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 trialling 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: 19 December 2024

5-8 December

  • Tramp/Nav(MF/F) Tararua FP, Park Valley Explore from Poads Road. map (No leader) , signup closes: 19 Nov 2024. CANCELLED. NO LEADER. NEEDS FRIDAY OFF – In to camp site next to Ohau Thursday night. Friday up river to South Ohau, up Yeats track onto Te Matawai ridge and up to Lancaster. Drop into Park Valley to camp. Saturday travel downstream in Park valley and exit at Park Forks to Carkeek or Nichols. Out to Poads Road from there on Sunday. Indicative trip fee: $47 (member) / $67 (non member). Sign up online Tags , , ,

7-8 December

  • Tramp(EM) Tararua FP, Mangahao Flats Hut from Mangahao Dam. map (Ashley Chin) , signup closes: 21 Nov 2024. Travel to road end Saturday, then follow Mangahao River for approx 5km to Mangahao Flats Hut. Sunday out the same way. Indicative trip fee: $41 (member) / $61 (non member). Sign up online Tags
  • Tramp (M) Tararua FP, Mangahao Flats Hut from Poads Road. map (Tiffany Shih) , signup closes: 21 Nov 2024. Drop off at Poads Road end Saturday by EM group, then up the river to South Ohau, over Girdlestone Saddle and on to Mangahao Flats Hut to join the EM group for dinner. Sunday out to Mangahao Dam. Indicative trip fee: $41 (member) / $61 (non member). Sign up online Tags , , ,

13-15 December

  • Tramp(MF) Ruahine FP, Te Atuaoparapara from North Block Rd. map (Lynsey Sutton) , signup closes: 27 Nov 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. Indicative trip fee: $59 (member) / $79 (non member). Sign up online Tags , ,
  • Tramp(E*) Ruahine FP, Sunrise Hut from North Block Rd . map (Elizabeth Ashby and Gina Chamberlain) , signup closes: 27 Nov 2024. Fri night at Triplex Hut. Walk up to Sunrise Hut on a well graded track. Optional side trip to Top Maropea Hut. Sunday out the same way (bookings required). Indicative trip fee: $94 (member) / $114 (non member). Sign up online Tags ,

21-22 December

  • Tramp(M) Remutaka FP, Papatahi Crossing from Sunny Grove. map (Daniel Madley) , signup closes: 05 Dec 2024. Drop off by E* group Sat morning on Wellington side of crossing, then stay at Wharepapa Hut. Sunday walk to via Wairongomai Hut for pick up by the E group. Coord transport with E group. Indicative trip fee: $39 (member) / $59 (non member). Sign up online Tags , ,

21 December

  • Day (M) Remutaka FP, Whakanui Track Loop from Sunny Grove. map (Tony Stephens) , signup closes: 12 Dec 2024. Drop off the M Papatahi Crossing group at Sunny Grove, then do a loop walk following Whakanui and East Whakanui track. Some good views of the harbour with a climb around 800m. Indicative trip fee: $7 (member) / $12 (non member). Sign up online Tags ,

21-22 December

  • Tramp(E*) Remutaka FP, Waiorongomai Hut from Western Lake Road. map (No leader) , signup closes: 05 Dec 2024. CANCELLED. NO LEADER. Great first tramp, with well marked easy going track. A few stream and river crossings. The hut only sleeps 4 so some may need to camp. Possibly some other side trips on both days (Putangirua Pinnicles or Mount Firth near Featherston?) Coordinate transport with M group. Indicative trip fee: $39 (member) / $59 (non member). Sign up online Tags ,

28 December

  • Day / Pack Float(M) Remutaka FP, Turere Stream from Sunny Grove. map (No leader) , signup closes: 12 Dec 2024. CANCELLED. NO LEADER. A great ‘off-track’ day trip down Turere Stream, with some compulsory swims and rock scrambles along the way. Enter via Sunny Grove tracks to stream head, travel downstream bypassing waterfall. Out to Catchpool via 5 Mile Track. Car shuttle or family/ friend pick up needed. Indicative trip fee: $7 (member) / $12 (non member). Sign up online Tags ,

