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
07Mar
Arnaud Range Tarn Camp, starts Saturday
Raymond Salisbury
15Mar
Mt Evans from Canaan Downs, starts Sunday
Peter Phipps
22Mar
Takaka Hill Via Ferrata, starts Sunday
Graeme Ferrier
03Apr
1000 acre plateau, starts Friday
Maaike Van Hoeflaken
12Apr
Brook Sanctuary , starts Sunday
Kath Ballantine
17Apr
Collingwood - day walks, starts Friday
Jo Gould
25Apr
Rainbow Romp | Paske & Begley Huts, starts Saturday
Raymond Salisbury
02May
TRAILBLAZERS : NTC Book Launch, starts Saturday
Raymond Salisbury
Latest Trip Reports
More ReportsGordon’s Knob, Richmond FP, 22 Feb 2026
With Tim and Steve coming from near Tapawera and the rest from Nelson/Richmond we all met at the start of the forestry road up to Inwood Lookout (where Stock and Bateup Roads join) at a comfortable 8.30 am. The seven of us consolidated into two vehicles and had made a very useful elevation gain to a little over 1000 m once we reached the end of the forestry road where we started the hiking route…
Cobb Lakes Camping loop, Kahurangi NP, 14 Feb 2026
Day 1: Car park to Diamond Lake via lake Lockett, 11kms, 6hrs The best weather window was chosen so the trip would go from Saturday to Monday. Astrid did a great job organising the carpooling with twelve people from all over the region meeting at Mrs Smiths in Riwaka. We started walking from the Sylvester hut carpark at approx. 11:40 taking the trapping line from the quarry. It is a lovely track…
Sylvia Tops, Lewis Pass, 31 Jan 2026
After having to postpone the 24th/25th Jan. trip to the following Sunday/Monday and then further adjust the start date back to 31st Jan. due to adverse weather, we finally got underway on Saturday morning. We arrived at the start of the Nina Valley track late morning and set off about 10:30ish in beautiful weather and not a cloud in sight. A lovely walk through beech forest followed and we had…
