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 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 and completion of suitable training courses (for alpine trips).

Online Schedule

Last update: 18 June 2025

6-8 Jun 2025

  • Tramp(MF) Whanganui National Park, Matemateāonga Track from Matemateāonga Road. map (Daniel Madley & Anne de Ferron) , signup closes: 22 May 2025. AMENDED 4.4.25. We will have 2 x MF groups walking the one way 42km Matemateāonga Track swapping keys along the track. The old Māori route that traverses the heart of the North Island’s secret expanse of native forest. Depart after work Friday and stay at accomm near respective road ends. The group starting at the Westerm end will stay at Ngapurua Hut, then get the water taxi out Sunday. The group starting at the Eastern end will start with a water taxi, then stay at Pouri Hut and out to Matemateāonga Road. Indicative trip fee: $197 (member) / $217 (non member). Sign up online Tags ,
  • Tramp(EM) Whanganui National Park, Pouri Hut from Matemateāonga Road. map (Maj-Britt Engelhardt) , signup closes: 22 May 2025. CANCELLED. NO LEADER. Amended 4.4.25. Depart after work Friday and stay at accom near road end. Sat – climb up around 800m to Mount Humphries and then stay at Pouri Hut. Sun – out the same way. Coord transport with one of teh MF groups. Indicative trip fee: $107 (member) / $127 (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 ,

4-5 Jul 2026

  • Tramp(F ) Tararua Forest Park, Broken Axe Pinnacles (Alpine training) from Holdsworth Road. map (Anne De Ferron) , signup closes: 18 Jun 2025. Walk into Atiwhakatu hut on Friday night. Early start on Saturday to catch the sunrise above the bushline. Walk up Baldy, across Broken Axe Pinnacles, Angle Knob, Jumbo and out to road end. Sleep in your own bed on Saturday night. Indicative trip fee: $61 (member) / $81 (non member). Sign up online Tags ,

4-6 Jul 2025

  • Tramp(EM) Kaimanawa FP, Waipakihi Hut from Umukarikari track car park. map (Lia Missena & Jeremy Toms) , signup closes: 18 Jun 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 ,

6 Jul 2025

  • Day(EM) Wellington City, Wellington City to Sea from Parliament / Owhiro Bay. map (Natasha Hulston) , signup closes: 20 Jun 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 ,

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 ,

19-20 Jul 2026

  • Day(MF ) Tararua Forest Park, Pukemoumou |Mount Hector (Alpine Training) from Otaki Forks. map (Anne De Ferron) , signup closes: 03 Jul 2025. Climb the highest peak in the Tararua range in a day: Mt Hector. Enjoy vistas of Wellington and the Kapiti coast before heading back to the road end. Indicative trip fee: $13 (member) / $18 (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

24-27 July

  • ALP(Alp1) Mt Ruapehu, Basic Snowcraft Course from Bruce Road. map (Tiffany Shih & Mike Wilson) , signup closes: 18 Jun 2025. Basic snowcraft course. Drive up to Whakapapa skifield on Thursday evening and stay at the WTMC lodge. Return on Sunday. Friday off work required. Max group size of 8. Indicative trip fee: $405 (member). Sign up online Tags
  • ALP(Alp1) Craigieburns / Torless, Craigieburn Day trips from Springfield. map (Anne de Ferron & Josh Mann ) , signup closes: 01 Jul 2025. Friday off required. Day trips in Craigieburns/Torless area (e.g. Castle Hill peak, Mt Enys, Mt Cheeseman, Mt Olympus). Beginner friendly. Max group size of 4. Indicative trip fee: $250 (member). / $270 (non member). Sign up online

26 -27 July

  • Course(EM) Butterfly Creek, Butterfly Creek Navigation Day Course from Eastbourne. map (Sara Harrison) , signup closes: 10 Jul 2025. Basic Navigation Course. This day trip will be suited to those with no navigation experience and will teach basic navigation skills and knowledge. It will suit those with little navigation experience who wish to undertake easy on track trips. This trip will include a tramp with a day pack. Participants must be fit to travel for approximately four-six hours across hill country, on a track, with a day pack. Will run on Saturday (with Sunday a back up day, depending on the weather). Members Only. Max group size of 6. Indicative trip fee: $8 (member). Sign up online Tags , , ,