3-8 January

  • Tramp(M) Nelson Lakes NP, Travers-Sabine Loop from St Arnaud. map (Sara Harrison) , signup closes: 11 Dec 2024. We’ll do this classic 80 km loop over 4 nights / 5 days. Experience tranquil beech forests, fields of waving tussocks, 2000‑m‑high mountains, and clear rushing streams in the heart of the mountains of Nelson Lakes National Park. Take a ferry on afternoon of 3 Jan, staying at St Arnaud, then return by Ferry evening of 8 Jan. Hut bookings required, but backcountry passes not accepted Oct – May. Indicative trip fee: $277.5 (member) / $297.5 (non member). Sign up online Tags , ,
  • Tramp(EM) Nelson Lakes NP, Lake Rotoiti and Angelus Hut from St Arnaud. map (Tony Barnes) , signup closes: 11 Dec 2024. We will do the first part of Lake Rotoiti circuit, D1 to Coldwater hut or Lakehead hut. D2 climb Cascade track to Angelus Hut (bookings required). D3 down to Speargrass Hut. D4 back to St Arnaud. Enjoy good views of the mountains and maybe a cold dip along the way. Take a ferry on afternoon of 3 Jan, staying at St Arnaud, then return by Ferry evening of 8 Jan. Bookings required, but backcountry passes not accepted Oct – May. Indicative trip fee: $357.5 (member) / $377.5 (non member). Sign up online Tags , , , , , ,

11 January

  • Day(EM) Wellington, Skyline Walkway from Mākara Road. map (Natasha Hulston) , signup closes: 26 Dec 2024. You can’t beat Wellington on a good day! Take a bus to Mākara, then journey along Wellington’s highest peaks on the13km Skyline walkway from Mākara Saddle to Mount Kaukau in Johnsonville. Bus back to the city, perhaps after a beer. Indicative trip fee: $5 (member) / $10 (non member). Sign up online Tags , , ,

17-20 January 25 (Wellington Anniversary weekend)

  • Day(EM / M) Tongariro NP, Big Weekend at the Lodge from Bruce Road. map (Sara Harrison) , signup closes: 01 Jan 2025. Spend Wellington Anniversary weekend at our luxurious WTMC Ruapehu Lodge with full working kitchen, lighting and heated bunkrooms. Choice of splendid day walks each day across a volcanic alpine landscape of dramatic contrasts or lush valley streams; Tongariro Crossing (20.2 one way), Whakapapaiti Valley Track loop, Silica Rapids, Tama Lakes plus more. Travel Fri night. Day walks Sat, Sun and Mon. Return Monday afternoon. Coordinate transport with EM tramp group. Indicative trip fee: $120 (member) / $140 (non member). Sign up online Tags , , ,
  • Tramp(EM ) Tongariro NP, Tongariro Northern Circuit from Bruce Road. map (No leader) , signup closes: 01 Jan 2025. CANCELLED. NO LEADER. A great walk for Wellington Anniversary weekend! Tongariro Northern Circuit over 3 days. Stay at The Club’s Ruapehu Lodge on Fri night. Head to Waihohonu Hut via Tama Lakes Saturday, then up to the Emerald lakes (and perhaps Mt Tongariro) and over to Mangetepopo Hut Sunday (hut bookings required). Out to Whakapapa to join up with the EM daywalk group then home on Monday. Indicative trip fee: $168 (member) / $188 (non member). Sign up online Tags , , ,
  • Tramp(M) Tararua FP, Carkeek Picnic! from Poads Road. map (Monique Bon) , signup closes: 01 Jan 2025. FRIDAY OFF REQUIRED. For the ultimate picnic location you can’t beat Carkeek. A relatively leisurely (minimum 8 hour days) 4-day trip to bag Carkeek starts Friday to Te Matawai, Saturday Carkeek via Arete Biv, Sunday back to Te Matawai, Monday out. Indicative trip fee: $47 (member) / $67 (non member). Sign up online Tags , ,

