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 .

Christmas closedown:
– Last gear room of 2023: 20 December
– First gear room of 2024: 10 January

Online Schedule

Last update: 5 Dec 2023

1-3 Dec

  • Training(Intermediate) Paua Hut, Bushcraft Course (3/3) from Catchpool. (Kevin Cole (leader), Monique Bon (co-leader) ), signup closes: #N/A. An ideal course for Members who have participated in Club trips and want to upskill, or build further confidence to lead trips. The course covers weather, navigation, emergencies, fire and river crossing, and includes lots of opportunity for practice. Runs Wednesday 15 November 5.30-7pm, Wednesday 22 November 5.30-7pm and the weekend of 1-3 December. Max group size of 10 (Members only). Sign up online
  • Rock Climbing(M ) Waikato, Waipari Crag from Wharepapa South School. (Tiffany Shih), signup closes: #N/A. CANCELLED. Rock climbing at Waipari Crag. Max group size of 08 Jun 2023. Sign up online
  • Day(EM) Wellington, Southern Walkway from Oriental Bay. map (Eoin Lynch), signup closes: 15 Nov 2023. 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/ Sign up online Tags
  • Social(All) Venues TBA, Christmas Beer Tramp from Wellington. (Stuart Meiklejohn), signup closes: 29 Nov 2023. Held on Sunday 3 December, starting from somewhere around the city at 12pm, visiting several pubs, finishing with dinner in town at 6pm. Come for the afternoon or join us half way. Sign up online

8-10 Dec

  • Tramp(EM) Tararua FP, Pizzas and Powell from Holdsworth. map (Peter Jones), signup closes: 22 Nov 2023. Leave Friday night for pizzas in the Wairarapa before heading to Holdsworth Road end to camp for the night. Saturday a day trip to Powell Hut descending on the River Ridge Track and back in town in time for the Christmas Beer Tramp (see Club Social Calendar). Sign up online
  • Nav(M) Tararua FP, Pizzas and Flying Hut from Holdsworth. map (Anne de Ferron), signup closes: 22 Nov 2023. A quest to find the remains of Angle Knob Hut. Picked up by the crazy Tararua winds in 1980, it flew from the ridgeline into the bush. Expect secret pizzas, off track nav and river travel. Sign up online

15-17 Dec

  • Tramp /Tenting(EM) Egmont NP, Lake Dive Loop from Manaia Road. (Jacqui Bozoky), signup closes: 29 Nov 2023. Leave Friday night staying at Konini Lodge. Saturday to Lake Dive via Fanthams Peak Track and Upper Lake Dive Track. Sunday return via Lower Lake Div Track and Hasties Hill Track. Sign up online
  • Tramp(M) Egmont NP, Syme Hut & Summit from Manaia Road. (Lynsey Sutton), signup closes: 29 Nov 2023. Leave Friday night staying at Konini Lodge. Saturday summit on Southern Summit Route via Syme Hut Sign up online

27 Dec – 31 Jan (Summer Lodge)

  • Lodge Ruapehu NP, Summer at the Lodge from Whakapapa Village. (Leader required), signup closes: #N/A. The Club Lodge on Mt Ruapehu is available throughout the holiday period for bookings of a minimum 2 nights, so why not spend a few days exploring this beautiful national park at your leisure.