1-3 Aug 2025

  • Tramp(EM) Ruahine FP, Barlow Hut from Wakarara Road. map (Ethan Wellington) , signup closes: 16 Jul 2025. Friday night to Norsewood accommadation. A trip up the wonderful Makaroro river to the neat Barlow Hut. Optional climb up to Te Atua Mahuru (1534m) for stunning views across the Ruahine/Wakarara ranges and out to the coast. Sunday return via the same way. Expect plenty of river travel – pack warm! Indicative trip fee: $48 (member). / $68 (non member). Sign up online Tags , ,

7-10 Aug

  • ALP(Alp1) Mt Ruapehu, Basic Snowcraft – backup from Bruce Road. map (Tiffany Shih & Mike Wilson) , signup closes: 18 Jun 2025. Back up weekend for the basic snowcraft course. Max group size of 8. Indicative trip fee: $405 (member). Tags

8-10 Aug

  • ALP(Alp1) Mt Ruapehu, Paretetaitonga from Bruce Road. map (Anne de Ferron & Josh Mann) , signup closes: 23 Jul 2025. A straightforward climb from the WTMC Lodge to Paretetaitonga. Views of crater lake and surrounding Ruapehu summits. Beginner friendly. Expect an alpine start and a little bit of exposure. Max group size of 8. Indicative trip fee: $180 (member). / $200 (non member). Sign up online Tags , ,

8-10 Aug 2025

  • Day(EM) Meridian West Wind Recreation Area, Meridian West Wind Recreation Area from Makara Road. map (Natasha Hulston) , signup closes: 24 Jul 2025. Wellington day walk – Maakara Beach Loop track. This 3-4 hour walk offers fabulous views and good swimming at beaches sheltered in a southerly. This is one of three tracks in the Meridian West Wind Recreation Area. Take private vehicles. https://wellington.govt.nz/recreation/outdoors/walks-and-walkways/beyond-the-city/makara-walkway Indicative trip fee: $6 (member). / $11 (non member). Sign up online Tags

15-17 Aug 2025

16-17 Aug 2025

  • Tramp(E) Aorangi FP, Mangatoetoe Hut from Cape Palliser Road. map (Bryan Downes) , signup closes: 31 Jul 2025. Head over the hill bright and early, then walk for a few hours to get to Mangatoetoe Hut in the Aōrangi Forest Park. Stay in the cute hut or camp overnight. Return the same way Sunday with the best fish n chips for lunch at Ngawi. Potentially relocate vehicle for MF group. Max group size of 6. Indicative trip fee: $44 (member). / $64 (non member). Sign up online Tags ,

22-24 Aug

  • ALP(Alp 1) St Arnaud / Rainbow skifield, Parachute Rocks traverse from Rainbow Ski Area access road. map (Anne de Ferron ) , signup closes: 30 Jul 2025. A relaxed day traverse from Rainbow skifield back to Saint Arnaud village. Explore around frozen alpine tarns and enjoy snowy views of Nelson Lakes national park. Beginner friendly. Max group size of 4. Indicative trip fee: $284 (member). / $304 (non member). Sign up online Tags ,
  • ALP (Alp 1 +) Mt Ruapehu, Ringatoto Peak from Tukino Access road. map (Josh Mann & Emily Shrosbree) , signup closes: 06 Aug 2025. Fri night: drive up to Tukino access road, park at carpark on Round the Mountain track (4WD needed?), walk to Rangipo hut. Sat: up early, head up Ringatoto peak, back down to hut. Sun: walk out, drive back to Wellington Max group size of 8. Indicative trip fee: $82 (member). / $102 (non member). Sign up online Tags ,

