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: 18 June 2026

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 ,

23-26 Jul

  • ALP(ALP1) Tongariro NP, Snowcraft from Ruapehu Lodge. map (Tiffany Shih, Mike Wilson) , signup closes: 21 Jun 2026. Members only. 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 10. Indicative trip fee: $TBC (member). / $TBC (non member). Sign up online Tags ,

31 Jul – 2 Aug

  • Tramp(EM*) Tararua FP, Ōtaki Forks; Parawai lodge and Field Hut from Otaki Forks. map (Hugo Beale) , signup closes: 15 Jul 2026. Drive to Ōtaki forks with the M and MF groups- stay at Parawai lodge, Saturday up to Field hut, Sunday lie in and stroll back to road end. Max group size of 12. Indicative trip fee: $17 (member). / $37 (non member). Sign up online Tags ,
  • Tramp(MF) Lewis Pass Scenic Reserve, Mount Technical/Brass Monkey from Lewis Pass. (Lynsey and someone with a car!) . Needs Monday off. Private car or hire van or fly to CHCH and hire car from there. A well worn route from the road end to the Lewis Tops, likely down to Lucretia and if time up to Devils Den. Needs good weather. Max group size of 4.

7-9 Aug

  • ALP(ALP1) Tongariro NP, Alpine refresher from Ruapehu Lodge. map (Anne, Megan, Stuart, Claire Pettigrew) , signup closes: 22 Jul 2026. Members only. 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 spend more time using crampons/avalanche rescue practice around the lodge. 2 nights at the lodge. Max group size of 9. Indicative trip fee: $TBC (member). / $TBC (non member). Sign up online Tags ,
  • Day walk(E*) East Harbour Regional park , Baring Head lighthouse loop walk & picnic from Coast Road, Wainuiomata . map (Tony Stephens) , signup closes: 23 Jul 2026. Looking to get out and feel the wind in your hair! Park the car, head up the hill to some of the best views of the coast. Visit the newly renovated lighthouse keepers cottages, spend an hour at the lighthouse taking in the views and having a picnic (dont forget the blanket, cheese and scones with jam and cream!). Loop back via the Wainui coast track and through the wetlands back to the car. Max group size of 12. Indicative trip fee: $14 (member). / $19 (non member). Sign up online Tags
  • Tramp(EM) Tararua FP, Tutuwai Hut from Waiohine Gorge Road. map (Nicole Wood + Matt Norris) , signup closes: 23 Jul 2026. Join us for a trip to Tutuwai Hut – a cosy 20 bunker with a fire place, with Saturday night plans of a tasty communal dinner and some board games too! Saturday: To Tutuwai Hut via the Mt Reeves track (750m elevation, 8km). Sunday: Along the Tauwharenikau Track to Cone Hut, then out to Waiohine Gorge roadend (~8km). Max group size of 12. Indicative trip fee: $17 (member). / $37 (non member). Sign up online Tags ,

10-16 Aug

  • Day walks/tramps/skiing(All) Tongariro NP, WTMC Ruapehu Lodge from Ruapehu Lodge. map (James Hancock + co-leader required) , signup closes: 25 Jul 2026. Day trips throughout the week based at the lodge, to make the most of the midweek discount for club members! Alpine options, but also loads of tramping / skiing / trail running in the area. Either way the lodge will be open for business. I’m keen to run trips people want to go on, so please indicate 1) when you might like to come up to the lodge and 2) what you’d like to do. I’ll provide an updated possible list closer to the time. Max group size of 12. Indicative trip fee: $TBC (member). / $TBC (non member). Sign up online Tags
  • ALP(ALP1) Tongariro NP, Snowcraft backup weekend from Ruapehu Lodge. map (Tiffany Shih and Mike Wilson) , signup closes: 28 Jul 2026. Back up weekend for Snowcraft Max group size of 8 + 2 leader. Indicative trip fee: $TBC (member). / $TBC (non member). Sign up online
  • Tramp(M) Tararua FP, Penn Creek Hut from Otaki Forks. map (Daniel Madley, Matthew Crowder) , signup closes: 29 Jul 2026. Sat morning departure from WLG – Field Hut for lunch, night at Penn Creek Hut – walk out same route Sunday Max group size of 6. Indicative trip fee: $24 (member). / $44 (non member). Sign up online Tags
  • Nav (day)(MF) Tararua FP, Fields track and Rae Ridge loop from Otaki Forks. map (Lynsey Sutton) , signup closes: 29 Jul 2026. Day loop, with some off track travel. Navigate your way up Rae ridge to Table tops, enjoy the views and walk back on a well known track from Field hut back to Ōtaki Forks. Max group size of 4. Indicative trip fee: $27 (member). / $32 (non member). Sign up online

