Biv via Pigs Whare saddle and Ramshead saddle. Crosses private land. Max group size of 4. Sign up online

30 August – 1 September

  • Tramp (EM) Taraua FP, Tutuwai Hut from Marchant Rd. map (Leader required), signup closes: 14 Aug 2024. Kaitoke road end along Dobson loop track, then Tauheranikau track to Tutuwai Hut. Back out same way Sunday Sign up online Tags
  • Tramp (M) Tararua FP, Alpha Hut from Marchant Rd. map (Sara H), signup closes: 14 Aug 2024. Kaitoke road end up Marchant ridge to Alpha Hut, then back on Sunday via Omega track or Bull Mound track to Tutuwai Hut, then Tauheranikau back out to Kaitoke. Coordinate transport witH EM group Sign up online Tags
  • Tramp(EM) Waitotara FP, Trains Hut from Taumatatahi Rd. map (Leader required), signup closes: 14 Aug 2024. Camp Fri night, then Sat follow the Waitōtara River via a lush 15km bush walk to Trains Hut. If you are brave – perhaps a swim in the river near the Terereohaupa Falls? Return the same way Sun. Sign up online Tags
  • Tramp(M) Waitotara FP, Tahupo Hut from Taumatatahi Rd. map (Leader required), signup closes: 14 Aug 2024. Camp Fri night, then Sat walk to Trains hut, then follow the ridgeline up to Tahupo hut. Out the same way Sunday. Coordinate transport with EM group. Sign up online Tags

6-8 September

  • Alp 1(M) Nelson Lakes NP, Angelus Hut from Mt Robert road. (Erik Behrens), signup closes: 14 Aug 2024. (sign up will open soon) Angelus classic. Departure Thursday, night in St Arnaud, Friday Angelus, Saturday Angelus Peak, Sunday out Max group size of 4-6. Tags
  • Alp1(M) , Tahurangi (Jon Keyzer), signup closes: 21 Aug 2024. (sign up will open soon) Joint trip with NZAC Tags
  • Tramp (MF) Tararua FP, Mid-Tararua Crossing (E-W) from Holdsworth . map (Leader required) email, signup closes: 21 Aug 2024. Friday or Monday off. Day 1 = drive to RE, tramp up to Anderson Memorial for N1. Day 2 to Mid Waiohine for N2, then out on day 3. Key swap with W-E group Sign up online
  • Tramp (MF) Tararua FP, Mid-Tararua Crossing (W-E) from Otaki Gorge Rd. map (James Wood) email, signup closes: 21 Aug 2024. Friday or Monday off. Day 1 drive to RE. Up to Mid Waiohine for N1. Then over to Anderson Memorial for N2. Out on day 3. Key swap with E-W group. Sign up online
  • Day(EM) Belmont RP, Belmont Trig loop from Cornish St. map (Tony Stephens), signup closes: 21 Aug 2024. A pleasant day trip on good tracks, heading up to Belmont trig, nice bush and great views of the Wellington region. Sign up online

13-15 Sept

  • Alp 1(M) Whakapapa Village, Mt Ruapehu, (BACK UP) Whangaehu Hut from Whakapapa side from Bruce road. (Tiffany Shih), signup closes: 28 Aug 2024. [[Back up weekend – this will only run if the 23-25 Aug weekend is cancelled.]] Fri night drive up to Whakapapa. Stay at a backpackers or similar or camp somewhere. Saturday early start up to Ruapehu plateau and then down the Whangaehu glacier to find Whangaehu hut. Stay the night at the hut or in tents if full. Sunday walk back up Whangaheu glacier or head over to Mangatoetoenui Glacier and return to car via Whakapapa skifield. Sign up online
  • Tramp(M) Richmond Ranges , Devils Creek Hut from Bartletts Rd / Kiwi Rd. map (Daniel Madley), signup closes: 21 Aug 2024. Mount Royal Loop. Fri night at Onamalatu Camp ground. On Sat, drop off by EM group at Bartlett road – tramp up to Mount Royal (route), staying night at Devils Creek hut. Out next day via Fosters hut and the Kiwi road end for pick up by the EM group. Sign up online
  • Tramp(EM) Richmond Ranges , Fishtail Hut from Pine Valley Rd. map (Megan Madley), signup closes: 21 Aug 2024. Fri night at Onamalatu Campground. On Sat drop off MF group and then take the van to Mount Fishtail road end, tramp up to Mount Fishtail (5 hours). Back out same way Sun to pick up the MF group. Sign up online
  • Tramp(EM) Tararua FP, Burn Hut from Mangahao Rd. map (Leader required), signup closes: 28 Aug 2024. An easy track and great views of the Tararuas. Enjoy this top spot on the ridgeline. Sign up online Tags