22-24 Aug 2025

  • Tramp(M) Remutaka FP, Paua Hut from Catchpool Valley. map (Jo Lonsdale & co-leader) , signup closes: 06 Aug 2025. Friday after work – cruise into Pāua Hut via the Orongorongo track (tramp by torchlight) – stay at hut. Sat – day trip to climb Mt Matthews with beaut views around the Wellington region, before tenting at Pāua hut (depending on numbers for E tramp). Sunday – Out via Browns/Cattle Ridge/Butcher track. Max group size of 8. Indicative trip fee: $45 (member). / $65 (non member). Sign up online Tags , , ,
  • Tramp(E) Remutaka FP, Paua Hut from Catchpool Valley. map (Tony Stephens) , signup closes: 07 Aug 2025. Enjoy a sense of remoteness and check out a number of private huts after a short 3h walk. Stay at Pāua hut, owned and maintained by WTMC. Expect to get your feet wet as we must cross the river. https://wtmc.org.nz/facilities/paua-hut/ Max group size of 8. Indicative trip fee: $38 (member). / $58 (non member). Sign up online Tags , ,

29-31 Aug

  • ALP(Alp1) Mt Ruapehu, Whangaehu Hut from Bruce Road. map (Tiffany Shih) , signup closes: 13 Aug 2025. Fri night: drive up to Whakapapa skifield, camp nearby or stay at a hostel. Saturday: head up the skifield to the summit plateau, then down the Whangaehu glacier to Whangaehu hut for the night. Sunday: back up Whangaehu glacier or along to Mangatoetoenui (if time and abilities allow) and then back down the skifield to the car. Max group size of 4. Indicative trip fee: $120 (member). / $140 (non member). Sign up online Tags , ,
  • ALP(Alp1) Tongariro NP, Tongariro North Crater from Mangetepopo. map (Mathew Denys) , signup closes: 13 Aug 2025. Fri night: drive up to Tongariro, camp nearby / stay at Mangetepopo Hut. Saturday: head towards North Crater by whichever route is appropriate for the conditions and group. We should have time to expore the Tongarirro area in the snow! Set up camp on North Crater (if conditions are windy, find a more sheltered area). Sunday: head back to Mangetepopo and drive back to Wellington. Max group size of 4. Indicative trip fee: $90 (member). / $110 (non member). Sign up online Tags
  • Tramp/Nav(M) Aorangi FP, Tauanui Hut from Whakatomotomo Road. map (Bryan Downes) , signup closes: 14 Aug 2025. Head over the hill bright and early. Navigate to the northernmost hut in the Aōrangi Ranges via a mix of forestry roads and river travel, with (likely) opportunities to practice Nav along the way. Stay overnight then come out the same way early on Sunday. Expect river travel and a bit of bush bashing – but you’ll be rewarded with one of the less-frequented huts this close to home. Max group size of 8. Indicative trip fee: $42 (member). / $62 (non member). Sign up online Tags ,

6 Sep 2025

  • Day(EM) Wellington, Southern Walkway from Oriental Bay. map (Tony Stephens) , signup closes: 21 Aug 2025. Saturday day trip. Oriental Bay to Island Bay on this wonderful trail through one of our city’s greenbelts. www.wellingtonregionaltrails.com/trails/southern-walkway/ Indicative trip fee: $5 (member). / $10 (non member). Sign up online Tags , ,

5-7 Sep

  • ALP (Alp1) Mt Ruapehu, Ruapehu in the Moonlight from Bruce Road. map (Anne de Ferron / co-leader required) , signup closes: 20 Aug 2025. Explore snowy tops under a full moon. Possible objectives may include Te Heuheu/Tukino or Cathedral rocks. If there is good snow cover we may do a Moonlight Tongariro crossing instead. Beginner friendly. Max group size of 4. Indicative trip fee: $210 (member). / $230 (non member). Sign up online Tags , ,

