This tramping club is based in Hamilton and run trips every second Sunday except during January, on tracks within the greater Waikato area.

We usually have minibuses to transport us so we can socialise on the way.

On long weekends we sometimes travel further afield, with overnight trips to a lodge or hut near a great tramping area somewhere within a few hours of Hamilton.

Our focus is on having an enjoyable and energetic day in the hills - we leave the high-speed gut-busting to other people. The companionship and conversations are an essential part of any tramp, but at the end of the day we also know we have had great exercise as well.

Loan gear may be available for those who are new to this sport.

Contact our New members convenor Margaret Standing  (standings@xtra.co.nz) for more information.

New or potential members should read our contacts page. Read why you should tramp with a Club, and download a document that tells you what you need to know about coming out with us. Even existing members should download and check the Emergency form.

The latest bulletin can be viewed here

 

(Last updated 23 September 2024)

REMEMBER TO BOOK EARLY OR MISS OUT, YOU CAN ALWAYS CANCEL WITH 24H NOTICE.

 REMINDER NEXT  TRAMPS  FROM BULLETIN

I will be away until 18 October, Colin will be holding the helm until I return.

Sunday 6 October           Round the Bridges – Cambridge        Grade 1  

We are car-pooling for this trip and  will start this walk parking by Victoria Bridge in Cambridge.  The walk should take about 2 hours with time for coffee, ice cream or possibly even a swim at Perry aquatic Centre, Williamson Street, Cambridge 

Depart:                       8am                                                        Return:  4pm approx..                  

Cost:                           Car-pooling $10 to driver meet at usual place

Leaders:                     Sue and Friends   

Bookings Open:        Monday 23 September @ 6pm 

Contact:                     Sue Grocock  Phone/txt 027 440 2448  Email rongee@xtra.co.nz

Sunday 20 October        Otanewainuku Forest – Oropi  Tauranga           G1+ & 2

At the car park there is a shelter, toilets and picnic area. After morning tea the Grade 1+ group will have an option to do 2 tracks.

The first, Rimu Loop Track that is a gently graded walk with some impressively large very old rimu trees and nice bush. This is a short walk, we can go onto the track that the grade 2 are doing for a short distance and turn back. The second walk is another loop up to a Trig and viewing platform. This track is Technically challenging and has lots of roots. There is some clambering through tree roots going up, but the track condition is generally good. Expect to walk approx. 3-4h.  

Grade 2 walk - for the slightly more agile a well-marked route branches off the Rimu Loop Walk after 15 minutes it undulates through the forest to the Whataroa Falls. The waterfall is a popular swimming hole and picnic spot where you could have lunch.   Explore this lovely stream with cascades and pools before returning the same way.   Expect to walk 3-4 hours.

If time allows we will stop off for a hot soak at the Oropi Hot Pools, so bring your togs and money for an ice cream/coffee. They have a café attached to the pools if you don’t want a hot dip.                    

Depart:                       7.30am                                         Return:  5.30pm approx..    

Cost:                           $25.00 (members) : $30.00 (non-members) + optional swim $13.00   

Leaders:                     G2 - Ron ; G1+ - Dianne  and Barbara

Bookings Open:        Monday 7 October @ 6pm    

Contact:                     Sue Grocock  Phone/Txt 027 440 2448  Email rongee@xtra.co.nz

RUAPAHU WEEKEND - 22-25 NOVEMBER - See Bulletin for full details

Bookings Open Contact Dianne  via  ph/TXT  027 272 6617 or email  leedi444@gmail.com

leave full name and contact details include email and Txt, also if you are able to take a car or require a ride.

When you make this initial contact, your bunk will be RESERVED only, until you have paid in full.  Once payment has been made TXT Dianne and she will CONFIRM your bunk place for the weekend.   Payment to Wanderers Tramping Club   03-0306-0208429-000 Ref: name/WE

Wanderers member name badges.
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Embroidered Wanderers Tramping Club badges
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"Safety in the Mountains" 11th Edition, 2012
Useful reminders and important advice for trampers.
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"Navigation" 2013 Edition,

Know where you are, where to go, and how to get there. 16 page brochure from Mountain Safety Council
Only $4.00

 

 

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