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
18May
Conical Hill (Hope Range), starts Sunday
Michele Cunningham
25May
Maud Valley exploration, starts Sunday
Kath Ballantine
30May
Discover D'Urville Island , starts Friday
Graeme Ferrier
08Jun
Murchison Industrial Heritage Part II, starts Sunday
David Loe
15Jun
Mt Arthur LEADER NEEDED, starts Sunday
Kath Ballantine
29Jun
Cable Bay walkway, starts Sunday
Maaike Van Hoeflaken
12Jul
Snow Skills Pop UP trip. Leader and date to be arranged., starts Saturday
03Aug
Mt Evans Circuit, starts Sunday
Kath Ballantine
10Aug
Teetotal Flats - St Arnaud, starts Sunday
Jo Kay
23Aug
Brass Monkey Biv, starts Saturday
Andrea Cockerton
Latest Trip Reports
Abel Tasman Inland Crossover
65
Being a crossover tramp, I had planned to have at least 3 people in each party, which, at some stage, we did have. Then, some had to pull out for various reasons and I was close to cancelling the trip, as obviously the Inland track does not appear to be high on peoples' hit list. However, the forecast was glorious and Maaike and Kath keen as! I was happy to walk on my own, which allows more…
Mt Robert / Pourangahau Loop, Nelson Lakes NP, 5 Apr 2025
140
This walk was my first as a Trip Leader, a trip leader virgin if you will. As such I chose a walk that I've walked many times; often taking visitors here for a day walk with stunning views; normally, if not always in fine weather.Which was not the case today. However three foolish hardy souls still decided to brave the inclement weather with me, including Sue joining as a visitor after getting a…
Sylvester Hut / Lake Lockett camping, Kahurangi NP, 28 Mar 2025
142
A small but keen group of 5 set off for this adventure after lunch on Friday. By the time we picked up Rob from Motueka, drove over the Takaka Hill and into the Cobb, it was about 4pm. We completed the easy walk up the 4WD track to Sylvester Hut on a chilly but calm afternoon in just under 2 hours, and spent a pleasant evening in the hut with 5 other occupants. Saturday was a calm overcast day,…
