| Sat 7th March Maharahara Medium Woody Lee 0210 444 552 This Saturday trip involves a good steady climb up this beautiful Ruahine forest track to the bushline, with great views on a clear day. |
| Sun 8th March Ohau Gorge Easy-Medium Warren Wheeler 06 3561998 (Date changed from 15 March) Another classic summer river trip with a sure chance of a swim in at least one of several pools. We start from Poads Road carpark behind Levin, cross paddocks to the Tararua Forest Park and take the sidle track above the river for less than an hour before crossing Blackwater Stream bridge and head downriver for another 3 hours or so. Depart 8.00am Milverton Park. |
| Sun 15th March Arawaru Medium Stephen Legg 027 647 0094 Arawaru is the northern-most high point in the Tararua Forest Park and makes a nice local loop trip, going along the Sledge Track to Quartz Creek and up to the summit trig. We return via the Otangane Track or return back down the same way. Depart Milverton Park at 8.00am. |
| Sat 21st March - Sun 22nd March Wainuiomata: The Peak – Paua Ridge Loop Medium Fit Adam Matich 022 358 8062 We will head from the Catchpool Road End into and down the Orongorongo River to camp somewhere near Peak Stream, for the night, so not a long day. Next day, bright and early, we will climb the spur all the way up to “The Peak” and head NE along the tops to Tapokopoko, from which we will return to the river, via Paua Ridge, and out. |
| Sun 22nd March Beginner Tramp 3: Blue Range Hut Easy Verity Elder 0212601885 This is a typical backcountry tramping track. Expect a rough and unformed track surface and an uphill climb with a fantastic reward. The very cute and happily situated Blue range hut looks out over the Waingawa river valley and peaks beyond. Contact Verity Elder no later than 5pm Friday 20th March. Track grade: tramping track. (Kiriwhakapapa Road end). Walking time: 5-6 hours return Fitness level: moderate to fit Meeting point: Milverton Park, 7:30am Travel time: 1 hr 30 minutes approx one way. |
| Sat 28th March Beehive Creek Easy-Family Doug Strachan 06 353 6526 Enjoy the autumn colours in the Pohangina valley as we criss cross our way up the sandy creek and back again. Buzz Bars to follow lunch at the roadend. Depart Milverton Park 8.30am. |
| Sun 29th March Sheridan Creek Easy Richard Lockett 06 323 0948 Otaki Forks was the centre of a thriving timber industry. We will wade across the Waiotauru River to explore the old tramway and other logging relics up this side creek. Depart 8.00am Milverton Park. |
| Fri 3rd April Easter Explorer 1 - Coppermine Creek Loop Easy-Medium Warren Wheeler 06 356 1998 Will we see Mt Egg-mont from the ridge line lookout? We start at the Coppermine Creek Roadend, north of Woodville, and follow the old Coppermine track, branching off to climb towards Wharite Peak (the one with the big transmission tower north of the Te Apiti windmills), but turning right at the ridgeline to drop down an overgrown slip into the Coppermine Creek south branch for a "bush-bash" (following hunter/deer trails) back to the track and roadend. Depart Milverton Park 8.00am. |
| Sat 4th April Easter Explorer 2 - Totara Reserve Easy-Medium Warren Wheeler 06 356 1998 See what the February flood did in the Pohangina River - visit the Pettifar Track, old coach road, the campground areas and new bridge. Those keen for a "Medium" day out can also add the Fern Walk. Depart Milverton Park 8.00am. |
| Sun 5th April Easter Explorer 3: Paekakariki Escarpment Walkway Easy Nicola Wallace 021 209 0720 This popular scenic walkway has steep steps in places but offers outstanding coastal views from high on the escarpment above the old main highway. We will start at Paekakariki and return by train from Pukerua Bay. Bring cash for the ticket. Depart Milverton Park at 8.00am. |
| Mon 6th April Easter Explorer 4 - Sunrise-Waipawa North Bran Medium Doug Strachan 06 353 6526 Will we see Mt Egg-Mont or just Mt Ruapehu and Ngauruhoe? It is almost 2 hours drive up past Norsewood and Ongaonga for a 2 hour plus climb through beautiful varied Ruahine forest to the iconic Sunrise Hut. From there we head to Armstrong Saddle and around the ridgeline above some impressive scree slopes, dropping into a saddle and down a scree slide into the headwaters of the Waipawa North Branch. This is a delightful "sporty" stream to scramble down, with small waterfalls making it a fun trip down to the main river. We pass the Waipawa Forks Hut and down the wide gravelly bed, criss crossing as necessary. Expect wet feet! Deoparfty Milverton Park 7.30am. |
| Sun 12th April White Cliffs Boulders Easy Kirstie Priddle 027 779 0738 These are our very own version of the famous Moeraki Boulders, beside the Rangitikei River. There is a signpost on the main road near Ohingaiti that leads us there, via a windy gravel road to the carpark in the farmers terrace paddock. There is a small charge for access. An easy but steep walk down the terrace track takes less than 30 minutes to get to the boulders. Bring swimming togs. |
| Sun 19th April Anne's Day Trip TBA Medium Anne Lawrence 027 450 4212 Details to come. Watch this space. |
| Sun 26th April Field Hut Medium Richard Lockett 06 323 0948 This classic Tararua trip from Otaki Forks up to the bushline climbs steadily up the Judd Ridge track to this old Tararua Tramping Club hut, which has been kept in good condition since being built over a 100 years ago. If keen we can carry on up to Tabletop for great views on a fine day. Depart 7.30am Milverton Park. |
| Sun 10th May Mountain House Loop Easy-Medium Kirstie Priddle 027 779 0738 A delightful and varied trip. From Holdsworth carpark we take the Gentle Annie track up to Mountain House shelter and look for the old Mountain House site. We make it a loopy trip by going down the ridge track to the Atiwhakatu Track and follow the stream back out. |
| Sun 17th May Anne Day Trip TBA Medium Anne Lawrence 027 450 4212 Details to come. Watch this space. |
| Sun 24th May Archey's Lookout Plus Medium Nicola Wallace 021 209 0720 This relatively easy Tararua walk behind Levin is part of the Te Araroa Trail. It follows an old logging haulway upstream and offers a delightful variety of bush, small stream crossings and views out from the Horowhenua Lookout, which is a short distance past Archey's Lookout. Depart 8.00am from Milerton Park. |
| Sat 30th May - Mon 1st June Kings Birthday Coastal Classic All Janet Wilson To be confirmed. Watch this space. |
| Sun 14th June Hemi Matenga Kohekohe Walk Easy-Medium Nicola Wallace 021 209 0720 Up behind Waikanae, this coastal forest walk starts off steep, but on reaching the ridge it is easy going to a lookout, then nicely zig zagged down to the Kohekohe Loop where we can expect to see lots of tuis in the flowering kohekohe trees. We walk back along the streets to where we left the cars. Departy 8.00am form Milverton Park. |
| Sun 21st June Anne Day Trip TBA Medium Anne Lawrence 027 450 4212 Details to come. Watch this space. |
| Sat 27th June - Sun 28th June Kapakapanui Hut Easy Grame Curwen 027 391 2759 This loop track in the Tararua Ranges behind Waikanae takes us up to enjoy the goblin forest and our overnight stay at the large hut. |
| Fri 10th July - Sun 12th July 60th Jubilee all Anne Lawrence PNTMC is celebrating its 60th Jubilee over Matariki weekend this year (9-11 July 2026). Watch this space for further details. Enquiries to pntmci@gmail.com |