We have simplified the structure and administration of the club. 

• No membership Fee
• Meet at Community Living Trust car park on 180 Collingwood Street (no change)
• We are carpooling, so offer of a car/driver would be greatly appreciated. The drivers get a  koha from passanger's depending on distance ($10-$25)
• No booking for tramps, just turn up on the day 15m  before the time to leave as indicated on the write up sent via email 2 weeks prior (as normal)
• Fortnightly email reminder for next tramp will be sent out as normal
• You can still contact Dianne re the tramp if you need further information (I am the coordinator - see the contacts page)
• You can make contact via   wandererstrampingclubnz@gmail.com

 

From February 2026 NO BOOKINGS REQUIRED JUST TURN UP UNLESS STATED OTHERWISE. If carpooling you will need to have cash to pay the car driver on the day, there is no longer a bank account.

All tramps will leave at 8am from Community Living Trust carpark on 180 Collingwood St, Hamilton unless stated otherwise.  Fortnightly email will be sent with description and cost ($10-$25 depending on distance). Details will also be on the wanderers tramping website. We are carpooling so cars/drivers will be needed, if you are willing to help on the day let the leader know.  If you would like to be added to the fortnightly email list send your email details to the above address and attention Dianne

(Last updated   7 April 2026)

Sunday April 19         Western Okataina Walkway                       G 1+

We will drive to Millar Road on Lake Ōkāreka.  Tramping Boots/Sturdy walking shoes with good soles and poles would be an advantage.  It can also be cool in this part of the bush so wear layers and bring a jacket.

The plan is to  have morning tea before making our way on to the track to walk as far as we want and return, lunch on track. Returning same way.

Planning on walking approx. 4h 

The Western Okataina Walkway is an old forestry road that dates back to earlier last century when the area was logged for rimu, totara, rata and kahikatea. It is generally wide, well formed and undulating  we might even see of hear some bird life.    The track is a shared track with mountain bikes to watch out; they are fast on the down hills.

If time stop on way home for ice cream /coffee.
 

Depart:       8am                                       Return: 5pm  approx.

Meet:       Community Living Trust car park on 180 Collingwood St, Hamilton;

Cost:          $30 paid  CASH direct to driver 

Leaders:      Dianne

Remember to bring lots of water/fluids  and food , wear  layers and have a hat (summer/winter) and sunblock just incase . Layer up, wind proof jacket and always carry wet weather gear and extra snacks. Plus change of clothes and footwear for end of day.

Cheers Dianne