20-22 Sept

  • Tramp(EM*) Ruahine FP, Sunrise Hut from North Block Rd . map (Lia Missena/Jeremy Toms), signup closes: 04 Sep 2024. Fri night at Triplex Hut. Walk up to Sunrise hut on a well graded track. Optional side trip to Top Maropea Hut. Sun out the same way Sign up online Tags
  • Tramp(MF) Ruahine FP, Te Atuaoparapara from North Block Rd . map (Leader required), signup closes: 04 Sep 2024. Stay at Triplex or Sunrise hut (bookings needed) on Friday night, sat over Armstrong saddle, then onto Te atuaoparapara and over Waikamaka hut for the night. Sun out via Waipawa saddle. Snow may complicate this but it may also be magical. Sign up online Tags
  • Tramp(M) Ruahine FP, SW Ruahine Hut Bagging; Kiritaki, Te Ekaou, and Forks Huts from Opawe Road. map (Regan McGillicuddy), signup closes: 04 Sep 2024. NEEDS FRI OFF – Friday – Drive to Opawe Road end to Kiritaki Hut, travel through the “Longest unbroken section of leatherwood in NZ”. Saturday – Back to road end, then stay the night at Pohangina Base Lodge (requires booking)(if we’re fast, up to Forks Hut). Sunday – Drive back down the road to Te Ekaou Stream, head up to Te Ekaou Hut, then to Forks Hut. Back the same way, then return to Wellington Max group size of 4. Sign up online

27-29 Sept

  • Alp 1(MF) Inland Kaikoura Ranges, Mt Tapuae-o-uenuku from Awatere Valley Road. (Emily Shrosbree), signup closes: 04 Sep 2024. (sign up will open soon) Friday off work required. Thursday afternoon ferry. Friday walk up Hodder River (70+ crossings, 7hrs) to stay at Hodder Huts. Saturday climb of Tapuae-o-uenuku – likely 10+ hrs on snow, with some steep sections, scree travel and ridge travel. Sunday walk back out down the Hodder River (6hrs) Max group size of 1-3.
  • Tramp(M) Tararua FP, Cow Creek Hut from Kiriwhakapapa Rd. map (Leader required), signup closes: 11 Sep 2024. Head to Cow Creek Hut, then out Sun to the Pines via Waingawaa river track / Mitre Flats Hut for pick up by the EM group. Sign up online Tags
  • Tramp(MF) Tararua FP, Arete Forks Hut from Kiriwhakapapa Rd. map (James Wood), signup closes: 11 Sep 2024. Head to Cow Creek then up to Table top and down to Arete Forks hut. Come back the same way or take the sidle track on the way back, aka “the worst track in the Tararuas”. Sign up online Tags
  • Tramp (EM) Tararua FP, Blue Range Hut from Kiriwhakapapa Rd. map (Leader required), signup closes: 11 Sep 2024. Up to Blue range hut for a nice walk in, bag Te Mara peak in the arvo. Walk back out on the sunday after breakfast in bed Sign up online Tags

4-6 October

  • Tramp(M) Tararua FP, Cattle Ridge Hut from Purata Rd. map (Jeanna Gordon), signup closes: 18 Sep 2024. Sat head past Roaring Stag hut to Cattle Ridge hut for views of the Tararua range, explore the tops if time allows. Sun back the same way. Sign up online Tags
  • Tramp (EM*) Tararua FP, Herepai Hut from Purata Rd. map (Matthew Deeley), signup closes: 18 Sep 2024. Sat head up to Herepai hut (approx 2h), optional 2-3h side trip above the bushline to Herepai ‘peak’ and good views of the Ruapahe valley and tops. Sun back the same way. Sign up online Tags
  • Day/Nav (EM) Belmont RP, Tin Hut from Cornish St. map (Daniel Madley), signup closes: 18 Sep 2024. A little backyard adventure. Walk on mostly well formed tracks, and temporarily head off in the bush to find the well hidden and quirky Tin Hut. Sign up online