21-23 Aug

  • Nav(MF) Tararua FP, Holdsworth loop over Pinnacle ridge >3 kings & Girdlestone >south mitre stream, the pines over the ridge to Holdsworth from Holdsworth Road. map (Leader required) , signup closes: 05 Aug 2026. Pinnacle ridge >Baldy > 3 kings & Girdlestone >south mitre stream, the pines over the ridge to Holdsworth https://wtmc.org.nz/tag/south-mitre-stream/ Max group size of 5. Indicative trip fee: $31 (member). / $51 (non member). Sign up online Tags

28-30 Aug

  • Tramp(M) Ruahine FP, Waikamaka Hut from North Block road. map (Sam Viskovic) , signup closes: 12 Aug 2026. Drive to road end, stay at Triplex hut Friday night. Saturday to Waikamaka hut via Waipawa Forks hut. Sunday walk out. Max group size of 8. Indicative trip fee: $52 (member). / $72 (non member). Sign up online Tags
  • Tramp (MF) Tararua FP, High Ridge, Powell & Jumbo Loop from Holdsworth Road. map (Daniel Madley & Liam Porter) , signup closes: 12 Aug 2026. Own transport: Day 1: Holdsworth carpark to Totara Flats (maybe go via Gentle Annie Saddle?) for lunch, then afternoon up High Ridge and to Powell Hut for the night (note booking required). Approx 2,000m of vertical ascent. Day 2: if weather good, out via Holdsworth and Jumbo, Atiwhakatu. Max group size of 8. Indicative trip fee: $61 (member). / $81 (non member). Sign up online Tags
  • Tramp(EM*) Tararua FP, Totara Flats Hut from Holdsworth Road. map (India Essuah) , signup closes: 12 Aug 2026. A classic Tararua tramp. Book the hut or camp on the flats by the river. Max group size of 12. Indicative trip fee: $60 (member). / $80 (non member). Sign up online Tags

6-11 Sep

  • Day walks/tramps/skiing(All) Tongariro NP, WTMC Ruapehu Lodge from Ruapehu Lodge. map (Brian Goodwin) , signup closes: 21 Aug 2026. Week up at the lodge for club veterans. Get in contact with Brian for more information Indicative trip fee: $TBC (member). / $TBC (non member). Tags
  • Ski-touring(All) Tongariro NP, WTMC Ruapehu Lodge from Ruapehu Lodge. map (Sam Kempthorne) , signup closes: 26 Aug 2026. Come up to the lodge and enjoy ski touring / split boarding, a good level of fitness is required. Either stay for the weekend or for the whole week. New to ski touring? no worries, you can learn up there, each day we will sort ourselves into groups to undertake day trips from the lodge. Possible trips and locations listed below, -Into to ski touring, safety and techniques -Crater lake / Summit Plateau -Backside of Pinnacle Ridge / Waihohonu Ridge -Black Magic / Te Kohatu Area Indicative trip fee: $TBC (member). / $TBC (non member). Sign up online Tags

12-13 Sep

  • Nav/Day trip(EM) Belmont regional park , Tin Hut from Belmont Regional Park. map (Robert Tiu) , signup closes: 27 Aug 2026. Take a different look at Belmont regional park to a secret hut. A cool 4 hour trip taking in the Korokoro dam and a historic hut. More info here: https://wtmc.org.nz/trip-report/finding-tin-hut-belmont-regional-park/ Max group size of 12. Indicative trip fee: $8 (member). / $13 (non member). Sign up online