5-7 Sep 2025

  • Tramp(M) Ruahine FP, Triangle Hut from Renfrew Road. map (Anna Spencer) , signup closes: 20 Aug 2025. A traverse of the tussock tops on Whanahuia Range. Friday night drive to Rangiwahia, glamp (TBC) at Basecamp Rangiwahia ($50pp) https://basecamprangi.com/accommodation. Saturday drive to Renfrew Road end and tramp to Triangle Hut via Rangiwahia Hut Track. Sunday out via Deadmans Track. Max group size of 04 Aug 2025. Indicative trip fee: $30 (member). / $50 (non member). Sign up online Tags , , ,

13-21 Sep

  • ALP(Alp1) Aoraki / Mt Cook NP, Alpine week – Walking in Freda du Faur’s footsteps from Mt Cook Village. map (Anne de Ferron – co-leader required) , signup closes: Late July. Spend a week in the Southern Alps to complete a range of day and overnight trips at Alp1 level, retracing Freda du Faur footsteps as she trained to become the first woman to climb Aoraki Mount Cook in 1910. Max group size of 4. Indicative trip fee: $361 (member). / $381 (non member). Sign up online Tags

12-14 Sep 2025

  • Tramp(F) Tararua FP, Arete Hut from Putara Road. map (Ellis Pike) , signup closes: 27 Aug 2025. SK training – a couple big winter days in the hills. Friday night walk into Herepai (possibly all the way to Dundas for the true SK training experience). On Saturday traverse the Northern tops from Arete – Bannister – Cattle Ridge Hut, visiting four of the 1500m+ Tararua peaks along the way. Out Sunday via Roaring Stag. Max group size of 4. Indicative trip fee: $57 (member). / $77 (non member). Sign up online Tags , , , , , ,
  • Tramp(M) Ruahine FP, Howletts Hut from Kashmir Road. map (Bryan Downes) , signup closes: 27 Aug 2025. Visit the cosiest 8-bunker in the Ruahine ranges on this winter trip over the tops – Howletts Hut. Freshly renovated by the Heretuanga Tramping Club too! Friday night drive to camp in Norsewood. Saturday walk to Howletts Hut, first climbing up to Longview Hut and visiting Taumatataua (1415m). Sunday out to carpark via a steep drop to Daphne Hut then back up to pt. 1189. Expect great views to the surrounding hills. Max group size of 6. Indicative trip fee: $60 (member). / $80 (non member). Sign up online Tags , , ,
  • Tramp(EM) Ruahine FP, Longview Hut from Kashmir Road. map (Ethan Wellington) , signup closes: 27 Aug 2025. Friday night drive to camp in Norsewood. On Saturday climb up to Longview Hut, drop packs then it’s leaders choice of side trips: drop down to Top Gorge Hut, climb Otumore (1519m), up the Ngamoko Range. Sunday head back out to carpark, coordinating the van with the M group. Max group size of 6. Indicative trip fee: $60 (member). / $80 (non member). Sign up online Tags , ,

19-21 Sep 2025

  • Tramp(EM) Tararua FP, Mangahao Flats Hut from Mangahao Road. map (Sam Harrison) , signup closes: 04 Sep 2025. Saturday: enjoy a bumpy drive to Mangahao Reservoir #1. Park and walk up the stunning Mangahao river to Mangahao Flats Hut (16 bunks). It’s a lovely sheltered tramp with plenty of ups and downs – and opportunities for a winter dip. Sunday out the same way. Max group size of 12. Indicative trip fee: $47 (member). / $67 (non member). Sign up online Tags , ,

25-28 Sep

  • ALP(Alp1) Nelson Lakes NP, Angelus Hut from Mt Robert Road. map (Tiffany Shih & Josh Mann ) , signup closes: 02 Sep 2025. 3 days, requires Fri off work. Thu night ferry to Picton, Fri walk to Angelus hut via Robert ridge. Sat: up to Angelus peak, possibly down sunset saddle and stay at a hut in Travers valley. Or return to Angelus hut. Sun: walk back to car and evening ferry back to Wellington. Co-ord transport with M Kahurangi trip Max group size of 8. Indicative trip fee: $217 (member). / $237 (non member). Sign up online Tags , ,

