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!
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Upcoming Events
07Apr
Nydia Saddle, starts Sunday
Graeme Ferrier
08Apr
Club Night - Quiz night, starts Monday
Michele Cunningham
25Apr
Mt Ellis via Hunters Hut and out via the Wairoa, starts Thursday
Kath Ballantine
03May
Mt Cedric, starts Friday
Astrid Brauksiepe
03Jun
Club night, starts Monday
Latest Trip Reports
Lewis Pass Tops and Lake Christabel, Lewis Pass Scenic Area, 9 Mar 2024
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Another NTC Epic covering some new ground the club has not visited. What an invite then, a four day play on the Lewis Tops awaited. Weather dictated that we do the trip in reverse, adding another 300m climb, an easy pay off to get good weather over Boscawen saddle and summit, starting then on the Nina River Track to the Nina Biv. It was an easy start, mostly flat and muddy heading West towards…
Captains Creek Hut - day trip, Mt Richmond, 3 Mar 2024
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Ten of us set out in two cars from the steps of the Cathedral heading towards the Pelorus River. Before crossing the bridge on State Highway 6 by River we took the inland road for about 14 km where good parking is available. The track follows the same route of the Te Araroa Trail and a few fit looking trampers of all ages were spotted along the road walking their northbound (NOBO) route towards…
Mt Arthur via Clouston mine circuit, Kahurangi NP, 25 Feb 2024
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Six happy trampers alighted at Flora Carpark to be greeted by a fine day with a gentle breeze, and left at 0850. At Flora Saddle 5 of us bade farewell to Jane, who was taking the direct route to the summit of Mount Arthur. We continued down Flora Stream. Tony deviated to inspect the outhouse track at Flora Hut which he had restructured at the previous NTC work party for users to avoid muddying…