18-20 Sep

  • Tramp(EM) Ruahine FP, Forks Hut from Pohangina Valley Road. map (James Hancock) , signup closes: 02 Sep 2026. Bag a couple of rarely-visited huts in the Southern Ruahines (Te Ekaou and Forks Huts). Although these will be two short days of tramping, they will involve river travel and a bit of bush-bashing – so it might be a good trip for less experienced trampers keened to skill up! Max group size of 8. Indicative trip fee: $53 (member). / $73 (non member). Sign up online
  • Nav(MF) Tararua FP, Haukura Ridge, Hidden lake loop from Putara road. map (James Wood) , signup closes: 02 Sep 2026. Friday night to Herepai hut. Saturday up to East Peak and down Haukura ridge to find the hidden lake of the Tararuas, steeped in Māori history and legend. Get home early on Sunday. Max group size of 4. Indicative trip fee: $46 (member). / $66 (non member). Sign up online Tags
  • Tramp(M) Tararua FP, Te Matawai Hut loop from Poads road. map (Hugo Beale + co-leader?) , signup closes: 02 Sep 2026. Bag two classics – up to Te Matewai for the night via Waiopehu hut. Out via gables ridge if the slip is not too bad. Pick up MF group at Otaki forks “on way” back to Wellington. Max group size of 8. Indicative trip fee: $22 (member). / $42 (non member). Sign up online Tags
  • Tramp(MF) Tararua FP, Poads Road to Ōtaki forks (Te Araroa) from Poads road. map (Leader required) , signup closes: 02 Sep 2026. In lieu of a Key swap (which may work better) start at Poads road with the EM group and end up at Otaki forks via Waitewaiwai, drac, nichols, Te Araroa section. Pick up by M group. Max group size of 4. Indicative trip fee: $35 (member). / $55 (non member). Sign up online Tags

25-27 Sep

  • Nav(M) Ruahine FP, Top Gorge Hut via Pohangina saddle/point 1505 from Kashmir Road. map (Megan Banks) , signup closes: 09 Sep 2026. *private car. Head up to Longview, continue along the saddle and ridge to point 1505 and drop down to Top Gorge hut. Sunday out via the river to Rocky knob. Max group size of 4. Indicative trip fee: $71 (member). / $91 (non member). Sign up online Tags
  • ALP1(ALP1) Nelson Lakes NP , Angelus Hut from Mt Robert road. map (Tifany Shih & Megan Sety) , signup closes: 01 Sep 2026. Fri required off work. Plan to be decided – a very cool alp1 trip up to angelus peak/ up and over the saddle. This trip will need the van Max group size of 12. Indicative trip fee: $TBC (member). / $TBC (non member). Sign up online Tags

2-4 Oct

  • Day walk(M) Tararua FP, Micks Track and Plane Wreck from Otaki side – Park at the red barn at Dave Moores farm. map (James Wood) , signup closes: 16 Sep 2026. Start near the quarry, walk through some grassy tracks – a few river crossings to negotiate. The track is relatively easy meander up to the summit of Mick. Wander off track to find the elusive RNZAF wreckage. Back down to the track start or for those with good nav skills make a loop. Max group size of 8. Indicative trip fee: $27 (member). / $32 (non member). Sign up online Tags
  • Tramp(MF) Tararua FP, Kime > Elder, Renata, Waiotauru > Ōtaki Forks loop from Otaki Forks. map (James Hancock) , signup closes: 16 Sep 2026. A well trodden wonderful loop, Friday night to Field with the M group, saturday across the tops to Elder and Renate. Sunday out via Waiotauru hut and back to Otaki Forks. Max group size of 5. Indicative trip fee: $22 (member). / $42 (non member). Sign up online Tags ,
  • Tramp(All) Remutaka FP, Pāua Hut from Catchpool Valley. map (Matt Norris (EM) and Liam Porter (MF), + coleader required) , signup closes: 22 Sep 2026. Big group at the club’s hut. Good first trip for punters. Liam – Paua Friday night, Mt Matthews North Saddle loop Saturday and back to Paua. Out Sunday. Max group size of Lots. Indicative trip fee: $32 (member). / $52 (non member). Sign up online

9-11 Oct

  • Alp(ALP1) Tongariro NP, Whangaehu Hut from Ruapehu Lodge. map (Tiffany Shih) , signup closes: 23 Sep 2026. 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: $TBC (member). / $TBC (non member). Sign up online Tags

17-18 Oct

  • Day walk(EM) Paekakariki , Escarpment Track from Paekakariki Escarpment. map (Natasha Hulston) , signup closes: 30 Sep 2026. North to south> Meet at the station and get the train to Paekakariki. End in Pukerua bay and get the train back to Wellington. Max group size of 12. Indicative trip fee: $5 (member). / $10 (non member). Sign up online Tags