26-28 Sep 2025

  • Tramp(EM) Aorangi FP, Washpool Hut from Cape Palliser Road. map (Ellis Pike) , signup closes: 11 Sep 2025. Sat: Check out the Putangirua Pinnacles – dramatic views of earth pillar formation all round – then head over to Washpool Hut. This area was a Lord of the Rings filming location (themed dinner anyone?). Sunday out the same way. Indicative trip fee: $37 (member). / $57 (non member). Sign up online Tags , ,

25-28 Sep 2025

  • Tramp(M) Kahurangi NP, 1000 Acre Plateau from Matiri West Bank Road. map (James Wood) , signup closes: 26 Aug 2025. Day off required. Check out the epic 1000 Acre Plateau – a unique part of Kahurangi National Parks made of limestone from the Oligocene Period (32–22 million years ago). Thurs to Owen River Tavern Campsite (https://www.owenrivertavern.co.nz/motels-campground). Fri drive to Matiri roadend and head to Larrikin Creek Hut. Saturday up to the Needle, and back down to Poor Pete’s Hut. Views for acres. Sunday out via Lake Matiri. Coord transport with Alp Angelus trip. Indicative trip fee: $225 (member). / $245 (non member). Sign up online Tags , , , ,

3-5 Oct

  • ALP(Alp1+) Inland Kaikoura ranges, Tapuae-O-Uenuku from Awatere Valley Road. map (Anne de Ferron / co-leader required) , signup closes: 10 Sep 2025. Friday off required. After longingly looking at it from Wellington’s South coast, this is your opportunity to climb Tapuae-O-Uenuku, the highest peak of Te Waipounamou outside the Southern Alps (2,885m). Max group size of 4. Indicative trip fee: $222 (member). / $242 (non member). Sign up online Tags ,

3-5 Oct 2025

  • Tramp(EM) Ruahine FP, Stanfield Hut from Tamaki West. map (Bryan Downes) , signup closes: 17 Sep 2025. Friday: drive to Dannevirke accommodation/Norsewood campsite. Sat: walk up to Traverse Shelter and enjoy looking out to Southern Ruahines – along with a sea of leatherwood! Walk over and down to Stanfield Hut via pt. 1170 for the night, with an optional walk to Cattle Creek Hut (or check out Takapari Road). Out on Sunday via Homes Ridge. Pick up MF group on drive home. Max group size of 8. Indicative trip fee: $47 (member). / $67 (non member). Sign up online Tags , ,
  • Tramp(MF) Ruahine FP, Mid Pohangina Hut from Tamaki West. map (James Hancock) , signup closes: 17 Sep 2025. Friday: drive to Dannevirke accommodation/Norsewood campsite. Sat: dropped off by EM group at Tamaki West Road, walk to Mid Pohangina Hut via Stanfield – Cattle Creek – Pohangina River. Expect to get wet and cold – great Type 2 fun 🙂 Out on Sunday to Pohangina Base Camp for pickup by EM group. Max group size of 4. Indicative trip fee: $65 (member). / $85 (non member). Sign up online Tags , ,

4 Oct 2025

  • Course(M) Butterfly Creek, Butterfly Creek Navigation Day Course from Eastbourne. map (Sara Harrison) , signup closes: 18 Sep 2025. Intermediate Navigation Course. This day trip will be suited to those with good basic navigation experience and wish to learn how to use a map and compass to navigate off track. Will be particularly useful for trip leaders of M and MF trips. Participants must be fit to travel for approximately six-eight hours across hill country (including uneven bush terrain off track), with a day pack. We will practice finding a hidden hut nearby Butterfly Creek. Members Only. Indicative trip fee: $8 (member). / $13 (non member). Sign up online Tags , ,

5 Oct 2025

  • Course(N/A) Wellington CBD, Introduction to Leading WTMC Trips Workshop from 4 Moncrieff Street (TTC Club). map (Monique Bon) , signup closes: 19 Sep 2025. This all day workshop is open to members who share a passion for exploring the great outdoors and want to take on a leadership role in organising tramps to amazing places. Whether you’re interested in leading tramps for our Club, or you just want to feel more confident organising a safe hike with friends, this is for you. This workshop will be a combination of informative presentations, group discussions, and hands-on activities to help you gain the knowledge and confidence to lead your own tramps Sign up online Tags ,