11-13 October

  • Alp 1(F) Seaward Kaikoura ranges, Manakau from Grange road. (Tiffany Shih/Paul McCredie), signup closes: 18 Sep 2024. (sign up will open soon) Friday off work required. Thu evening ferry. Fri walk up Hapuku river to Stace saddle and and scramble to Stace saddle. Up along surveyor spur and high camp about 1900m. Long day scrambling wtih rough terrain and 1600m elevation gain. Sat alpine start, summit Mt Manakau, pack up camp and down to Hapuku hut. Sun walk back out.
  • Tramp (MF) Kahurangi NP, Branch Creek Hut / Mount Owen from Owen Valley East Rd. map (Sara Harrison), signup closes: 18 Sep 2024. Mount Owen (1875m) via the alternative route using Fyfe river up to Branch Creek Hut, via the Fyfe river. Summit on Saturday or on Sunday before heading back to road end. Coord with other MF group. Sign up online
  • Tramp (MF) Kahurangi NP, Sunrise Peak / Mount Owen from Owen Valley East Rd. map (Leader required), signup closes: 18 Sep 2024. Climb sunrise peak (1583m) via Sunrise Peak route, then Mount Owen (1875m) and down to Branch Creek Hut. Out via Fyfe riveras the southern route. Coord with other MF group. Sign up online
  • Tramp (EM) Nelson Lakes NP, Lake Rotoiti Loop from St Arnaud. map (Leader required), signup closes: 18 Sep 2024. Loop track to Coldwater hut or Lakehead hut, enjoy good views of the mountains and maybe a cold dip along the way. Get dropped off/picked up in St Arnaud by the other groups Sign up online

17-20 October

  • Tramp(M) Ruahine FP, Toka Biv loop from Kashmir Road from Kashmir Rd. map (Regan McGillicuddy), signup closes: 01 Oct 2024. Hut bagging loop – NEEDS FRIDAY OFF + LEAVING THURSDAY AFTER WORK – Thursday – After work, drive to Moorcock Saddle, then in the dark walk down to Awatere Hut. Friday – Down Makaretu River (North Branch) to Makaretu Hut, with a side trip to Happy Daze Hut. Up and over Te Pohatu to Leon Kinvig Hut (currently closed). Tent there, or if the hut is repaired in time, stay in the hut. Saturday – Up to Toka, with a side detour of Toka Biv. North to pt. 1505, down to Top Gorge Hut. Sunday – Up to Longview, back to the car, then back to Wellington. Max group size of 4. Sign up online

18-20 October

  • Tramp(M) Ruahine FP, Top Gorge Hut from Kashmir Rd. map (Leader required), signup closes: 02 Oct 2024. Leave Friday after work. Saturday Walk to Top Gorge Hut via Pohangia Saddle and the tops, maybe with a detour to bag Tunupō. Sunday return out the same way. Sign up online Tags
  • Tramp(EM) Ruahine FP, Makaretu Hut from Kashmir Rd. map (Leader required), signup closes: 02 Oct 2024. Leave Friday after work. Saturday Walk to Makaretu Hut via the ridge track and stay overnight. Sunday if conditions allow maybe walk out via the Makaretu River North Branch and Awatere Hut Sign up online Tags

24-28 October (Labour Weekend)

