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“Bimbling Our Way” Through The Kawekas on Waitangi Weekend
- Wellington Tramping and Mountainneering Club
- Trip Leader Sally picked up our group with the van at Wellington Train Station Platform 9, along with the three trampers from the Medium Fit (MF) group. Our crew of eleven started our journey departing at about 4:30pm, encountering a decent bit of traffic on our way north. We stopped for dinner in Bulls to ... Read more
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A Perfectly Sensible Bannister Crossing
- Wellington Tramping and Mountainneering Club
- A Bannister crossing had been on the to-do list for both Anne and I for a while. The Bannister Ridge, with its dramatic and imposing profile, had captured our imaginations on previous trips. Anne had planned a Cattle Ridge-Bannister-Dundas loop in autumn last year, however we didn’t get the weather window to do that trip. ... Read more
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Sunrise Hut: Masterchef cook-off
- Wellington Tramping and Mountainneering Club
- After being granted an extra hour of sleep thanks to a change in pick-up time, 11 of us set off to Sunrise Hut at 7.30am on Saturday morning. We were heading up as one group, before splitting into three at the hut, for WTMC’s inaugural Masterchef cook-off. Ethan had informed us each team’s dishes would ... Read more
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Field Hut and Otaki Forks
- Wellington Tramping and Mountainneering Club
- We assembled at the station at 9am on Saturday and divided into two cars before regrouping at Otaki Forks. A group of seven trampers: two seasoned club veterans, four newer members on their first club adventure, and one non-member suspicious of whether the club dues represented value for money. Before beginning our climb, we scouted ... Read more
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No teeth required in the Raglan Range
- Wellington Tramping and Mountainneering Club
- “You don’t need your teeth to walk out.” With the Dart Ford uncrossable for our Luna Tops trip in Kahurangi National Park, I quickly came up with an alternative plan in the Raglan Range which was an area that was easy for transport and varied enough to keep us all interested and challenged. The EM ... Read more
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Dragons Teeth (Low Route)
- Wellington Tramping and Mountainneering Club
- Days one and two: After flying in from Wellington the day before our shuttle arrived early to take us to the James Road end. We knew the weather was going to be a bit iffy today after fervently checking the weather forecast in the lead up to the trip start, but we were glad to ... Read more
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Attempted Southern Crossing and visit to Tutuwai Hut
- Wellington Tramping and Mountainneering Club
- In late-2025, the Club put out its summer trip list and for this trip there was a ‘leader required’ note on it. Being keen as ever, I suggested doing it over 3 days which would make it a medium trip, and volunteered to lead! Within a few weeks we had 13 in total wanting to ... Read more
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From the President – February 2026
- Wellington Tramping and Mountainneering Club
- Kia ora, it’s hard to believe it is already February. For your Committee this means we’re now preparing for the AGM (to be held on 15 April), and as part of this preparation we’ll be having a one-day offsite later this month. We’ll send out more information about the AGM and the Committee roles and ... Read more
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Ozzies Track
- Wellington Tramping and Mountainneering Club
- Thinking of a loop daytrip in the Tararua Range that is a bit different? Well, why not try Ozzie’s Track? Ozzie’s Track is one of those mostly-forgotten routes in the Tararua Forest Park that doesn’t appear on today’s topomaps but lives on in trampers’ conversations—particularly those of the members of the Manawatu Tramping and Skiing ... Read more
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Lake Chalice Hut – Mt Richmond Forest Park (and aborted Mt Owen trip)
- Wellington Tramping and Mountainneering Club
- Prelude: We had all been really looking forward to our planned Mt Owen trip in Kahurangi National Park. However, it turned out that when we arrived on site, the water level flowing over the Dart River ford (which you need to cross to access the track to Mt Owen from the North) was too high, and ... Read more
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From the President – January 2026
- Wellington Tramping and Mountainneering Club
- Kia ora and happy new year. I hope you were all able to enjoy some time with your loved ones over the summer break, and get outdoors and into the hills despite some bad weather! For me, two of the highlights were finally visiting JACS Biv in the Tararuas with Mon (on our third attempt), ... Read more
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Ruapehu Lodge and Zekes Hut
- Wellington Tramping and Mountainneering Club
- We left the station on the dot of 4pm, with a van full of Wellington’s finest. Our trip to WTMC’s legendary, lovely Ruapehu Lodge was disturbed firstly by a tramper performing some emergency mergers and acquisitions in Levin, and later an emergency burger stop at the piiza[sic] shop in Bulls. Once we arrived at the ... Read more
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Mt Fyffe – Hapuku Hut traverse (Seaward Kaikoura Range – Marlborough)
- Wellington Tramping and Mountainneering Club
- After a lovely sailing on the Interislander on Friday, we arrived at Spring Creek Holiday Park in the early evening and were able to get organised ahead of our tramp. The following day, after a quick coffee and bakery stop in Kaikoura, we ventured to the Mount Fyffe road end, and began our tramp at ... Read more
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Protecting Whio, the fight for survival – Apias trapline, Ruahine Ranges
- Wellington Tramping and Mountainneering Club
- “If you want to save a species or habitat, it’s a fight forevermore. You can never turn your back.” Trapping has taken me so many different places since 2021, when I first began volunteering on a trapline in my local bush reserve, Waimapihi Reserve. Over the last few years I have added another two traplines ... Read more
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Life Membership nominations now open
- Wellington Tramping and Mountainneering Club
- Life Membership is the Club’s highest honour, to acknowledge people who have made an outstanding contribution to the Club over many years. Only 18 Members have been elected to Life Membership over the Club’s 78-year history, and you can read more about them here. The Committee invites Club Members to nominate peers who you view ... Read more