11 Oct

  • Course(N/A) Newtown, Van Orientation from 2 Newlands Road. map (Eoin Lynch) , signup closes: 09 Oct 2025. 10am Sat morning – quick go through key aspects of the club van, run through instructions and give it a test drive. Sign up online Tags

10-12 Oct

  • ALP(Alp1) Mt Ruapehu, Tahurangi Summit via Skyline Ridge from Ohakune Mountain Road. map (Josh Mann ) , signup closes: 24 Sep 2025. Drive to Ohakune on Fri night, walk in to Blyth hut for the night. On Saturday take day packs up to Tahurangi summit, the highest point on Mt Ruapeheu. This is a long day of ~1400m elevation gain – a great training trip! Back to Blyth hut for Saturday night. Sunday walk out to the car and drive back to Wellington. Max group size of 4. Indicative trip fee: $82 (member). / $102 (non member). Sign up online Tags

11-12 Oct 2025

  • Family(EM ) Tararua FP, Tutuwai Hut from Waiohine Road End. map (Sara Harrison) , signup closes: 25 Sep 2025. This family trip would suit children aged 6-12 years with some day trips or easy overnighters under their belt. Depart Saturday morning and walk approx 8km, via spot height 682m (a solid climb) and the oldest Hut in the Tararuas (Cone). Then follow Tauherenikau River to Tutuwai Hut (approx 3.5 -4 hours walk). Out the same way Sunday Max group size of 8. Indicative trip fee: $38 (member). / $58 (non member). Sign up online Tags , ,

17-19 Oct 2025

  • Tramp(EM) Wakarara Range, Gwavas Forest from Mangleton Road. map (Daniel Madley) , signup closes: 01 Oct 2025. 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 4. Indicative trip fee: $82 (member). / $102 (non member). Sign up online Tags

18 – 19 Oct 2026

  • Tramp(EM) Ruahine FP , Sunrise Hut from North Block Road. map (Ethan Wellington) , signup closes: 02 Oct 2025. By popular demand – Masterchef ™ cookoff at one of the nicest huts in the North Island. Leave early Saturday for North Block Road and climb to Sunrise Hut (bookings required). Spend the afternoon exploring the tops around the hut before cooking up a storm. Tararua biscuits, anyone? Out Sunday via the same way, or even the Waipawa river for the adventurous. Max group size of 12. Indicative trip fee: $75 (member). / $95 (non member). Sign up online Tags , ,

24-26 Oct 2025 Labour weekend

  • Tramp(M) Rakiura NP, Northwest Circuit from Oban. map (TBC) , signup closes: 24 Oct 2025. Fri to Stewart Island and flight to Mason Bay, hiking the North-West Circuit back to Oban over a week, with a day trip to Mt Anglem – the highest summit on Rakiura. Time off required. Max group size of 6. Indicative trip fee: $30 (member). / $50 (non member). Sign up online Tags , ,
  • Tramp(EM) Abel Tasman NP, Abel Tasman Coastal Tramp from Sandy Bay-Marahau Road. map (Jo Lonsdale (& Bryan Downes TBC)) , signup closes: 24 Oct 2025. Requires Friday off. Do this great walk over 4 days, camping along the way – golden beaches and lush coastal native bush. Thu night- take the ferry across to Picton and stay at backpackers. Fri- drive to Marahau and walk to Ancorage. Sat – Anchorage to Bark Bay. Sun- Bark Bay to Awaroa. Mon- Awaroa to Totoranui, with some time to explore, water taxi to Marahau, then drive back to Picton and onto the Ferry. Max group size of 6. Indicative trip fee: $296 (member). / $316 (non member). Sign up online Tags ,
  • Family(EM ) Abel Tasman NP, Abel Tasman Coastal Tramp from Sandy Bay-Marahau Road. map (Sara Harrison) , signup closes: 24 Oct 2025. This family trip would suit children ages 6-12 who have previously done overnight tramps. Requires Friday off. Do this great walk over 4 days, camping along the way – golden beaches and lush coastal native bush. Thu night- take the ferry across to Picton and stay at backpackers. Fri- drive to Marahau and walk to Ancorage. Sat – Anchorage to Bark Bay. Sun- Bark Bay to Awaroa. Mon- Awaroa to Totoranui, water taxi to Marahau, then drive back to Picton and onto the Ferry. Max group size of 6. Indicative trip fee: $296 (member). / $316 (non member). Sign up online Tags ,

