Trip Reports Past Trips
Explore the latest tramping adventures with the Taupo Tramping Club! Our recent tramps have taken us through breathtaking landscapes, from lush forest trails to stunning mountain vistas.
2025 Taupo Tramping Club Past Trips
Aug
Thursday
28
Wednesday
27
Thursday
21
Wednesday
20
Thursday
14
Wednesday
13
Thursday
07
Wednesday
06
Jul
Thursday
31
Wednesday
30
Thursday
24
Wednesday
23
Moderate
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Thursday
17
Moderate
Maungatautari Southern Enclosure
There will be an extra fee for entry to the enclosure as well as the van cost
Wednesday
16
Thursday
10
Wednesday
09
Thursday
03
Wednesday
02
Jun
Wednesday
25
Thursday
19
Wednesday
18
Thursday
12
Easy
Going in a clockwise direction, the track begins at the north-east end of the Lake. Head along the shore and follow the roadside section south, watching for oncoming traffic. About a third of the way, the track enters the bush, following the lake until coming to a secluded beach at the south end. Head up … Continued
Wednesday
11
Moderate
A fairly hard, long (20+km) 6–8 hour out and back trip from SH32 parallel to the Waihaha River to about 45 minutes beyond the Waihaha Hut on the Hauhungaroa track. There is next to no climbing involved – only 300 metres (GPS) gain / loss, the path is very good in most parts and passes … Continued
Thursday
05
Tuesday
03
Moderate
Multi Day Hike and Bike June 3 – 8th Tuesday 3rd June: Leave Taupo 7.30a.m. Drive to Paeroa Bike to Waihi Beach Stay the night at Tasman Holiday Park Wednesday 4th June: Leave 7.30a.m. Drive to Karangahake Gorge Climb to Karangahake Trig and exit to Dickie’s Flat Stay the night at Tasman Holiday Park Thursday … Continued
May
Thursday
29
Wednesday
28
Thursday
22
Wednesday
21
Moderate
This tramp is only accessible at weekends and public holidays so will be changed.
Thursday
15
Wednesday
14
Moderate
This track starts along the Galatea Foothills Track. It climbs steeply to 1017m with an elevation gain of 700m in a distance of 9km. Time Approx 2 ½ hours one way.
Friday
09
Moderate
Multi Day May 9 – 11th Friday 9 May Travel to Hawkes Bay and disembark at Clive for morning tea. Bike to Clifton via Haumoana/Te Awanga along stopbanks and seaside, have lunch. Bike to Red Bridge. Drive to Mangarara Lodge, stay night, self-catered bbqs (meat and produce can be provided by farm at a cost). … Continued
Thursday
08
Wednesday
07
Thursday
01
Apr
Wednesday
30
Thursday
24
Wednesday
23
Wednesday
16
Wednesday
09
Friday
04
Easy
Bike Ride. Old Coach Road & Maungapurua Track
Friday 4 April Drive to Ohakune – take lunch. Ride new Mangawhero track, Old Coach Road, gravel ride to Ruatiti Lodge – stay night. Lodge will provide dinner, breakfast and lunch for Saturday if required – approximately $80. ($30 approx if only dinner required – roast meal). Accommodation – Lodge has 3 spacious double bedrooms … Continued
Thursday
03
Wednesday
02
Mar
Thursday
27
Wednesday
26
Thursday
20
Wednesday
19
Friday
14
Fit
Multi day tramp. 14/15/16 March Visiting Mt Pirongia, Mt Karioi, Bridal Veil Falls & Kakepuku. Friday 14th: Leave Taupo 7.00a.m. Drive to entry to Mt Pirongia closest to Raglan. Hopefully climb to the Hut and back. Drive to Raglan and stay at Raglan Holiday Park Papahua Saturday 15th Leave 8.00a.m. Drive to start of track … Continued
Thursday
13
Wednesday
12
Easy
This particular trip is an out and back walk and will not include the Tupapakura Falls or the pickup at Retaruke. The distance and times listed are for the walk to Tupapakura Falls and on to Retaruke and not relevant for this trip.
Thursday
06
Wednesday
05
Saturday
01
Feb
Thursday
27
Wednesday
26
Thursday
20
Wednesday
19
Moderate
4km each way, Hongi’s Track The track runs from Korokitewao Bay (Lake Rotoiti) to Te Pōhue Bay (Lake Rotoehu), through a forest of rimu, tawa, pukatea and rewarewa. It leads to SH30 at the sacred matai, then a small loop track takes you back to the previous track or on to Lake Rotoehu (15 minutes … Continued
Thursday
13
Wednesday
12
Thursday
06
Wednesday
05
Moderate
Whakapapaiti Valley. Tongariro National Park A ramble in the Valley
Jan
Thursday
30
Wednesday
29
Moderate
Meads Wall (top of the Bruce Rd) to Wairere Stream Tongariro National Park Van mover required
Thursday
23
Wednesday
22
Wednesday
15
Wednesday
08