OUR ACTIVITIES
We regularly tramp in Kahurangi, Abel Tasman, and Nelson Lakes National Parks and the Richmond Ranges. As well, we organise walks in the friendly coastline, estuary and bush precincts in and around Nelson. Further afield, we explore such areas as the Kaikouras, the Raglans, Lewis Pass, and Arthur's Pass. Most of our trips are on tracked routes, but our enterprising trip organisers also devise challenging off-track and camping trips each season.
At our bimonthly clubnights we enjoy exchanging reports of trips and club activities, and frequently have presentations from club members on walking trips to destinations around the globe. Our annual informal photo competition is very popular. Clubnights are at 7.30pm in the Staffroom at Nelson Intermediate School, Tipahi Street. (See Programme for upcoming clubnights.)
We are affiliated with the Federated Mountain Clubs of New Zealand, and our club committee monitors and comments on issues concerning the New Zealand conservation estate and the environment.
This website is intended to provide members with current information about club activities and provide club trip reports/news . It also provides interested people in New Zealand and overseas with a view of the remarkably diverse and rewarding tramping to be had in the Nelson region.
JOIN US
Requirements
- Complete two club tramps (This does not include Wednesday evening Summer Series walks)
- You are over 16 years old.
Membership Form
Editable PDF Membership Form - Complete the online form and print completed form. If you can, print to PDF then email to
Advantages
- Quarterly FMC Backcountry Publication
- FMC Discount Card
- Discount on backcountry annual hut pass
- Discount at selected retail outlets
- Borrow club beacons
Perhaps most importantly, tap into the wealth of backcountry experience of our members.
Membership Renewal Information
Annual subscription fee options are:
Individual Subscription $35.00
Couple $55.00
Youth / Student $20.00
These fees include an FMC affiliation levy of $15.00 per person. This fee is waived for youths and student memberships by the FMC. On receipt of payment you will be issued with your FMC card which provides discounts on goods and services such as the DOC Annual Hut Pass.
You can make your payment in the following ways:
Online to: Nelson Tramping Club, Bank Account No: 03 0703 0028827 00
Please identify yourself by name in the reference on the payment.
Committee
| Name | Phone | Role | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Astrid Brauksiepe | |
021 252 0877, 03 927 6203 | Member |
| David Loe | |
027 480 5387, 03 541 0685 | Member |
| Debbie Hogan | |
035530427 or +64211920080 | Programme Co-ordinator |
| Graeme Ferrier | |
022 162 1676 | President |
| Ian Morris | |
021 037 9100 | Treasurer & Membership |
| Kath Ballantine | |
027 931 5689 | Member |
| Maaike Van Hoeflaken | |
022 313 6425 | Member |
| Michele Cunningham | |
021 537 421 | Secretary |
| Patrick Holland | |
539 1340 or 027 309 8083 | Past President |
| Raymond Salisbury | |
021 135 8739 | Member |
OTHER CONTACTS
Gear Officer: Chris Louth 547 6628
Website Admin: Peter Waworis 021798106
CONSTITUTION
Committee members access only. This is a list of the complete database, including past members.
Click to see the Club Constitution in printable format.
PUBLICATION
The Club subscribes to NZ Wilderness magazine. Copies (as well as other ad hoc publications received) are held at Wises Picture Framing, 78 Buxton Square, Nelson. Members are welcome to borrow all publications (please return on a timely basis so others can also access).