31 Oct – 2 Nov

  • ALP(Alp1) Mt Taranaki, Syme Hut from Manaia Road. map (Josh Mann ) , signup closes: 15 Oct 2025. Fri drive up to Dawson Falls visitor centre. Stay at Konini lodge or Waiongongoro hut. Sat up to Syme hut. Maybe summit Mt Taranaki if time and experience allows. Sun back down to carpark and drive back to Wellington. Max group size of 4. Indicative trip fee: $86 (member). / $106 (non member). Sign up online Tags ,

31 Oct – 2 Nov 2025

  • Tramp(F) Tararua FP, Northern Crossing W to E from Poads Road. map (Sara Harrison) , signup closes: 15 Oct 2025. SK Training – Northern Crossing. Leave after work Friday. A classic Tararua tramp at Fit pace. Travel across the tops and some famous peaks including Arete (1505m), Girdlestone (1546m) and Mitre (1571m). Fri night to Te Matawai. Sat to Mitre Flats. Sun out. Swap keys with MF group. Max group size of 4. Indicative trip fee: $47 (member). / $67 (non member). Sign up online Tags , ,
  • Tramp(MF) Tararua FP, Northern Crossing E to W from Upper Waingawa Road. map (Sarah Fisher ) , signup closes: 15 Oct 2025. Leave Friday afternoon. A classic Tararua tramp at Medium-Fit pace. Fri night to Mitre Flats. Sat to Te Matawai. Sunday out. Swap keys with MF group. Like the Southern Crossing, It involves travelling along the open tops. The Northern Crossing covers some famous Tararua peaks such as Pukematawai (1432 m), Arete (1505 m), Waiohine Pinnacles (1400 m), Girdlestone (1546 m) and Mitre (1571 m), which is the highest peak in the park. The open tops section from Pukematawai to Mitre peaks is currently not marked. Max group size of 4. Indicative trip fee: $47 (member). / $67 (non member). Sign up online Tags ,

7-9 Nov 2025

  • Tramp(EM) Tararua FP, Mitre Peak from The Pines. map (Ethan Wellington) , signup closes: 22 Oct 2025. Leave Friday night for Mitre Flats. Saturday summit the mighty Pukeamoamo / Mitre, the highest peak in the Tararua’s. The track is a typical backcountry track, so expect to scramble over and up tree roots and fallen trees/branches. Max group size of 8. Indicative trip fee: $37 (member). / $57 (non member). Sign up online Tags , ,
  • Tramp(M) Tararua FP, Cow Creek Hut from The Pines. map (Ashley Chin) , signup closes: 22 Oct 2025. Leave Friday night for Mitre Flats. Saturday summit Pukeamoamo / Mitre and Brockett before heading over to Cow Creek Hut via Table Ridge. Sunday out via Waingawa River Track – Mitre Flats. Max group size of 4. Indicative trip fee: $50 (member). / $70 (non member). Sign up online Tags , , ,