24-26 January

  • Tramp(EM) Ruahine FP, Stanfield Hut from Tamaki West Road. map (Elizabeth Ashby) , signup closes: 08 Jan 2025. [Note: Amended from original plan]. Friday travel to Tamaki West DOC Campsite. Saturday climb around 600m to Traverse Shelter (A-Frame), follow ridgeline track and then drop down to Stanfield Hut for the night. Sunday return to road end via Homes Ridge track. Co-ord transport with M group. Indicative trip fee: $42 (member) / $62 (non member). Sign up online Tags ,
  • Tramp(M) Ruahine FP, Cattle Creek Hut from Tamaki West Road. map (James Wood) , signup closes: 08 Jan 2025. [Note: Amended from original plan]. Friday travel to Tamaki West DOC Campsite. Saturday to the 8-bunk Cattle Creek Hut via Traverse Shelter (A-Frame), Spot Height 1204 and Takapari (with some route finding likely required). Sunday out via Stanfield Hut and Homes Ridge track. Co-ord transport with EM group. Indicative trip fee: $42 (member) / $62 (non member). Sign up online Tags ,

1 – 2 February

  • Tramp(M) Remutaka FP, Whakanui Track & Paua Hut from Sunny Grove. map (Daniel Madley) , signup closes: 16 Jan 2025. Whakanui Track to Paua Hut on Saturday and share a meal with the other Club groups. Out Sunday via McKerrow Track. Stay with The E and MF groups and tell stories. Indicative trip fee: $37 (member) / $57 (non member). Sign up online Tags , ,
  • Tramp(MF) Remutaka FP, Mt Matthews & Paua Hut from Catchpool Valley Road. map (Tiffany Shih) , signup closes: 16 Jan 2025. On Saturday, summit Mt Matthews, the tallest peak in the Remutaka. Finish at Paua Hut for the night where the other Club groups will prepare a shared meal. Visit some of the historic private Orongorongo huts on the trip out. Indicative trip fee: $37 (member) / $57 (non member). Sign up online Tags ,
  • Tramp(E*) Remutaka FP, New Member Tramp to Paua Hut from Catchpool Valley Road. map (Tony Barnes) , signup closes: 16 Jan 2025. Leave Saturday and walk the Orongorongo Track and explore the beautiful Orongorongo Valley finishing at the Club’s Paua Hut for the night and a shared meal with other Club groups. Visit some of the historic private Orongorongo huts on the return. Indicative trip fee: $37 (member) / $57 (non member). Sign up online Tags ,

1-2 February

  • Course(EM) TBC (Likely Remutaka FP), Intermediate Bushcraft Course from TBC. (OTNZ Instructor) , signup closes: 16 Jan 2025. EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST ONLY. Club funded 2-day Intermediate Bushcraft course for WTMC trip leaders. Alternative date 15-16 Feb 25. The course aims to consolidate the bushcraft skills and knowledge of the participant and is targeted at new or emerging trip leaders. Sign up online

6-9 February (Waitangi Weekend)

