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: 7 June 2026

5-7 June

  • Mangleton Road(EM) Gwavas Forest, Gwavas Range Exploration from Wakarara Range. map (Daniel Madley) , signup closes: 21 May 2026. Come explore the Wakarara Range and Gwavas Forest. An exploratory trip with a choice of short or long walks to bag several huts including Ellis (Murderers) Hut. Staying overnight at Poutaki Hut. Access to the road end may be affected, so please note the trip leader may alter the route if road end access is not feasible Max group size of 12. Indicative trip fee: $28 (member). / $48 (non member). Sign up online Tags

12-14 June

  • Tramp(EM) Egmont NP, Pouakai Circuit from Egmont Rd. map (Sally Homer + Natasha Hulston) , signup closes: 20 May 2026. Iconic views of Taranaki. Fri night at the Camphouse, North Taranaki (bookings required). Saturday to Holly Hut (bookings required), via Pouakai Hut. Sunday back to the Camphouse. Max group size of 12. Indicative trip fee: $107 (member). / $127 (non member). Sign up online Tags ,
  • Tramp(MF) Ruahine FP, Northern Ruahine Traverse from Rangitane Road. map (James Hancock + Josh Mann) , signup closes: 27 May 2026. Continue a new club tradition of finding fun ways to cross the wonderful Ruahine ranges – this time on the Northern end! Two reasonable days in the hills plus a walk in late on Friday night – worth it for (fingers crossed) great views and even better forest. Meet in the middle on Saturday night to swap stories at Wakelings Hut. One crew E->W (Wakarara Road -> Kawhatau) One crew W->E (Kawhatau -> Wakarara Road) Max group size of 8. Indicative trip fee: $59 (member). / $79 (non member). Sign up online Tags ,

19-21 June

  • Day walks(All*) Tongariro NP, Ruapehu Lodge Solstice Ball from Bruce Road. map (Sam Harrison + Nicole Wood + Ellis Pike + Daniel Madley) , signup closes: 03 Jun 2026. Celebrate the Winter Solstice at the Club’s lodge on Ruapehu. Expect great food, great company, great vibes and great day trips in the Tongariro NP area. Leader’s choice of trips, for all levels Max group size of Lots!. Indicative trip fee: $96 (member). / $116 (non member). Sign up online Tags , ,

26-28 June

  • Tramp(EM*) Tararua FP, Kapakapanui Hut from Ngatiawa Road. map (Leader required) , signup closes: 10 Jun 2026. Visit a cute 6 bunk hut and see one of the best viewpoints in the Tararua Range, revealing not only the full extent of the Southern Crossing, but also the featureless forested maze of the Renata-Maymorn-Akatarawa uplands, as well as the sweep of the Kapiti coastline and the dramatic silhouette of Kapiti Island 22 km to the west. Not long, but expect a steep climb and descent with lots of breaks. Max group size of 12. Indicative trip fee: $15 (member). / $35 (non member). Sign up online Tags
  • Day(M) Tararua FP, Kapakapanui Hut from Ngatiawa Road. map (Ashley Chin) , signup closes: 10 Jun 2026. Do the Kapakapanui hut loop on Saturday over 7-9hrs, starting and ending on the Ngatiawa river. Beaut views from the 1102m summit of Kapakapanui in all directions. Max group size of 8. Indicative trip fee: $12 (member). / $32 (non member). Sign up online Tags

3-5 July

  • Tramp(E*) Ruahine FP, Rangiwahia Hut from Renfrew Road. map (Robert Tiu) , signup closes: 18 Jun 2026. Sip and paint. Join us for a creative adventure to the beautiful Rangiwahia Hut in the Ruahine Ranges. After hiking into one of the gems of the North Island hut network, settle in at the hut for a relaxed sip and paint evening. Enjoy good company while painting the views across the Manawatu and surrouding ranges in watercolours. Max group size of 13. Indicative trip fee: $62 (member). / $82 (non member). Sign up online Tags
  • Day(E) Wellington CBD, Lifeflight from George Bolt Street. map (Daniel Madley) , signup closes: 17 Jun 2026. WTMC makes an annual donation to support Life Flight. Visit Life Flight’s operations centre and gain an understanding of the vital work they do and meet the crew. Hopefully there will be helicopters but this can’t be guaranteed as they run a 24/7 operation! Afterwards have lunch in Lyall Bay before heading back to town. Morning required off work. Indicative fee: likely free if we take public transport. Maximum numbers: 15. If oversubscribed, priority will be given to active Club volunteers. Max group size of 15. Sign up online Tags

9-12 July (Matariki Weekend)

  • Tramp(M) Paparoa NP, Paparoa Track from Coast Road. map (Anna Spencer) , signup closes: 01 May 2026. Day off required. Walk one of the Great Walks in early winter over Matariki, with an extra visit to the Pike River memorial track. Enjoy alpine tops, limestone karst landscapes, thriving rainforests and breath-taking views. Max group size of 12. Indicative trip fee: $429 (member). / $449 (non member). Sign up online
  • Tramp(MF) Inland Kāikoura Range, Clarence River from Inland Kāikoura Road. map (James Hancock TBC) , signup closes: 16 Jun 2026. Route TBC Spend a week exploring the majestic Waiau Toa / Clarence River and surrounds. Starting and ending at Blind Saddle Road, visit historic huts down the true right of the river, travelling up craggy streams and rugged hills. Pack warm for an early winter adventure. Max group size of 6. Indicative trip fee: $283 (member). / $303 (non member). Sign up online
  • Family(EM) Tararua FP, Powell Hut – Matariki Stargazing from Holdsworth Road. map (Morag McConville) , signup closes: 18 Jun 2026. Family trip to Powell Hut in the Tararua Forest Park. If the conditions are suitable, we’ll get up early to spot the Matariki star cluster. This family trip would suit children aged 8-12 years with some tramping experience, or day walks with some decent elevation. It’s approx 4 hours to the hut and approx 1000m of elevation. Max group size of 12. Indicative trip fee: $43 (member). / $63 (non member). Sign up online Tags ,

17-19 July

  • Day walks(All*) Tararua FP, Ōtaki Forks from Ōtaki Gorge Rd. map (A few leaders required) , signup closes: 01 Jul 2026. Camp at Ōtaki Forks on Friday and Saturday night, heading off on a range of day walks (leader’s choice). Options could include the Arcus Dam loop, Mt Hector, Waiotauru Hut, fishing, climbing Pukeatua. Max group size of Lots. Indicative trip fee: $36 (member). / $56 (non member). Sign up online Tags

24-26 July

  • Tramp(MF) Ruahine FP, Sparrowhawk Bivvy from North Block Rd. map (James Hancock) , signup closes: 08 Jul 2026. Route TBC – a fun mission to get to the wonderfully named ‘Sparrowhawk Bivvy’, including walking on tracks freshly cut and marked by WTMC volunteers! Max group size of 5. Indicative trip fee: $59 (member). / $79 (non member). Sign up online
  • Tramp(EM*) Ruahine FP, Sunrise Hut from North Block Rd. map (Sally Homer) , signup closes: 08 Jul 2026. 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 via the Waipawa river and return to Wellington. Max group size of 12. Indicative trip fee: $71 (member). / $91 (non member). Sign up online Tags ,