23-26 Oct

  • Tramp (M) Kahurangi NP, Poor Petes or McConchies Hut from Matiri Valley Road . map (Matt Norris) , signup closes: 30 Sep 2026. Combine transport with MF (club van). Friday ferry, camp at road end (check if allowed but plenty of flat ground). Saturday to Mconchies hut (5-6 hours), Sunday back to Lake Matiri hut. Monday easy walk out wait for MF group. OR alternative trip camp at road end, saturday to poor petes (4 hours), sunday explore the 100 acre plateau (spectacular), back to Poor Petes hut, out on Monday. Max group size of 6. Indicative trip fee: $TBC (member). / $TBC (non member). Sign up online
  • Tramp(MF) Kahurangi NP, 1000 Acre Plateau from Matiri Valley Road . map (Nicole Wood) , signup closes: 30 Sep 2026. Combine transport with M (club van). Friday ferry, drive to upper matiri road and walk up to Lake Matiri Hut. Saturday To Larrikin Creek Hut, Sunday explore The Haystack/Mt Misery. Monday out via Larrikin and ferry back to Wellington. Max group size of 6. Indicative trip fee: $TBC (member). / $TBC (non member). Sign up online Tags ,

30 Oct-1 Nov

  • Tramp(E & EM) Taranaki Maunga , Day trips from Konini lodge from Manaia road . map (Leader required) , signup closes: 14 Oct 2026. Lodge needs bookings. Option to take Friday off, and travel Thursday night and have 2 nights, 3 days of walks. Options include Manganui lodge, Waingongoro hut, Fanthams peak track etc). Max group size of 8. Indicative trip fee: $99 (member). / $119 (non member). Sign up online Tags ,
  • Tramp(M) Taranaki Maunga , Lake Dive from Manaia road . map (Daniel Madley) , signup closes: 14 Oct 2026. Stay Thursday night at the lodge (bookings needed). Friday to Fanthams peak track and Syme hut. Saturday Syme hut via upper lake dive track to Lake dive camp site, Sunday out via lower lake dive track. Will be dependent on snow levels at Syme. Max group size of 4. Indicative trip fee: $115 (member). / $135 (non member). Sign up online Tags ,
  • Day walk (Family EM) Wellington , Makara Walkway Coastal Loop from Mākara Road. map (Sara Harrison ) , signup closes: 15 Oct 2026. A classic Wellington day walk with wild coastlines, high ridges, and fascinating local history – start from Makara Beach, head along the shoreline before climbing up to the cliffs, with panoramic views across the Cook Strait, and the Kaikōura Ranges. We’ll explore the historic WWII gun emplacements and the ancient Ngāti Ira pā site at Mākara Head, then loop back down to the coastline, past wild rocky beaches and fishermans’ baches back to our starting point. Max group size of 8. Indicative trip fee: $5 (member). / $10 (non member). Sign up online Tags

6-11 Nov

  • Tramp(MF) Leatham Conservation Area, Molesworth, Leatham Saxton Loop from Molesworth Road. map (Lynsey Sutton) , signup closes: 14 Oct 2026. Will need at least five days off, likely 7. option to fly to Blenheim or Nelson. Shuttle to road end. Route in the Leatham tbc, but it;s a magical place! Max group size of 4. Indicative trip fee: $TBC (member). / $TBC (non member). Sign up online Tags

13-15 Nov

  • Tramp (M) Mount Richmond FP, Pelorus river – Dun Mountain – Maungatapu Saddle Loop (2nd attempt) from Pelorus Bridge. map (India Essuah) , signup closes: 21 Oct 2026. Needs Friday off. Ferry Thursday arvo drive to Pelorus bridge campsite. Friday over to Maungatapu saddle and camp for the night (or near dew lakes). Saturday over the Dun mountain (bag Dun shelter) and down to Rocks hut for lunch. To middy creek for the night. Sunday out via Captains creek (will need a later ferry). Max group size of 12. Indicative trip fee: $TBC (member). / $TBC (non member). Sign up online
  • Course(M) Upper Hutt, Beginner Packrafting Taster Trip from River Road. map (Claire Pettigrew + Andrew Esler) , signup closes: 29 Oct 2026. Backup day November 28th, depending on river flows. Get a taste of packrafting close to home on the Hutt River. Aimed at beginners, but a basic level of fitness and good swimming ability is required. The club will organise packraft hires and related gear. Max group size of 8. Indicative trip fee: $TBC (member). / $TBC (non member). Sign up online Tags ,

