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.
  • 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 .

Online Schedule

Last update: 25 May 2023

19-21 May

  • Tramp(E*) Remutaka FP, Paua Hut from Catchpool Valley. map (), signup closes: 03 May 2023. cancelled – no leader Max group size of 10. Tags
  • Nav(MF) Remutaka FP, Loop via South Saddle and Coast from Catchpool Valley. map (Mathew Denys), signup closes: 03 May 2023. Walk in via Ōrongorongo track over the South Saddle and down the Mukamuka stream. Walk out along the coast via Remutaka trail. Camp along the way. Sign up online
  • Packrafting(II+) Tararua NP, Tauherenikau or Waiohine River from tbc. map (Claire Pettigrew), signup closes: 03 May 2023. Overnight trip, walk in and paddle out. Destination dependant on river flow. Not suitable for beginners. Max group size of 8. Sign up online
  • Tramp(EM*) Ruahine FP, Longview Hut from Kashmir Rd. map (Katie Anderson), signup closes: 03 May 2023. A relatively easy walk will take you up above the bushline, with great views of the Ruahines. Sign up online Tags
  • Tramp(M) Ruahine FP, Howletts Hut from Kashmir Rd. map (Megan Madley), signup closes: 03 May 2023. Great views of the Ruahines and a couple of river crossings. Sat to Howlett Hut via Daphne. Sun out via Otumoe and Longview Hut. Sign up online Tags

26-28 May

  • Nav(MF) Tararua FP, Camelsbacks from Gladstone Rd. map (Emily Shrosbree), signup closes: 17 May 2023. A loop off track with good views of the Northern part of the Tararuas. Sign up online
  • Tramp(MF) Tararua FP, Arete Forks Hut from Kiriwhakapapa Rd. map (Natasha Harris), signup closes: 10 May 2023. Fri night at Blue Range, Sat to Arete Forks Hut via Cow Creek. Sun out the same way Max group size of 6. Sign up online Tags ,
  • Tramp(EM) Tararua FP, Cow Creek Hut from Kiriwhakapapa Rd. map (Meredith Stuck), signup closes: 10 May 2023. Fri night at Blue Range Hut. Sat walk down to Cow Creek Hut. Sun back the same way. Sign up online Tags ,
  • Tramp(EM*) Tongariro NP, Mangaehuehu Hut from Ohakune Mountain Rd. map (Amelia White), signup closes: 10 May 2023. Walk a section of the Round the Mountain Track, great views of the mountain and surroundings along the way. Optional side trip to Lupton and Blyth huts along the way. 4h walk, with some small ups and downs Sign up online Tags

2-5 Jun (King’s Birthday)

  • Tramp(EM) Kahurangi NP, Mt Owen from Wangapeka Road. map (Jon Keyzer), signup closes: 10 May 2023. At 1875 m Mt Owen is the highest peak in Kahurangi NP with spectacular views of the range. Stay two nights at Granity Pass hut with a day trip to the top. Sign up online Tags
  • Tramp(M) Kahurangi NP, Mt Patriarch from Wangapeka Road. map (Emily Shrosbree), signup closes: 10 May 2023. Loop track via Kiwi Saddle Hut and John Reid Hut, with side trip to Mt Patriarch on the way. Ridgeline travel, must be comfortable with a bit of scramble and no fear of heights. Sign up online Tags
  • Tramp(EM*) Tararua FP, Mitre Peak (new members) from The Pines. map (Meredith Stuck/co-leader required), signup closes: 17 May 2023. Spend two nights at Mitre Flats hut and do a day trip to the summit. New members particularly welcome. Sign up online Tags
  • Tramp(MF) Whanganui NP, The great Puteore-Pōuri adventure from Stratford. (Anne de Ferron), signup closes: #N/A. This 3-day loop will take you through wild lowland forests and lush bush. Expect one day off track. Sign up online

9-11 Jun

  • Tramp(M) Tararua FP, Mid-King Biv from The Pines. map (Monique Bon), signup closes: 24 May 2023. Including a Friday night walk into Mitre Flats Hut, this tramp aims to visit Mid-King on the Saturday at a medium pace. Sign up online
  • Tramp(MF) Tararua FP, Dorset Ridge Hut from The Pines. map (Mathew Denys), signup closes: 24 May 2023. Sat up via Baldy. Sun out via Pukeamoamo/Mitre Peak. Navigation required on the tops. Sign up online Tags ,
  • MTB (day)(EM*) East Harbour RP, Pencarrow Lighthouse from Eastbourne. map (Natasha Hulston), signup closes: 31 May 2023. Pack a picnic for a day trip to New Zealand’s first permanent lighthouse and coastal lakes located within the East Harbour Regional Park Sign up online

16-18 Jun

  • Tramp(EM*) Ruahine FP, Rangiwahia Hut from Renfrew Rd. map (Meredith Stuck), signup closes: 31 May 2023. Gentle walk, great hut, great views. Sign up online Tags ,
  • Tramp(M) Ruahine FP, Triangle Hut from Renfrew Rd. map (Megan Madley), signup closes: 31 May 2023. Loop track. Sat to Triangle Hut via Rangiwahia Hut and the tops. Sun back via Mangahuia. Sign up online Tags
  • Tramp(M) Whanganui NP, Pouri Hut from Kohi Saddle. map (Natasha Harris), signup closes: 31 May 2023. Walk deep into the wilderness of the Whanganui National Park on old Māori trail and settlers’ dray road. Sign up online Tags
  • Tramp(MF) Whanganui NP, Ngapurua Hut from Kohi Saddle. map (Leader required), signup closes: 31 May 2023. Walk deep into the wilderness of the Whanganui National Park on old Māori trail and settlers’ dray road. Sign up online

23-25 Jun

  • Day(EM*) Akatarawa FP, Orange Hut no. 3 from Maungakotukutuku Rd. map (Monique Bon), signup closes: 07 Jun 2023. Exploring the often overlooked Akatarawa Forest. The track is mostly a 4-wheel drive road but be prepared for 4-6 hours walking. Sign up online
  • Day (nav)(M) Tararua FP, The Karapoti Rata from Akatarawa Road. map (Anne de Ferron), signup closes: 14 Jun 2023. Find your way to the Karapoti rata, the largest rata tree in New Zealand (and the world). Some travel off track Sign up online

30 Jun – 2 Jul

  • Tramp(E*) Wakarara Range, Poutaki Hut and others from Leatherwood Rd. map (Monique Bon), signup closes: 14 Jun 2023. Come explore the Wakarara Range and Gwavas Forest. A trip with not a great deal of tramping but some short walks to bag several huts including Ellis (Murderers) Hut. Staying overnight at Poutaki Hut. Sign up online
  • Tramp(EM) Tararua FP, Centre of New Zealand from Waiohine Gorge. map (Leader required), signup closes: 14 Jun 2023. Some ups and downs. Loop track via Tutuwai and Cone, and pass the geographic centre of Aotearoa along the way. Sign up online
  • Tramp(MF) Tararua FP, Neill Ridge Loop from Waiohine Gorge. map (Tiffany Shih), signup closes: 14 Jun 2023. Fri night to Cone hut from Waiohine. Sat up Neill ridge, check out Winchecombe biv and onwards to Mt Hector and then Alpha hut for the night. Sun down Bull mound and out to Waiohine carpark. Sign up online
  • Day(EM*) Wellington, Zealandia from Karori. map (Ashleigh Matheson ), signup closes: 21 Jun 2023. Explore a lush forest, home to over 40 rare species of native wildlife. Discover Zealandia Te Māra a Tāne – an ecosanctuary in the heart of Wellington. Sign up online Tags