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 Dianne Lee  for more information.  Email:  leedi444@gmail.com

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   10 Novemeber 2025)

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

 Invite Wanderers Tramping Club Inc Christmas Lunch  Sunday 7^th December 11.30 for 12 noon lunch at The Distinction Hotel, Te Rapa (near Spotlight).

Hi, current and past members of the Tramping Club.  We recently held our 57^th AGM and have made some important changes for the running of the Club. 

As of the February 1, 2026, The Wanderers Tramping Club Inc will be known as the Wanderers Tramping Club.  We have decided to resign our Charitable Organisation and Incorporated Society status.  This means, we need to use our currents funds for members by this date. 

The committee would like to invite you to join us in this celebration. It is a way for the club to say thank you for supporting it over the years. As we can’t give money away there will be a nominal fee for current and past members of $5.00 per person and guests $30.00 per person for a sumptuous lunch.   

With any money still in the accounts on January 19 2026 the AGM has decided to donate equally to the following organisations as per our current 2012 constitution:  Midlands St Johns, Midlands Helicopter and Hamilton Search and rescue Trust.

To book your place at the table please contact Dianne Lee TXT/Ph 027 272 6617 or email leedi444@gmail.com.  Bookings close for catering numbers Friday 28 November.

NEXT TRAMP   (LAST ONE FOR THE YEAR)

Sunday 23 November         Papamoa Beach Walk         Grade 1

This is a coastal, wetlands walk. It starts at the Papamoa Surf club on Papamoa Beach Reserve and walk on the beach towards Mount Maunganui as far as Parton Road.

We leave the beach then and walk up the track to the Gordon Spratt Reserve. The track follows a stream to Domain Road where we join the beach and head back to the start.

Depart:          8am                                                      Return: 5-6pm approx

Cost:            $5.00 (members) Club is subsidising $20; $30.00 (non-members)

Leaders:      Alison & Friends

Bookings:    Open Monday 10th November

Contact:        Pam via Phone/Txt 027 278 0690 or Email pcornforth@xtra.co.nz

 

Important Information

If you are paying by internet for a Sunday tramp, please pay by the Monday night following. Put REF:  Surname and Tramp (E.g. Lee T 2 Feb) 

 

 Cheers,  Dianne

 

Wanderers member name badges.
Put these on your hat, pack or shirt to identify yourself and your club.
Only $12.00

Embroidered Wanderers Tramping Club badges
They look great on your pack or clothing, and help to promote your club.
Only $10.00

"Safety in the Mountains" 11th Edition, 2012
Useful reminders and important advice for trampers.
Only $5.00

 

 

"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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