Christmas break

  • Tramp / Tenting(EM) Picton, Queen Charlotte Track from Picton. map (Jacqui Bozoky), signup closes: 01 Dec 2023. [3-6 Jan 2024 – 4 full days] The spectacular walking track, stretching from historic Ship Cove to Anakiwa, passes through lush coastal forest, around coves and inlets, and along skyline ridges offering breathtaking views of the Queen Charlotte and Kenepuru Sounds. Regarded as one of the classic New Zealand walkways the Queen Charlotte Track is a long track, not a steep track. This means that the distances walked each day (particularly on day 3 and 4), are challenging. The terrain is regarded as undulating with hills ranging from sea level to a maximum of 400 metres. Max group size of 6 (Members only). Sign up online Tags
  • Tramp(EM) Ruapehu NP, Round the Mountain – Ruapehu from Whakapapa Village. (Joanna Lonsdale Debbie Mellor), signup closes: 13 Dec 2023. [3-7 Jan 2024 – 5 full days] Ruapehu Round the Mountain Views the whole way on this wonderfully varied walk. Sign up online
  • Tramp(M) Ruahine FP, Ruahine Corner from Mangleton Road. (Monique Bon), signup closes: 13 Dec 2023. [3-6 Jan 2024 – 4 full days] Day 1 Depart for the sunny Hawkes Bay on Saturday 30 to tramp to Upper Makaroro Hut. Day 2 Travel the tarn speckled tops, visiting Kylie Biv, on the way to Ruahine Corner. Day 3 Back to the main range for more tops travel heading north to camp near the old Aranga Hut. Day 4 South to Sentry Box Hut and the drive home. Max group size of . Sign up online Tags
  • Tramp (EM) Kaimanawas, Boyd Hut from Taharua Road. map (Leader required), signup closes: 13 Dec 2023. CANCELLED. [5-7 Jan 2024 – 3 full days] Leaving Friday morning for a 5 hour drive via Taupo to road followed by a 4hr walk to Oamaru Hut. Day 2 Boyd Hut (5hrs). Day 3. Walk out (9hrs) and drive home. Sign up online Tags
  • Tramp / Nav(M-MF) Kaimanawas, Tussock Saddle Biv from Taharua Road. map (Leader required), signup closes: 13 Dec 2023. CANCELLED. [5-7 Jan 2024 – 3 full days] Leaving Friday morning for a 5 hour drive via Taupo to road followed by a 4 hr walk to Oamaru Hut. Day 2 Boyd Hut (5hrs) then Tussock Hut (3hrs) . Day 3. Take Harness Valley Track heading north to Tussock Saddle Biv and either bushbash down the Otorehinaiti River to meet up with Oamaru Boyd Track or retrace route in. Sign up online

12-14 Jan

  • Tramp(M) Tararua FP, South Ohau from Poads Road. (Tony Stephens), signup closes: 20 Dec 2023. Visit South Ohau hut in the central northern Tararuas. Mostly river travel so a great trip for a hot weekend. Sign up online
  • Nav(MF) Tararua FP, Mid Otaki Hut from Poads Road. map (Anne de Ferron), signup closes: 20 Dec 2023. Visit a remote Tararua hut. Expect some river travel and leatherwood bushbashing. Sign up online

19-22 Jan (Wellington Anniversary)

  • Tramp(F-FE) Nelson Lakes, Emily Peaks from Matakitaki Station . (Emily Shrosbree), signup closes: 01 Jan 2024. [18-22 Jan – 4 full days] A loop from the Matakitaki Station via Nardoo Biv and Burn Creek Biv over four days so Friday before Anniversary weekend off needed. This tough off-track loop with multiple 10-12hr days requires a high level of fitness. Max group size of 4. Sign up online
  • Tramp(EM) Kahurangi NP, Mt Owen from Wangapeka Road. (Jon Keyser), signup closes: 20 Dec 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. Max group size of 6. Sign up online Tags
  • Tramp(M) Tararua FP, Dundas Loop from Putara. (Leader required), signup closes: 03 Jan 2024. CANCELLED. If you’re seeking a feeling of remoteness, without having to lug a heavy pack for days, then Dundas Ridge and Cattle Ridge in a loop from Putara Road could be the ticket. The loop covers rugged country, with a lot of climbing and descending, plenty of time on the tops and magnificent viewpoints. A challenging loop but worth the effort. Max group size of 4. Sign up online
  • Tramp(M) Kahurangi NP, Mt Patriarch from Wangapeka Road. (Leader required), signup closes: 20 Dec 2023. CANCELLED. 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(MF) Richmond FP, Red Hills Loop (Anne de Ferron (co-leader required)), signup closes: 20 Dec 2023. Red Hills in the Richmond Range is a geographically unique area, which will deliver on views and adventure. A mix of hut and tenting. Max group size of 4. Sign up online
  • Tramp(MF) Tararua FP, Neill-Winchcombe-Quoin Ridge from Waiohine Gorge. map (Leader required), signup closes: 03 Jan 2024. CANCELLED. Day 1 to Winchcombe, day 2 to Alpha Hut, Day 3 to Kaitoke. Max group size 4. Train and taxi transport. Sign up online

