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! 

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Upcoming Events


[See Programme for more details.]
19 - 20 May
Mt Starveal via Lucy Cr Medium

Day 1: From Lee Valley top forestry carpark. Gentle,scenic ridgewalk to Mt Starveal Hut. (2 hours)  Optional afternoon return walk to Mt Starveal (3 hrs) or carry on to overnight at Slaty Hut. (3 hrs).  Day 2: Return same route

Very Suitable for those returning to over night tramping or who  will enjoy a social time in the stunning Richmond Ranges . Great views, comfy huts. Tents may be required for some.

20 May
Parachute Rocks Medium

From Kerr Bay, St Arnaud. 10km and 770m climb. 5hrs. Great views.

26 - 27 May
Rocks Hut Medium

From the Maitai Dam, over Dun Saddle to the hut and return same route. 

26 May
Grade TBD
2 - 4 June
Mt Owen from Courthouse F Fit

Queen's birthday w/e. From Courthouse Flat, Wangapeka.  Day1- to Granity Pass Hut.   Day2- summit and return to hut.   Day3- out same route.