  • Tramp(MF) Kaimanawa, Oamaru Hut from Clement Mill Road. map (James Wood) , signup closes: 21 Jan 2025. REQUIRES FRIDAY OFF. Waitangi weekend in the Kaimanawas. Depart Thursday and spend the night at Te Iringa campsite. Fri walk to Oamaru Hut via Te Iringa track. Sat to Cascade Hut to join EM group for a shared meal. Sunday out via Hinemaiaia track. Co-ord rental van or private transport with EM group. Indicative trip fee: $106 (member) / $126 (non member). Sign up online Tags ,
  • Tramp(EM) Kaimanawa, Cascade Hut from Clement Mill Road. map (Ashley Chin) , signup closes: 21 Jan 2025. REQUIRES FRIDAY OFF. Waitangi weekend in the Kaimanawas. Depart Thursday and spend the night at Te Iringa campsite. Fri walk to Cascade Hut via Hinemaiaia track, perhaps with a dip along the way in one of the beautifully clear swimming holes in the river. Sat chill out for the day by the river or take a walk to bag Turangi-Taupo Hut or up to Maungaorangi (1436m). Share a meal with MF group Sat night, and walk out the same way Sunday. Co-ord rental van or private transport with MF group. Indicative trip fee: $106 (member) / $126 (non member). Sign up online Tags
  • Tramp(EM) Kaweka FP, Te Puia Hut from Makahu Road. map (Elizabeth Ashby and Gina Chamberlain) , signup closes: 21 Jan 2025. REQUIRES FRIDAY OFF. Waitangi weekend hot springs in the Kawekas. Depart Thursday and spend the night at Norsewood or Balls Clearing Scenic Reserve. Friday follow Te Puia track up the Mohaka River to Te Puia Hut. Head further up the river to Mangatainoka Hot Springs and camp there or return to Te Puia Hut. Saturday head up to Makino or Mangaturutu Hut. Sunday out to the road end at Mangatutu Hot Springs Campsite for another soak! Co-ord transport with M group. Indicative trip fee: $64 (member) / $84 (non member). Sign up online Tags
  • Tramp(M) Kaweka FP, Venison Tops Loop from Makahu Road. map (Anna Spencer) , signup closes: 21 Jan 2025. REQUIRES FRIDAY OFF. Waitangi weekend hot springs in the Kawekas. Depart Thursday and spend the night at Norsewood or Balls Clearing Scenic Reserve. Friday to Venison Tops Hut or Ballard Hut via Middle Hill Hut. Saturday to Te Puia Hut / Managitainoka Hot Springs. Sunday out to the road end at Mangatutu Hot Springs Campsite for another soak! Co-ord transport with EM group. Indicative trip fee: $64 (member) / $84 (non member). Sign up online Tags ,
  • Tramp(MF) Kaweka FP, Pukeohikarua Loop from Makahu Road. map (No leader) , signup closes: 21 Jan 2025. REQUIRES FRIDAY OFF. Waitangi weekend hot springs in the Kawekas. Depart Thursday and spend the night at Norsewood or Balls Clearing Scenic Reserve. Friday to Rocks Ahead Hut, via Venison Tops Hut. Saturday to Harkness Hut or Te Puke Hut. Sunday out to the road end at Mangatutu Hot Springs Campsite for a quick soak before heading home. Indicative trip fee: $64 (member) / $84 (non member). Sign up online Tags , ,

14-16 February

  • Tramp(MF) Tararua FP, Dorset Loop from The Pines. map (Mathew Denys) , signup closes: 29 Jan 2025. Steep rock scrambles, fantastic views from the tops and a touch of off-track travel on this loop! Fri into Mitre Flats hut. Saturday up Mitre Peak, Girdlestone and to Dorset Ridge hut. Sunday off track down to Dorset Creek, up to South King, to Mitre Flats and out. Coord transport with EM group. Indicative trip fee: $40 (member) / $60 (non member). Sign up online Tags , , , ,
  • Tramp(EM) Tararua FP, Mitre Peak from The Pines. map (Jacqui Bozoky) , signup closes: 29 Jan 2025. Stay at Mitre Flats Hut Friday night, then day trip up to Pukeamoamo/Mitre Peak Saturday. Out the same way Sunday. Coord transport with MF group. Indicative trip fee: $40 (member) / $60 (non member). Sign up online Tags , ,

21-23 February

  • Tramp(M) Ruahine FP, Upper Makaroro Hut from Mangleton Road. map (No leader) , signup closes: 05 Feb 2025. Travel Friday night and up to Sentry Box Hut upon arrival. Saturday to Upper Makaroro Hut with optional side trip to Kylie Biv. Sunday out to Mangleton Road via Golden Crown Ridge (and maybe bag abandoned Aranga Hut) for pick up by EM group. Indicative trip fee: $56 (member) / $76 (non member). Sign up online Tags , ,
  • Tramp(EM) Ruahine FP, Upper Makaroro Hut from Mangleton Road. map (Tony Barnes) , signup closes: 05 Feb 2025. Travel Friday night and stay at Sentry Box Hut. Saturday to Upper Makaroro Hut. Sunday out the same way to road end. Indicative trip fee: $56 (member) / $76 (non member). Sign up online Tags ,