  • Tramp(E*) St James Conservation Area, Kōhanga Atawhai – Manson Nicholls Hut from Magdalen Rd. map (Leader required), signup closes: 01 Oct 2024. NEEDS FRI OFF – D1 – Ferry Thursday night, then camp at Deer Valley campsite. D2 -Drop off M and MF groups, then cruisy walk up the river to Lake Daniell (3h). Stay for a couple of days, explore the area and relax by the lake. D4 – walk out the same way, then pick up M/MF groups at Foleys track and SH7 Lewis Pass Rd. Hut must be booked or bring tents. Sign up online
  • Nav (MF) St James Conservation Area, Mt Travers from Magdalen Rd. map (Lynsey Sutton), signup closes: 01 Oct 2024. NEEDS FRI OFF -D1 – Ferry Thursday night, then camp at Deer Valley campsite. D2 – Up to Travers peak and along the tops to Faust peak. Camp on the tops or near tarns near point 1607 (Faust peak route mentioned in the wild things website). D3 – down to Boyle campsite then extra jaunt up river to Magdalen Hut. D4 – Out to Boyle road end, followed by soak at Muria springs! Sign up online Tags
  • Tramp(M) St James Conservation Area, St James walkway from Magdalen Rd. map (Sara H), signup closes: 01 Oct 2024. NEEDS FRI OFF -66km St James walkway. D1 – Ferry Thursday night, then camp at Deer Valley Campsite. D2 – get dropped off at top off St James walkway by E group, then to Christopher Hut. D3 – Rockby Hut. D4- out to Boyle Campsite and Magdalen Road for pick up by E group then ferry. Sign up online Tags

24-29 October

  • Tramp(EM) Fiordland NP, Kepler Track Great Walk – Expressions of interest from Kepler Track. (Margaret Craigie), signup closes: 15 Jun 2024. Expressions of interest open for the Kepler Great Walk. Complete the Kepler Great Walk in 4 days/3 nights. Set out on a wilderness adventure above the clouds, high in the mountains above Lakes Te Anau and Manapouri. The drama of these vast tussock-covered ridgelines and spectacular alpine vistas contrasts with the peaceful lakes and beech forest of the Iris Burn Valley. A great variety of flora and fauna: kea, whio, glowworms; caves. Max group size of 10. Sign up online
  • Tramp(EM) Fiordland NP, Milford Track Great Walk – Expressions of interest from Milford Track. (Nina Sawicki), signup closes: 15 Jun 2024. Expressions of interest open for the Milford Great Walk. Complete the Milford Great Walk in 4 days/3 nights. Set out on a wilderness adventure along the Mildford track. Get incredible views, see gushing waterfalls and unique flora and fauna and cross MicKinnon Pass. There’s a reason it’s so popular! Max group size of 10. Sign up online

1-3 November

  • Tramp(EM) Ruahine FP, Rangiwahia Hut from Renfrew Rd . map (Leader required), signup closes: 16 Oct 2024. Leave Friday after work. Booking needed for saturday night at Rangiwahia Hut. Easy 1-3 hour tramp on the Saturday, stright to Rangiwahia, or if weather is tops for the tops, take the long way round on the deadmans loop to Rangiwahia and have a scenic breakfast in bed and an easy breezy return trip to the rod end on Sun OR up to Mangamahue peak bag before returning to the road end. Coordinate with M group Sign up online Tags
  • Tramp(M) Ruahine FP, Triangle Hut from Renfrew Rd . map (Leader required), signup closes: 16 Oct 2024. Drive up on the Friday, Easy 1-3 hour tramp on the Saturday, stright to Rangiwahia, bag Mangamahue (1661m), then down to Triangle Hut for the night or camping up on the ridge. Back to road end via Deadmans loop Sun. Sign up online Tags

8-10 November

  • Tramp(M) Tararua FP, Winchcombe Bivvy from Otaki Gorge Rd. map (Leader required), signup closes: 23 Oct 2024. Field on Friday night, tramp over the southern crossing to Mount Hector and then down to the biv for Saturday night. Tramp back out on Sun. Sign up online Tags
  • Nav(MF) Tararua FP, Field, Elder and Snowy river from Otaki Forks. (). Coordinate with Medium group – stay at Field on Friday then over to Elder hut for saturday night and down Snowy river on Sunday
  • Tramp(EM) Tararua FP, Waitewaewae Hut from Otaki Gorge Rd. map (Tony Stephens), signup closes: 23 Oct 2024. A solid EM trip, along the river. A slice of Tararua mud and scramble without too much elevation gain. Enjoy a refreshing dip at the hut. Sign up online Tags

