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. Join us for a cuppa from 7.30pm. Please be considerate and do not enter the venue before the previous class has finshed.
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Upcoming Events
06Dec
Cupola Hut, starts Friday
Astrid Brauksiepe
14Dec
North Twin, starts Saturday
Mike Drake
15Dec
Xmas BBQ & Cricket game with Waimea Club, starts Sunday
Graeme Ferrier
26Dec
NEW YEARS TRAMP : Hot Pool circuit, Nelson Tops, starts Thursday
Raymond Salisbury
05Jan
Mt Robert / Pourangahau circuit, starts Sunday
Jo Kay
12Jan
TBA, starts Sunday
Debbie Hogan
18Jan
Michele to lead trip - destination TBC, starts Saturday
Michele Cunningham
26Jan
Lake Head Hut Family trip, starts Sunday
Kath Ballantine
01Feb
Gentle Annie West Coast Combo, starts Saturday
Astrid Brauksiepe
04Feb
Buckland Peaks, starts Tuesday
Astrid Brauksiepe
06Feb
Moss Pass, starts Thursday
Astrid Brauksiepe
Latest Trip Reports
FLORA HUT working bee, 24 November 2024
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On Sunday six men drove into Kahurangi to prep this 98-year-old lady for a revamp. The hut walls, windows and roof were cleaned, the grass cut back, the chimneys were primed and a new track to the long-drop formed. The final paint job is to be done later in the week. Thanks to Matt from DOC for providing the paint, and Dave from the Polglaze Trail initiative for support. Our cleaning provided a…
Nydia Bay Lodge overnight crossover: not A Team, Marlborough Sounds, 16 Nov 2024
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Three groups met at the Cathedral steps on an overcast Saturday morning and with a quick reshuffle we were off to regroup at Rai Valley with the 4th group that had gone there directly. Keys and cars were swapped and two cars each headed to the ends of the Nydia Track. One group of seven (Jane, Rachel, Maudie, Jace, Axel, Michele and Peter) started from the Kaiuma Bay end and despite the weather…
Nydia Bay Lodge overnight crossover: A team, Marlborough Sounds, 16 Nov 2024
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After a quick coffee stop, key and car exchange, 2 cars headed out of Rai Valley for our start point at Duncan Bay. It was a cloudy overcast day with a bit of mizzle in the air. The A team (well that’s what our esteemed leader called us), consisting of Rosie-Anne, two Richard’s, Paula, Maaike, David (leader & scribe) and Elizabeth headed off for a weekend adventure. Following the Nydia Track…