28 February – 2 March

  • Tramp(EM) Tararua FP, Pizzas and Jumbo from Holdsworth Road. map (Elizabeth Ashby) , signup closes: 12 Feb 2025. Leave Fri night and enjoy the best secret pizzas in the Wairarapa. Camp at road end or stay at Holdsworth Lodge on Friday night (tbc). Walk to Jumbo Hut (~1200m) on Saturday, via Atikwahakitu Hut (bookings required). If its fine, we will consider walking out via the tops, bagging Pukeahurangi | Jumbo (1405m), Mount Holdsworth (1470m) and Powell Hut on Sunday. Indicative trip fee: $62 (member) / $82 (non member). Sign up online Tags , ,
  • Tramp(M) Tararua FP, Pizzas and Mid-Waiohine from Holdsworth Road. map (Sara Harrison) , signup closes: 12 Feb 2025. Leave Fri night and enjoy the best secret pizzas in the Wairarapa. Camp at road end on Friday night. A classic Tararua tramp, bagging Holdsworth Lodge, Mountain House Shelter, Powell and Mid Waiohine Huts. Indicative trip fee: $37 (member) / $57 (non member). Sign up online Tags , , ,
  • Tramp / Pack Float(MF/F) Tararua FP, Waiohine Pack Float via Jacs Flat Biv from Holdsworth Road. map (Emily Shrosbree) , signup closes: 12 Feb 2025. Tramp into Jumbo on Friday night. Saturday over Angle Knob, down to McGregor Biv and on down spur to Waiohine river. Packfloat downstream to mid-Waiohine hut for the night. Some compulsory swims so participants must be water competent. Sunday walk out via Isabelle and Mt Holdsworth and Powell Hut. Indicative trip fee: $76 (member) / $96 (non member). Sign up online Tags , , , ,

8 March

  • Day(M) Belmont Regional Park, Puke Ariki from Manor Park. map (Megan Madley) , signup closes: 20 Feb 2025. Day walk on either 8 or 9 Mar (pending weather). Train to Manor Park station and walk the Puke Ariki track (approx. 21km) back to Petone, before taking the train back to Wellington. Lovely views across the Kapiti Coast, South Island, Wellington and Hutt Valley, with some historic structures (ie. gun emplacements) to see as well. Indicative trip fee: $5 (member) / $10 (non member). Sign up online
  • Day / Pack Float(M) Tararua FP, Tauherenikau River from Kiwi Ranch Road. map (No leader) , signup closes: 20 Feb 2025. Packfloat day trip down Tauherenikau from Smith Creek Shelter. 8hr day with 6hr river travel (incl compulsory swims). Requires car shuffle. Indicative trip fee: $8 (member) / $13 (non member). Sign up online Tags

13-16 March

  • Tramp(EM) Kahurangi NP, Salisbury Lodge from Cobb Dam Road. map (Monique Bon) , signup closes: 18 Feb 2025. REQUIRES FRIDAY OFF. Ferry Thursday night then stay at Trilobite Hut or Cobb River Campsite. D1- taking the track to Lake Peel we’ll explore the picturesque Tablelands staying at Salisbury Lodge and visiting the nearby Sphinx Valley cave. D2- back the same way, with a side trip to Deep Creek Biv. D3 – Climb to the hut at Sylvester Lakes and walk out with the MF group. Indicative trip fee: $264 (member) / $284 (non member). Sign up online Tags , ,
  • Tramp(MF) Kahurangi NP, Lockett Range Loop from Cobb Dam Road. map (Lynsey Sutton) , signup closes: 18 Feb 2025. REQUIRES FRIDAY OFF. Ferry Thursday night then stay at Trilobite Hut or Cobb River Campsite – route details tbc but will try for as much open tops and long days as feasible with the weather window. Indicative trip fee: $264 (member) / $284 (non member). Sign up online

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 (Emily Shrosbree) , signup closes: 05 Mar 2025. 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. 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. 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 , , , ,

17-21 April (Easter Weekend)

  • Tramp / Nav (MF) St James Conservation Area, Lewis Pass Tops from Magdalen Rd. map (Lynsey Sutton) . Ferry Thursday 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 Monday 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 Rd. map (Anna Spencer) . 66km. Ferry Thursday night, then drive to Murchison and stay at Holiday Park overnight. Friday – drive to Lewis pass and start walk at St James carpark track end, stay at Ada Pass Hut. Saturday – to Anne Hut. Sunday – to Boyle Flat Hut (bookings required) Monday 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 , , , , ,