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!
Note the venue for club nights: Tahunanui Community Hub at 55 Muritai St, Tahunanui. Doors open at 7:30pm for a cuppa. Presentation will start at 7:45pm.
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Upcoming Events
09Aug
Plan B:- Hori Bay, starts Sunday
Graeme Ferrier
16Aug
Powder Valley, starts Sunday
Andrea Cockerton
17Aug
AGM and presentation by Tiny Tramper, starts Monday
Kath Ballantine
23Aug
Harwoods Hole, starts Sunday
Patrick Holland
29Aug
Top of the South Tramping Clubs Get-together, starts Saturday
Graeme Ferrier
06Sep
Mt Arthur, starts Sunday
Mike Drake
12Sep
Rocks Hut circuit, starts Saturday
Michele Cunningham
27Sep
Wainui Hut, starts Sunday
Kath Ballantine
04Oct
Speargrass Hut, starts Sunday
Alison Arron
09Oct
West Coast, starts Friday
Astrid Brauksiepe
18Oct
Wooded Peak, starts Sunday
Jo Gould
Latest Trip Reports
More ReportsBoulder Bank Lighthouse, Nelson, 1st August 2026
Six souls met at the far end of Sewerside Drive. Ray briefed the party before they set off at a trot over the boulders. The prominent Shag Tree was passed in an hour and soon the first of four remaining baches were reached. A female party arrived by boat to spend a night at their bach. Most of these rustic buildings were erected in the 1950s, although the very first were constructed by fishermen…
Lake Rotoroa Rambles - Nelson Lakes FP, 19th July 2026
Another day stolen from winter. And it was a grand one with lots of sun and no wind. The 12 punters drove in 3 vehicles to the road-end at the lakeside carpark. The only excitement was Kath's Subaru wagon having a boil-up due to a loose radiator cap. We refilled it with water of dubious quality from multiple water bottles and away she went with no apparent damage. The air was cool but no frost as…
Gordon’s Knob - Mt Richmond FP, 5th July 2026
The lead-in was notable for a wildly changing forecast from fine to stormy and back again. In other words, a nightmare for yours truly the organiser. However, it was alright on the day which dawned calm after a night of torrential rain. The route is good for not crossing a single creek that might have posed a water hazard. An hour from Richmond saw us heading out from the trailhead at Inwood…
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