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From the President – December 2025
- Wellington Tramping and Mountainneering Club
- Kia ora, this will be the last update for 2025. I wish you and your families’ a Merry Christmas and a safe and relaxing holiday season. The next monthly update will likely be sent in mid-January. This month, read on to learn about: As always, I welcome your comments and feedback. Please feel free to ... Read more
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Mitre Flats Hut and Mitre Peak – Tararua Forest Park
- Wellington Tramping and Mountainneering Club
- Friday After a quick drive over the Remutakas and some of Carterton’s finest fried chicken, we drove to The Pines carpark and were at the head of the Barra Track at 7.30 pm. Ethan, sporting the elite tramping look of gaiters and shorts, was leading 9 of us to the mighty Mitre Peak in the ... Read more
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Awatere Hut – Ruahine Forest Park
- Wellington Tramping and Mountainneering Club
- Friday We left at around 4.45 pm from Wellington train station and had a dinner and supermarket stop in Palmerston North before continuing on to Anzac Park campground (arriving at around 8 pm). We all set up our tents, except for Bogdan, who took the opportunity to try out his tarp. The campground is next ... Read more
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From the President – November 2025
- Wellington Tramping and Mountainneering Club
- Kia ora, the end of the year is approaching fast and hopefully the weather becomes a bit more settled soon. I hope you’ve been able to get out into the hills this past month. You’ve probably also seen the news about the fire raging in Tongariro National Park – our thoughts are with the communities ... Read more
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Consulting Members on draft updated policies
- Wellington Tramping and Mountainneering Club
- The Committee is seeking feedback from Members on proposed updates to the Club’s policies. Many of the policies have not changed in several years, and we acknowledge the hard work of previous Committees to develop these policies. After the Club’s new Constitution was finalised earlier this year, the Committee has taken the opportunity to consider ... Read more
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Alpine week – Methven and the Lewis Pass
- Wellington Tramping and Mountainneering Club
- A brief summary of a week down South – not at Aoraki/ Mt Cook as originally planned (due to stormy, gusty and avalanche prone conditions) – but at Methven and the Lewis Pass, to follow the good weather. Day 1 – Pudding Hill(4.5 km, 1 h) Day 2 – Mt Hutt(9 km, 1,000 m elev ... Read more
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Skiing and Hiking at Mt Ruapehu | Staying on the Mountain at the WTMC Lodge
- Wellington Tramping and Mountainneering Club
- Skiing and Hiking at Mt Ruapehu | Staying on the Mountain at the WTMC Lodge Skiing, hiking and family day walks at Mt Ruapehu — including the Tongariro National Park and particularly the Whakapapa area, including route guides and photos — with practical information on staying at the WTMC Lodge in Iwikau Village. WTMC Mt Ruapehu Lodge ... Read more
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The Garden of Eden and Allah Ice Plateaus – Episode 3
- Wellington Tramping and Mountainneering Club
- The Garden of Eden and Allah Ice Plateaus A seven day hike through the Garden of Eden and Garden of Allah ice fields in the Adam’s Wilderness Area – including a route guide and photos. Episode 3 of 3 Episodes 1 and 2 here The next day we found that apparently getting off the Lambert ... Read more
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Roaring Stag Hut – Tararua Forest Park
- Wellington Tramping and Mountainneering Club
- On Saturday morning an Easy-Medium and a Medium club group set off together in the club van from Wellington Train Station to Putara Road end, via a bakery in Carterton. The group of 14 of us all started off together on the track in the rain. We needed to cross some swingbridges along the way ... Read more
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Triangle Hut Traverse – Ruahine Forest Park
- Wellington Tramping and Mountainneering Club
- Highlights and top tips Friday 5 September Saturday 6 September Deliberations The adventure begins The adventure gets real The evening Sunday 7 September All in all, once back in the van and warm and dry, we all reflected on what will be a truly memorable trip and the awesome group of people we had shared ... Read more
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Protecting Whio | The Fight for Survival in the Ruahine Range
- Wellington Tramping and Mountainneering Club
- Protecting Whio | The Fight for Survival in the Ruahine Range A 3-day hike in the Ruahine Range rebaiting predator traps protecting the threatened whio (Blue Duck). The story describes the tireless efforts of dedicated conservationists to protect the birds, and includes a route guide and photos. If you want to save a species, it’s a ... Read more
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The Gardens of Eden and Allah – Episode 2
- Wellington Tramping and Mountainneering Club
- The Gardens of Eden and Allah. A seven day hike through the Garden of Eden and Garden of Allah ice fields in the Adam’s Wilderness Area – including a route guide and photos. Episode 2 of 3 Episode 1 is here The wind hadn’t abated overnight, and it was cold as we made our way ... Read more
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The Gardens of Eden and Allah – a 7 day traverse from the perspective of a baby dinosaur
- Wellington Tramping and Mountainneering Club
- The Gardens of Eden and Allah – a 7 day traverse, from the perspective of a baby dinosaur. A six day hike through the Garden of Eden and Garden of Allah ice fields in the Adam’s Wilderness Area – including a route guide and photos. Episode 1 of 3 Whāia te iti kahurangi, ki te ... Read more
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The Mt Tongariro Fire – a developing story
- Wellington Tramping and Mountainneering Club
- The Mt Tongariro Fire – a developing story A blog post covering the developing story of the Mt Tongariro wildfire that started on 18 November 2025 and burnt nearly 30,000 hectares of native scrub and tussock before being extinguished by heavy rain, and will also cover the unfolding regrowth of the tussock as it competes ... Read more
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From the President – October 2025
- Wellington Tramping and Mountainneering Club
- Kia ora, I hope you’ve had a good month and are looking forward to making the most of daylight savings. That means there is just under a month until the lodge exits “winter mode” (with food provided as part of your booking) – you can book here. A big thank you to Andrew for dealing ... Read more
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