We tramp twice a week on Wednesdays and Thursdays, with the occasional weekend or multiday tramp, in the Central North Island and elsewhere. Starting on Sunday, September 14th, our Club will offer a monthly weekend tramp for a trial period of four months.
Jul 2025
Maungatautari Southern Enclosure
There will be an extra fee for entry to the enclosure as well as the van cost
https://www.doc.govt.nz/parks-and-recreation/places-to-go/bay-of-plenty/places/kaimai-mamaku-conservation-park/things-to-do/huts/te-whare-okioki/
Aug 2025
Sep 2025
Oct 2025
Te Aroha, Daly’s Clearing, Te Tuhi Traverse
Kaimai Explore Monday 6th, Tuesday 7th, Wednesday 8th October Monday 6th Leave Taupo 7.00a.m. Climb Mt Te Aroha if clear Alternative Waitawheta Tramway Loop start at the end of Franklin Road Drive to Waihi Beach Stay the night Tuesday 7th Leave Waihi 7.30a.m. Drive to the end Franklin Road Walk Daly’s Clearing Loop Track Return … Continued
Nov 2025
We will visit the Tarawera Falls then do part of the Okataina East Walk. Our third monthly weekend tramp on Sunday, 9th November. DOC link https://www.doc.govt.nz/parks-and-recreation/places-to-go/bay-of-plenty/places/lake-tarawera-scenic-reserve/things-to-do/tarawera-falls-track/
Te Mata Peak and Te Puia Springs
14 – 16 November Leave Taupo 7.30a.m. Plan now is to drive straight to Te Puia and spend two nights in the Lodge (DOC Hut). 26 Beds so there should be room unless a school group is in residence then we’ll have to think of a plan B!!! Day 1 Drive to Road end then 2-3 hours walk … Continued
Dec 2025
The final weekend tramp will be on Mt Ruapehu to the Saddle Cone and the Seagull Colony.
Feb 2026
Kepler Track 2026 Expressions of Interest to Donna Gordon Ph#027-9199191 I will organise: Shuttles from Queenstown Airport to Te Anau and back to Queenstown Shuttles to and from The Kepler Track Great Walk Booking – 3 nights You need to organise: Travel and flights to Queenstown Accommodation in Te Anau (1 night before tramp & … Continued
Changes to tramps will be notified on the club website, and the club secretary will email these if advised in time. The trip coordinator should also advise of proposed changes or additions to the programme or if a tramp doesn’t happen because of bad weather, poor numbers, etc. Tramp descriptions, maps, and downloadable GPS data for most tramps, but not all, are located on the club website. Please note that we are a club, not a guided service, you are welcome to join but must be aware of your own limits and bring along your own gear and provisions.
Start Times:
Unless noted otherwise under the particular tramp. The van will leave promptly at the appointed time. The letter in brackets, for example, (A), relates to the van recovery rate.
Weekend Tramps
Our Club is trialing having a series of monthly tramps to accommodate those who would like to join us but are unable to get out during the working week The first will be on Sunday 14th September. All these tramps are listed in our programme under ‘Future Tramps’.
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Got questions? Or itching to join our adventures? Drop us a line! Whether you’re curious about gear, want to lead a tramp, or simply need to get in touch, we’re here to help.
