Welcome to the Nelson Tramping Club.
The Nelson Tramping Club is based near some of the finest tramping opportunities in New Zealand. Our club conducts an active, year-round programme of trips for members of diverse interests and abilities.Non-members are welcome to join our trips (subject to being properly equipped and undertaking trips consistent with their fitness and experience. We are always looking for new members!
Note the venue for club nights: Tahunanui Community Hub at 55 Muritai St, Tahunanui. Doors open at 7:30pm for a cuppa. Presentation will start at 7:45pm.
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Upcoming Events
10Jan
Fun in the Sun : Waimea v NTC BBQ & Cricket Game, starts Saturday
Graeme Ferrier
17Jan
Denniston Plateau, starts Saturday
Michele Cunningham
24Jan
Sylvia Tops, Lewis Pass, starts Saturday
Gion Deplazes
31Jan
Kirwans Hut circuit, starts Saturday
Raymond Salisbury
07Feb
Mt Owen traverse, starts Saturday
David Loe
13Feb
Cobb Lakes Camping loop, starts Friday
Astrid Brauksiepe
22Feb
Loveridge Bivvy (Baton Valley), starts Sunday
Nicola Harwood
27Feb
Travers Valley to Angelus via Sunset Saddle, starts Friday
Jo Gould
07Mar
Arnaud Range Tarn Camp, starts Saturday
15Mar
Mt Evans from Canaan Downs, starts Sunday
Peter Phipps
03Apr
1000 acre plateau, starts Friday
Maaike Van Hoeflaken
Latest Trip Reports
More ReportsMonster Mine-Blue Knob, 21 Dec 2025, Nelson
Even though we had the benefit of tramping on a day with maximum daylight, we found ourselves driving home in the dark. With Astrid at the wheel, we had just set off from the upper Aniseed valley carpark when a young deer shot out of the vegetation, drawn to the headlights. Quick braking avoided a collision, another bit of good luck for the day! For our amusement, the creature ran ahead of us for…
Hoary Head - 12 December 2004
Hoary Head. Organisers: Jim Maxwell & Margaret Page 7am, 10 bods met at the church steps and after a briefing from leader Jim piled into 3 4wd vehicles and headed off to pick up the other four starters. The trip to Mt.Campbell (Jim had gained permission and keys to take vehicles to the top, a considerable saving in time and energy) was uneventful if a bit exciting for those not accustomed to…
Parachute Rocks, Nelson Lakes NP, Sunday 30th Nov 2025
8 Trampers decided the weather forecast would not put them off and set off for Parachute Rocks at 9.40 from Kerr Bay, St Arnaud. It was warm and muggy initially and a steady pace was set. About midway up the climb we were rewarded by seeing Kaka in the beech forest. Light rain started just before we reached Parachute Rocks where we had a short break, and caught misty views of the lake. Maaike and…