20-22 Nov

  • Tramp(EM) Ruahine FP, Parks Peak Hut from Sentry box. map (Matthew Crowder) , signup closes: 04 Nov 2026. Friday night at Sentry Box hut, Saturday up to Parks Peak for the night; another Ruahine classic. Don’t forget to pose in the red chair at the top! Sunday leisurely stroll back. Max group size of 8. Indicative trip fee: $79 (member). / $99 (non member). Sign up online Tags
  • Tramp(MF) Ruahine FP, Upper Makaroro & Aranga Hut loop from Sentry box. map (Sara Harrison ) , signup closes: 04 Nov 2026. Friday night at Sentry Box, Saturday via Aranga hut and camp at point 1406. Over the tops and out via Upper Mak and Parks peak. Max group size of 4. Indicative trip fee: $82 (member). / $102 (non member). Sign up online Tags ,
  • Tramp(MF) Tararua FP, Island Forks + Mid Otaki + South Ohau from Poads Road. map (Ellis Pike) , signup closes: 04 Nov 2026. DAY OFF REQUIRED. River Travel Galore! Head up to Waiopehu Friday night, before making our way past Oriwa and Notoriwa, dropping down to Island Forks Hut and then following the river to Waitewaewae hut. Sunday up the Ōtaki river to Mid Otaki Biv and on to South Ohau Hut. Monday out via the Ohau river back to Poads. Max group size of 4. Indicative trip fee: $35 (member). / $55 (non member). Sign up online

27-29 Nov

  • Tramp(Family EM) Ruahine FP, Rangawahia Hut, via Deadmans Loop from Renfrew Road. map (Sara Harrison & Kathleen Logan) , signup closes: 11 Nov 2026. A classic Ruahine tops circuit! After camping Friday night at Rangiwahia Domain, we’ll tackle the loop anticlockwise on Saturday via Deadmans Track. Expect a steady 3–4 hour climb through beech forest to the tussock tops and Mangahuia Trig (1583m and epic views), before we head down to Rangiwahia Hut (6 hours total). Sunday is a relaxed, easy 2-hour walk back to the cars, leaving plenty of time for an ice cream stop on the drive back to Wellington. Fit families comfortable with a 6-hour day and 800m elevation gain. Max group size of 8. Indicative trip fee: $87 (member). / $107 (non member). Sign up online
  • Tramp(MF) Tararua FP, Mitre, Baldy and Dorset Ridge Loop from The Pines. map (Daniel Madley) , signup closes: 10 Nov 2026. Needs private car. Start Thursday evening from the Pines to Mitre flats hut for the night. Friday up barton track, up to Baldy, over the three kings & Girdlestone towards dorset ridge hut for sat night (could be a reasonably big day). Sunday over Mitre and back down to the car. Max group size of 4. Indicative trip fee: $39 (member). / $59 (non member). Sign up online Tags ,

4-6 Dec

  • Tramp(M) Aorangi FP, Aorangi Crossing (Pinnacles to Mangatoetoe) from Palliser Road. map (Daniel Madley) , signup closes: 18 Nov 2026. Key swap. Head to Cape Palliser on Friday afternoon. Camp at the campsite with the EM group. On saturday head to Pararaki hut for the night (6-8 hours). Sunday Pararaki hut to the Mangatoetoe road end. https://wtmc.org.nz/trip-report/a-tale-of-two-aorangi-crossings-aorangi-forest-park/ Max group size of 5. Indicative trip fee: $43 (member). / $63 (non member). Sign up online Tags ,
  • Tramp(EM) Aorangi FP, Washpool Hut from Palliser road – pinnacles campsite . map (Sam Viskovic) , signup closes: 18 Nov 2026. Take in the wonderful Putangirua pinnacles and head to Washpool hut (4-5 hours) for the night. Out via the same way for fish and chips in Ngawi and pick up of the MF group. Max group size of 7. Indicative trip fee: $51 (member). / $71 (non member). Sign up online Tags