Welcome to the Waikato Tramping Club.  If you are interested in outdoor activities, healthy exercise, need accommodation at Whakapapa, want to meet friendly people with same love of the outdoors then come explore New Zealand’s wild places with us.

Each weekend we run either day or overnight trips offering a variety of locations and fitness grades.  Whether you are new to tramping, need a challenging trip, or would like to achieve more with experienced company we have an adventure for you.

Through membership we can offer discounts for the DOC annual backcountry hut pass and at major outdoor retail stores, cheaper trip costs and members rates at the Waikato Ski Club Lodge. 

Come along to our monthly Club Night where our trip program is presented followed by a guest speaker.  Pick up a copy of our monthly Bulletin or join WTC and it will be mailed to you.

Each year, the club runs a photo competition of photos taken while in the outdoors.  We love to see where you’ve been and what you’ve seen so the display evening is very popular.

The Club owns a ski lodge at Whakapapa, a perfect base for skiing, tramping, climbing or just relaxing.