26-28 Jan

  • Tramp or Run(EM-MF) Ruapehu FP, Tongariro Crossing by Moonlight from Mangatepopo Road End. (Monique Bon (driver), Amelia White (EM lead/driver), Jacqui Bozoky (EM co-leader), Daniel Madley (M (possibly runners) driver) ), signup closes: 10 Jan 2024. Experience the Tongariro Crossing as few will ever see it, by moonlight, as we make the most of the first full moon of the year. Travel to the Club’s Ruapehu Lodge on Friday night. Saturday is free to climb to the summit, explore the surrounding area, sit around with friends or sleep in. From 5pm we will begin taking groups to the Mangatepopo Road end to start the crossing, Easy-Medium first and progressing to the runners. Sunset is @8.35pm. Shuttles will be available to pickup from the Ketetahi Road end and return to the Lodge for the night. Sunday home to Wellington. Max group size of 32. Sign up online
  • Tramp(MF) Tararua FP, Party at Jac’s! from Holdsworth. map (Mathew Denys), signup closes: 10 Jan 2024. Head into Powell hut on Friday night. On Saturday, head along to Jumbo, Angle Knob, and the Shingle Slip Plane Wreck, then descend to Jac’s Flat Biv in the Waiohine River. On Sunday, either return the same way, or the ridge south of Francis Creek. Max group size of 4. Sign up online
  • Tramp / Packfloat(MF) Tararua FP, Party at Jac’s! from Holdsworth. (Emily Shrosbree), signup closes: 10 Jan 2024. In via Jumbo and Angle Knob then pack float down the Waiohine to mid-Waiohine hut and out via Powell. Sign up online

February (date TBC)

  • Social(All) Lower Hutt, Visit of the Rescue Coordination Center from Lower Hutt. (Tony Stephens). Wednesday night, Date TBC. Visit the operation room where LandSAR volunteers coordinate the search and rescue operations when a PLB is activated. Max group size of 12. Sign up online

2-6 Feb (Waitangi weekend) Monday off required – not a public holiday

  • Tramp / Tenting(EM) Abel Tasman , Abel Tasman Coastal Walk from Marahau. (Leader required). Fly to Nelson Saturday 3, bus to Marahau roadend, walk to Anchorage campsite. Sunday 4 walk to Bark Bay campsite. Monday 5 walk to Awaroa campsite. Tuesday 6 possibly walk to Totaranui, boat to Kaiteretere, bus to Nelson airport. Fee includes flights, bus, boat and campsites. All booked – just pay and walk away. Max group size of 5. Sign up online
  • Tramp(EM) Nelson Lakes, Mole Tops from Tutaki Road South . (Megan Madley), signup closes: 10 Jan 2024. Tramp to Mole Hut on day 1. Day 2 complete a day trip to Tiraumea Hut via Mole Saddle. Day 3 Explore the Mole Tops themselves with their numerous tarns. If time allows on Day 4, a visit to historic Booth’s Cottage in the Glenhope Scenic Reserve. Sign up online Tags
  • Tramp(M) Nelson Lakes, D’Urville part Deux from Rotoroa. (Monique Bon), signup closes: 10 Jan 2024. Centering around the Lake Rotoroa, this trip includes a climb to Misery Hut and a circuit of the Mole Tops, and if time allows on Day 4, a visit to historic Booth’s Cottage in the Glenhope Scenic Reserve. Sign up online
  • Tramp or Nav(MF) Kahurangi NP, Dragons Teeth from Golden Bay. (Anne de Ferron), signup closes: as soon as spots are filled. Fly into Tākaka and see how far the wind takes us. Be ready to take the week off, and expect the unexpected. Check the sign up sheet for more info. Sign up online
  • Tramp(MF) Nelson Lakes, Ella Range Traverse from Tutaki Road South . (Leader required), signup closes: 10 Jan 2024. Your choice of how much of the Ella Range you wish to visit over 4 days. Options to loop back via the Matakitaki or D’Urville River valley’s. Sign up online

