Welcome

Welcome to the website of the Nelson Tramping Club

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!

Upcoming Events


[See Programme for more details.]
28 - 30 January
Mt Richmond - Mt Fishtail Fit

Anniversary w/e.  Classic ridge route.  Day1. In from Jubilee Flat to Richmond Saddle Hut; over Mt Richmond to Fell Hut.   Day 2. Along the ridge from Mt Fell to Mt Fishtail and Fishtail Hut.  Day 3. Out via Pine Valley.  Probably camping as huts are small.      

4 - 6 February
Kiwi Saddle Hut Fit

Waitangi w/e.  Start 1.00pm Saturday from Rolling River car park in Wangapeka Valley, Kahurangi NP.  In to Kings Hut.  Up to Kiwi Saddle Hut and optional climb of Mt Luna on Sunday.  Out Monday via Gibbs Track.  

9 - 14 February
Angelus / Travers/ Sabine

Date flexible. Approx 6 days. From Mt Robert car park - Speargrass Hut - Lake Angelus - Sunset Saddle - Hopeless Creek - Travers River - Travers Saddle - Sabine River - Speargrass Saddle - Mt Robert car park.   I'm also open to suggestions if anyone has another long trip they would like to do instead, either in Nelson Lakes or elsewhere.   

11 February
12 February
Captain Creek Hut Medium

A pleasant there and back tramp on a good track along the Pelorus River with plenty of views of it's emerald pools and its rocky rapids.  A dip in the river can be enjoyed at the hut.