14-16 Nov 2025

  • Tramp(EM) Ka Whata Tu o Rakihouia Clarence, Fyffe Hut from Postmans Road. map (Jo Lonsdale) , signup closes: 15 Oct 2025. Friday night to Kaikoura accommodation. Saturday climb to the cozy Mt Fyffe Hut. Summit Mt Fyffe (1602m) the next morning with “superb views over the Kaikōura plains and peninsula” and return the same way. Max group size of 8. Indicative trip fee: $223 (member). / $243 (non member). Sign up online Tags ,
  • Tramp(MF) Ka Whata Tu o Rakihouia Clarence, Hapuku Hut from Postmans Road. map (Lynsey Sutton) , signup closes: 15 Oct 2025. Fri night to Kaikoura accommodation. Sat traverse Mt Fyffe (1602m) – Gable (1585m) to Hapuku Hut. Sunday head out via the Hapuku river. If weather is bad on the tops, drop down Spaniard Spur and head over Kowhai Saddle. Alternatively, walk up the Hapuku river to check out the new ‘Stace Lake’ created by the 2016 Kaikoura Earthquake: https://www.southernalpsphotography.com/Tramping/Canterbury-and-Kaikouras/Hapuku-River-North-Branch/i-8mWPsVk Max group size of 4. Indicative trip fee: $237 (member). / $257 (non member). Sign up online Tags , ,

21-23 Nov 2025

  • Tramp(F) Tararua FP, Arete Forks Hut from Kiriwhakapapa Road. map (James Wood) , signup closes: 05 Nov 2025. SK training – Bannister Crossing. Friday night into Blue Range Hut via Kiriwhakapapa. Saturday down to Cow Saddle via pt 970, up to Waingawa and across Bannister. Down to Arete Forks for the night via Waiohine Pinnacles and Pinnacle Spur. Sunday walk back out to Kiriwhakapapa via sidle track, Cow Creek Hut. Max group size of 4. Indicative trip fee: $52 (member). / $72 (non member). Sign up online Tags , , ,

26 Nov – 1 Dec

  • Tramp(F) Tararua FP, Tararua Middle Crossing + from Otaki Forks. map (Daniel Madley) , signup closes: 10 Nov 2025. SK Training – Middle Crossing and more. Day 1 (Otaki Forks to Nichols Hut), Day 2 (Nichols Hut to Arete Hut), Day 3 (day trip to Bannister, 1513, Dundas and Logan, back to Arete Hut), Day 4 (Arete Hut to Jumbo Hut, with lunch at Dorset Creek Hut), Day 5 (Jumbo Hut to road end). Max group size of 4. Indicative trip fee: $46 (member). / $66 (non member). Sign up online Tags ,

28-30 Nov 2025

  • Tramp(F) Tararua FP, Tararua Middle Crossing from Holdsworth Road End. map (Sara Harrison) , signup closes: 12 Nov 2025. SK training – Middle Crossing. Do this challenging middle crossing of the Tararuas over two nights. Leave after work Friday and in to Powell Hut. Saturday to Waitewaewae Hut via Aokopairangi and Andersons Memorial. Sunday out to Otaki Forks road end. Key Swap with other F group. Max group size of 4. Indicative trip fee: $76 (member). / $96 (non member). Sign up online Tags , ,
  • Tramp(EM) Kahurangi NP, Mt Owen from Wangapeka Road. map (Maj-Britt Engelhardt) , signup closes: 28 Oct 2025. Day off required. Thursday to Courthouse Flat Campsite. Friday up to Granity Pass Hut and explore the Karst Limestone wonderland. Sat climb Mt Owen or check out Branch Creek Hut. Listen out for plenty of birdlife – korimako, piwakawaka, toutouwai, kereru and miromiro + more! Sunday head back out to the car. Max group size of 6. Indicative trip fee: $213 (member). / $233 (non member). Sign up online Tags , ,

28 – 30 Nov 2025

  • Tramp(MF) Kahurangi NP, Luna Tops & Mt Patriarch from Wangapeka Road. map (Sarah Fisher) , signup closes: 28 Oct 2025. Day off required. A loop involving Mt Luna & Mt Patriarch – two of the highest peaks in Kahurangi National Park. If the weather allows expect 360 degree views, decent climbs and a bit of exposure. Max group size of 6. Indicative trip fee: $213 (member). / $233 (non member). Sign up online Tags , ,

December 25 or January 26