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
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
23Feb
Maungatapu Track and Saddle Hill Route loop, starts Sunday
Don Morrisey
08Mar
North Twin, starts Saturday
Mike Drake
30Mar
11km MEGA-WALK over the PORT HILLS, starts Sunday
Raymond Salisbury
18Apr
Wangapeka or Leslie Karamea, starts Friday
Kath Ballantine
25Apr
SALISBURY LODGE 50th Birthday Party, starts Friday
Latest Trip Reports
Mt. Snowden, Kahurangi NP, 16 Jan 2025
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"Job done" as my late dad would proudly and succinctly say. So "Job done" it was indeed, job done for my dad. Thanks PopMt Snowdon dominates the skyline with its massive domed peak, it's been on my wish list for some time after many trips in and around the tops in the Cobb Valley.It’s a little visited peak and there is next to no information available, even Climb NZ acknowledges this and notes a…
Maitai Pipeline, Nelson, 12 Jan 2025
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To start the new year with an easy local tramp with a difference I search our suggested trip list. As a civil engineer with a passion for water engineering, walking the Maitai raw water pipeline seemed a good idea, both teaching and walking. The day was dry and mild after yet another wet Saturday. We started at the Maitai dam, where I explained about the newly installed aeration system visible…
Fyfe River - Mt Owen - Sunrise Peak circuit VIDEO, 23-24 Dec 2024
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A two day, 32km trip up the Fyfe river and up onto the Mt Owen Massif. We camped on the slopes of Replica hill on day one and then traversed south of Mt Owen to Sunrise Peak and out on day two. Participants: Brian (Leader), Sarah, Pete (Videography)
