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)
• You will need at least a change of footwear and clothes , so cars don’t get dirty, change of clothes to leave in car always a good idea.
• 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)

 

(Last updated   3 March 2026)

You can make contact via   wandererstrampingclubnz@gmail.com

This Replaces the previously planned  Western Okataina Walkway Rotorua  which will now be on April 19

Important Information

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

Sunday 22 March       McLaren Falls Park – Kaimai Ranges           G1+

McLaren Falls Park is 190 hectares of parkland set alongside Lake McLaren, not far from Tauranga.  It is home to one of the best botanical collections of trees in NZ.

On our arrival we will stop to view the falls.  We may even be there for the opening of the dam, which takes place on Sundays for white water rafters and kayakers. Hopefully we might see some Autumn colour in some of the trees.  We are planning to follow the loop track through the park, which includes the Waterfall Track and Nikau Track, with a climb to the top paddocks over Pin Oak Campsite

We continue through Ponga Grove, following the Pine Tree Knoll track to the top of the hill, a good place to have a break and enjoy the scenery before going down the Sunrise track to the beautiful Lakeside track and on to Cherry Bay. 

After our walk we should have time for a coffee or an ice cream at the nearby cafe.

Depart:       8am                                       Return: 4pm  approx.

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

Cost:          $20 paid  CASH direct to driver 

Leaders:      Barbara

Remember to bring lots of water during HOT summer months and cover up , wear a hat and sunblock . 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