9-11 Feb

  • Tramp (EM*) Ruahine FP, Purity Hut map (Leader required), signup closes: 24 Jan 2024. A perfect trip if you are new to overnight tramps. Friday night in the Mangaweka Camping Grounds. Saturday to Purity Hut which sits on the bushline of the Ruahine Range Sign up online Tags
  • Tramp(M) Ruahine FP, Mangaweka Mystery Tour (Leader required), signup closes: 24 Jan 2024. Friday night in the Mangaweka Camping Grounds. Saturday – Leaders choice to head for Waterfall, Pourangaki or Kelly Knight Hut or attempt a loop of Keely Knight and Pourangaki. Sign up online
  • Train/Bike/Tube Daytrip(All) Tararua FP, Tauherenikau Gorge (Harry Smith). What could be more fun on a hot summer’s day then visiting the Wairarapa for a bike ride and tubing on the Tauherenikau River? Train to Featherston. Sign up online

16-18 Feb

  • Tramp(All) Remutaka FP, Paua – Big Weekend Out from Catchpool. (Mathew Denys (Coordinator)), signup closes: 01 Feb 2024. This weekend is a little different to other trips the club runs. We will be heading in to the Orongorongo valley as a big group, and basing ourselves as Paua Hut on the Friday and Saturday nights. Note that some may have to camp in tents. On the Saturday we will split off into smaller groups to explore the area. These will range from Easy to Fit, so there will be something for everyone — visiting the historic private huts, heading up Paua Ridge to Mt Tapokopoko, climbing Mount Matthews, or searching for the lost Waterboard Cullers Hut. Maybe finish the day off by finding a waterhole to swim in before meeting back at the Hut for a shared pot luck meal and social activities. Max group size of Members Only – No limit. Sign up online

24 Feb

  • Cycle(EM) Kapiti Coast, Kapiti Coast from Wellington Railway Station . (Natasha Hulston), signup closes: 07 Feb 2024. Easy day trip exploring the Kapiti Coast Cycle Trails with your own or a hire bike. Leaving from Wellington train station, transport will be by train or private cars. Suitable for beginners. Max group size of 8. Sign up online Tags

24-25 Feb

  • Day(M) Remutaka FP, Wharepapa from Western Lake Road. (Daniel Madley), signup closes: 07 Feb 2024. While transporting the Fit group to the Wairarapa trailend, bag Wharepapa Hut on this 8-9 hour in-out tramp. Some river travel Sign up online Tags
  • Tramp(MF-F) Remutaka FP, Papatahi Crossing Ultra from Western Lake Road. (Sam Harrison), signup closes: 07 Feb 2024. Wairarapa-Orongaronga-Days Bay. Ferry to Wellington. The group visiting Wharepapa Hut will provide transport to the Wairarapa trailend. Sign up online Tags

1-3 Mar

  • Tramp(EM ) Seaward Kaikouras, Mt Fyffe Hut from Postmans Road. map (Leader required), signup closes: 07 Feb 2024. Friday ferry and travel to Kaikoura for night at a campsite. Saturday walk around the Kaikoura Peninsula, or have crayfish lunch before walking up to Mt Fyffe Hut for the night. Sunday return to Kaikoura, picking up M group from Grange Road. Sign up online Tags
  • Tramp(M) Seaward Kaikouras, Hapuku Hut from Postmans Road. (Daniel Madley), signup closes: 07 Feb 2024. Friday ferry and travel to Kaikoura for night at a campsite. Saturday starting at the Postmans Road end of the Mt Fyffe Track, climb to Mt Fyffe, and follow the ridge to Gable, Gables End, Kowhai Saddle to stay at Hapuku Hut for the night. Sunday walk out via Hapuku River to be collected by the EM group. Sign up online Tags
  • Tramp(F ) Tararua FP, Waiohine Gorge from Poads Road. (Emily Shrosbree). Explore the upper section of the Waiohine River valley. Some tramping on Fri night, and two long days with rough off-track travel including in the river. Sign up online Tags
  • Day(M) Tararua FP, Eastern Hutt Hut from Kaitoke Waterworks Rd. map (Harry Smith), signup closes: 14 Feb 2024. A solid 8 hours with lots of river travel, this is the perfect way to tramp on a hot day. Sign up online Tags

