Welcome to the Waimea Tramping Club! Based in sunny Richmond, we first put on our tramping boots in 1973 and since then we have grown from strength to strength thanks to our enthusiastic members and awesome 'back yard'.

We run trips every weekend, and truly are spoilt for choices of tramping destinations. Right on our doorstep is Mt Richmond Forest Park, whilst Abel Tasman, Kahurangi and Nelson Lakes National Parks all lie within an hour or so's drive. On long weekends and for extended trips, we venture further afield to the West Coast, the Canterbury High Country, Marlborough and beyond. 

In addition to exploring the Great Outdoors, Waimea Tramping Club holds regular club meetings, publishes a quarterly newsletter, has an annual photo competition, and gets together for social gatherings. So do come and check us out - we're a friendly bunch and would love to have you step out with us.

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Latest Events

07 Oct - Rocks Hut, Maitai-Brook Crossover - Mt Richmond Forest Park

14 Oct - Hope Range via Glovers Track - Kahurangi National Park

21 Oct - Greymouth Base Camp

28 Oct - Maungatapu Saddle & Point 1168 - Bryant Range

29 Oct - Biking Tasman’s Great Taste Trail - Richmond to Rabbit Island

01 Nov - CLUB NIGHT: DOC Motueka & Nelson Lakes

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Whariwharangi Hut

Whariwharangi Hut, Kahurangi National Park Saturday 16 - Sunday 17 September 2023 It’s an easy under-two-hour walk into Whariwharangi Hut from Wainui Bay, so the leader thought there wouldn’t be too much interest in the weekend. Well, how wrong were they! … in the end we had 16 on the trip, with a further three who booked the hut but then later had to pull out. Four carloads of us therefore set…

Sep 16, 2023

Whariwharangi Hut

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