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
19Jan
Pearse Valley Route to Pearse River Resurgence , starts Sunday
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
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
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)
Mt Owen via Fyfe River - return via Sunrise Peak, Kahurangi NP, 23 Dec 2024
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Our adventure began somewhat early in the morning, leaving Richmond just after 7am to drive out to Owen Valley East Road. The tramp started with a trek across farmland, before we commenced a short uphill climb. The trail led us alongside the Fyfe River, which would accompany us for most of the day. It was slow travel, with sections of the track being overgrown or boggy, and frequent river…
Xmas BBQ & Cricket Match with Waimea Tramping Club 15 Dec 2024.
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The 2024 Xmas get-together of the Nelson and Waimea Tramping Clubs on Rabbit Island was a great success with close to 40 attendees from both Clubs. The weather was fine resulting in nearly all the available BBQ spots being taken by other groups, but we found a recently installed BBQ with space to play! It just took a while for everyone to find it and gather in that same place! Although it was…