8-10 Mar

  • Tramp(EM) Nelson Lakes, Angelus Hut from Mt Roberts . (Jacqui Bozoky), signup closes: 14 Feb 2024. This perrenial Club favourite is a bucket list tramp for many. Angelus Hut at 1,650 metres, sits on the shores of Lake Angelus surrounded by spectacular mountain views. Max group size of 6. Sign up online Tags
  • Tramp(MF) Tararua FP, Northern Crossing from Poads Road. map (Leader required), signup closes: 21 Feb 2024. Leave Friday morning for Poads Rd to the Pines traverse of Northern Crossing. Leader’s choice of route. Max 4 Sign up online Tags
  • Tramp(MF) Tararua FP, Carkeek! Carkeek! Carkeek! from The Pines. map (Anne de Ferron ), signup closes: 21 Feb 2024. Tick off a Northern Crossing and bag the most remote hut in the Tararuas. Leave Thursday night. Max 4. Max group size of 4. Sign up online

15-17 Mar

  • Tramp(M) Egmont NP, Taranaki East Ridge from Pembroke Road. (Emily Shrosbree). A trip to the East Ridge of Mt Taranaki and an opportunity for a great scrambe on this iconic mountain. Sign up online Tags

16-17 Mar

  • Tramp(EM) Tararua FP, Field Hut from Otaki Forks. map (Leader required), signup closes: 28 Feb 2024. A classic Tararua tramp for those new to overnight tramping. Stay in the historic Field Hut and if the weather is good take a side trip to Table Top for wonderful views. On Sunday there is time for a refreshing swim at Otaki Forks. Sign up online Tags
  • Tramp / Tenting(M) Tararua FP, Island Forks in the Stream from Waitohu Valley Road. (Daniel Madley), signup closes: 28 Feb 2024. Leaving Saturday morning for Otaki, the walk starts at the Waitohu Quarry, follow the Waitohu Stream and Mick Track to Mick (pt877). A bushbash follows in a southeasterly curve along the ridgeline for a little over a kilometre before turning northwest towards pt872. Continue to follow the ridge down to pt620 and Island Forks Hut. The ‘hut’ is a 2 person biv so we will be tenting. Return the same way. Sign up online

22-24 Mar

  • Tramp(M ) Aorangi Forest Park, Aorangi Crossing from Pinnacles Carpark. map (Leader required), signup closes: 06 Mar 2024. Classic crossing of the southern Aorangi range offers stunning views of Palliser Bay across to the Remutakas. Multiple stream crossings involved. Chief Guide will relocate transport to end of track. Sign up online Tags
  • Day(EM) Eastbourne, Parangarahu Lakes Area from Burdon’s Gate. (Leader required), signup closes: 06 Mar 2024. Follow the coast on a wide flat gravel road to the lower Pencarrow lighthouse at the Wellington harbour entrance. Walking further around the coast to Fitzroy Bay, turn left onto the shores of Lake Kohangapiripiri. A number of options to explore the area including walking to the high point of the Cameron Ridge Track to view Lake Kohangatera and the Gollans Wetland. 6-7 hrs walking Sign up online

27 Mar – 2 Apr (7 Days) Easter Friday 29 Mar, Monday 1 Apr

  • Tramp / Tenting(M ) Mt Aspiring National Park, Humbolt Mountains from Routeburn Track . (Monique Bon), signup closes: 28 Feb 2024. Fly to Queenstown for a 5 night, 6 day loop around the Humbolt Mountains, Mt Aspiring National Park. Tenting all the way, visit Lake Harris, Valley of the Trolls, Lake Wilson, Serpentine Range, North Col, Lake Nerine, Park Pass, Rockburn Track and Lake Sylvan or Sugarloaf Pass. This is guaranteed to be one of the best trips of the year. Max group size of 6. Sign up online

29 Mar 24 – 1 April (4 Days) Easter Friday 29 Mar, Monday 1 Apr

  • Tramp(EM) Ruapehu NP, Round the Mountain – Ruapehu from Whakapapa Village. (Anna Spencer), signup closes: 13 Mar 2024. Ruapehu Round the Mountain Views the whole way on this wonderfully varied walk. Fee includes hut accomodation at Waihohonu Hut. Sign up online

27 Apr – 2 May

  • Tramp (EM) Fiordland NP, Kepler from Kepler Track. (Jane Latchem, Debbie Mellor), signup closes: 27 Mar 2024. Expressions of interest Sign up online