14-17 November

  • Nav(M) St James Conservation Area, Lake Guyon Hut from St James Conservation Area. map (Lynsey Sutton), signup closes: 22 Oct 2024. Fri or Mon off. D1 – Ferry, drop MF group in Lake Rotoroa. Drive to the Camp at Lake Tennyson. D2- climb up to the scenic ‘Princess bath’ alpine tarn (1700m) and back to camp. D3 – St James cycle walkway and Moki track to Lake Guyon hut, D4 – back tthe same way to Lake tennyson to meet MF group Sign up online
  • Tramp (MF) Nelson Lakes NP, Blue Lake Hut from Gowan Valley Rd. map (Leader required), signup closes: 22 Oct 2024. Fri or Mon off. D1 – Ferry. Drop off by EM group camp at Lake Rotoroa Campsite. D2 -Water taxi to Sabine hut, tramp to Blue Lake hut. D3 – Waiouau pass route to over Waioau Pass to Caroline creek biv. D4 – to Lake Tennyson to meet up with EM group. Sign up online Tags
  • Tramp(MF) Nelson Lakes NP, Mole tops from Gowan Valley Rd. map (Sarah F), signup closes: 22 Oct 2024. TBC Likely a loop around Mole Tops/Ella Range & Morgan Hut Max group size of 6. Sign up online Tags

22-24 November

  • Tramp(M) Aorangi Ranges, Aorangi Crossing from Palliser Rd, Magatoetoe. map (Sara H), signup closes: 06 Nov 2024. Aorangi Crossing. Fri night to Mangatoetoe Hut. Saturday Parakai Hut, via Kawakawa Hut. Out sunday via Washpool Hut, to Putangirua Pinnicles Campsite. Pick up by EM group Sign up online Tags
  • Tramp(EM) Aorangi Ranges, Mangatoetoe Hut from Palliser Rd, Magatoetoe. map (Matthew Deeley), signup closes: 06 Nov 2024. Fri night to Mangatoetoe Hut. Sat to Kawakawa Hut. Out same way Sunday, then pick up MF group. Sign up online Tags
  • Day/Nav (M) Kaitoke FP, Putaputa Shelter from Marchant Rd. map (Daniel Madley), signup closes: 06 Nov 2024. If this one wasn’t on your hut bagging radar, it should be! A varied loop up the spur to pt 641, down to the shelter, followed by an awkward siddle back to the swingbridge track. Sign up online

29 November – 01 December

  • Tramp(MF) Tararua FP, Jacks Flat Biv from Mt Holdsworth Rd. map (Regan McGillicuddy), signup closes: 13 Nov 2024. NEEDS FRIDAY OFF – Friday to the Mt Holdsworth Road end, tramping to Jumbo Hut. Saturday – Up past Angle Knob, via the aircraft wreck and Angle Knob, to Jacs Biv. Down Waiohine River to Mid Waiohine Hut for the night. Sunday back to the car park via Isabelle/Holdsworth Max group size of 4. Sign up online

20-23 Oct (Labour weekend)

  • Tramp(MF) Kaweka FP, Camp Spur Loop from Makahu Rd. (Leader required), signup closes: 04 Oct 2023. Friday camp at Balls Clearing Reserve. The route leaves Makahu Road, past Middle Hill Hut and follows the Camp Spur Track to the Kaweka tops. Visit North Whetu Biv and stay at Ballard Hut, Next day travel along the tops to Makino Hut before dropping down to Te Puia. There should be time for a dip in the hot pools before we head home. Sign up online
  • Tramp(EM*) Kaweka FP, Te Puia Lodge and Hot Pools from Makahu Rd. (Meredith Stuck ), signup closes: 04 Oct 2023. Friday camp Balls Clearing Reserve before heading to not 1 but 2 wonderful hot pool areas. Stay at Te Puia Lodge 2 nights making the most of the famous Mangatainoka Hot Springs. Sign up online
  • Tramp(MF) Location tbc, Mystery trip from Road end tbc. (Anne de Ferron), signup closes: #N/A. [Destination to be confirmed – suggestions welcome] Sign up online
  • Tramp(MF) Tararua FP, Neill-Winchcombe-Quoin Ridge from Waiohine Gorge. map (Jon Keyzer), signup closes: 04 Oct 2023. Day 1 to Winchcombe, day 2 to Alpha Hut, Day 3 to Kaitoke. Max group size 4. Train and taxi transport. Sign up online