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Twin tripping to Howletts and Daphne Huts
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- I don’t think many of us could quite trust the more-or-less perfect forecast as the trip weekend approached, and a few times were we reminded that there had been many WTMC attempts at this area of the Ruahines, all thwarted in some way or another by bad weather. Well, it seems we finally lifted the ... Read more
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Managamate Loop over Easter
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- The secret society of Central Whirinaki Hut left no evidence behind of their esoteric full moon ritual. While the Waikato vegan tramping club did catch a glimpse of our trip leader yodelling a particular song, no suspicion was raised as that group was busy fishing – catch and release, of course – or were they ... Read more
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From the President – April 2026
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- Kia ora, April is here, daylight saving has ended and the term of the current Committee is coming to an end after a busy and eventful year. Our Annual General Meeting (AGM) is on Wednesday 15 April at the TTC Hall in Mt Victoria – doors open 6.30pm for a 7pm start. I encourage you ... Read more
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Unconventional SK and a scramble up and down memory lane
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- Having had my West Coast dreams crushed by the wet weather over the Christmas break, I was waiting for a fine spell to do something local but interesting, which presented itself in the form of a Carkeek SK (Schormann’s-Kaitoke) with a twist in the first week of January. Several people in the club had been ... Read more
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Waipakihi Hut via the Umukarikari Track
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- Two groups were heading to Waipakihi Hut in the Kaimanawa Forest this weekend: the EM group (seven members) travelling via the Umukarikari Track, and the M trip (five members) going in along the Waipakihi River. We all met at the railway station and were on the road shortly after 4:30pm on Friday. With light traffic, ... Read more
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Waipakihi River
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- The plan for the weekend was a Waipakihi Hut loop – heading in over Urchin and following the Waipakihi River to the hut on Saturday then out via the Umukarikari Range on Sunday. A perfect mix of tops and river travel. While this was a medium trip, I’d indicated to the group that we were ... Read more
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Piripiri Hut: When a gamble pays off
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- While we had originally hoped to packfloat down the Waiohine river, a stormy couple of days earlier in the week and light rain in the forecast meant that we had to turn our minds to Plan B in the Ruahines. After last minute sickness in the group, only Tayla and I pitched our tents at ... Read more
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Blanketed in gray on top of the Tararuas
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- With a red warning storm on the doorstep, we barrelled out to the Tararuas early on Saturday to go for a wander. Heeding the forecast, we adjusted plans slightly to avoid getting drenched and battered, opting for a day mish, inevitably followed by a warm shower and cozy bed at home. We arrived at Holdsworth ... Read more
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Turkey’s Nest Biv
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- This trip started on the Thursday afternoon with just two of us from the original five after unfortunate incidents and accidents meant the other three could no longer come. James and I were still keen to get out and explore some new country in the Raglan range, so after an afternoon ferry and dinner at ... Read more
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Angelus Hut
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- 🎵What a way to start a medium tramp on a Thursday, cruiiiiising on the Interislander (okay it was the Bluebridge), sailing to the other side. After the ferry dropped our crew of 13 (including James’ MF group) in Picton, we grabbed a bite to eat from one of the many fine dining establishments in town. ... Read more
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2026 Annual General Meeting – 15 April 2026
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- This page will be updated when new nominations or motions are received. Agenda Chair: Daniel Madley (President)Minutes: Megan Madley (Secretary) Proposed Membership fees Current amount ($) Proposed new amount ($) Proposed increase ($) Proposed change (%) Adult 70 100 30 43 Friend of the Club 45 75 30 67 Junior 45 75 30 67 Veteran ... Read more
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Nina Valley
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- The trip was scheduled as going to Nina Hut and Manson Nicholls Hut in Lewis Pass. However the huts were booked by early December so we considered alternative trips and camping rather than overnighting in huts. We met Thursday afternoon at the railway station and then caught the ferry, driving on to Murchison for the ... Read more
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“Bimbling Our Way” Through The Kawekas on Waitangi Weekend
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- 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
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- 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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Field Hut and Otaki Forks
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- 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
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- “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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Sunrise Hut: Masterchef cook-off
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- 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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Attempted Southern Crossing and visit to Tutuwai Hut
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- 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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Dragons Teeth (Low Route)
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- 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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Lake Chalice Hut – Mt Richmond Forest Park (and aborted Mt Owen trip)
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- 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
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- 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
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- 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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Life Membership nominations now open
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- 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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Awatere Hut – Ruahine Forest Park
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- 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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Mitre Flats Hut and Mitre Peak – Tararua Forest Park
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- 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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Skiing and Hiking at Mt Ruapehu | Staying on the Mountain at the WTMC Lodge
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- 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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Roaring Stag Hut – Tararua Forest Park
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- 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
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- 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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Top Gorge Hut – Ruahine Range
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- Top Gorge Hut – Ruahine Range A two-day hike to the seldom visited Top Gorge Hut in the Ruahine Range, including a route map. Top Gorge Hut is right in the middle of the Ruahine Range and doesn’t get many visitors because it’s not really on the route to anywhere in particular. Anne was very ... Read more
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Mangatoetoe Hut – Aorangi Forest Park
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- A crispy August morning, moon stunning in the sky. Saturday7am meet ups on platform 9 at Wellington Train Station. Dividing the gear up and getting ready to head off. Driving towards the rising of the sun across the bay, fog resting heavy on the road. Winding turns and beautiful views while crossing the Remutakas. A ... Read more
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