Join a Trip with the Auckland Tramping Club
We hope that you will have an enjoyable experience with us!
See Day Trips or Weekend Trips for information about upcoming trips.
For newcomers, starting with an "easy" day trip is highly recommended. Feel free to telephone the trip leader for more information, or you can download the general trip information in PDF format here.
We are a tramping Club, so the tracks/routes we take may be different from those typically used by others. Even on easier trips you may encounter hilly terrain, muddy tracks with tree roots and other obstacles, and un-bridged stream crossings, so please wear suitable clothing and footwear. Note that a leader may exclude a person from a trip if it is considered they are inadequately equipped.
New Club members are always welcome. You simply need to complete two official club trips before applying for membership.
To read about previous trips, browse through the Trip Reports.
Booking Trips
- Day Trips
You do not need to book for day trips - just turn up at one of the stated departure points and enjoy your day tramping!
If you are new to day trips, we recommend you contact the trip leader regardless. - Weekend & Longer Trips (except to Memorial Hut - see below)
You must book for weekend or longer trips.
Please telephone the Weekend Trips Booking Officer (preferred method) between 7.00pm and 9.00pm- Elizabeth Eden, ph (09) 817 8239
- 5 Waerenga Place
- Titirangi
- Auckland 0604
- bookings@aucklandtramping.org.nz
If mailing details, include your name, telephone number(s), an emergency contact and telephone number, the party option name and date. Make cheques out to Auckland Tramping Club.
See section 4 below for making electronic payments.
Bookings are required by 7:00pm the Wednesday before departure, or for longer trips, a week prior to departure.
- Memorial Hut Trips
Book: Please email the Memorial Hut Booking Officer (preferred method)
- John Dalley, memorialhut@aucklandtramping.org.nz
- Include your name, contact phone details, and trip details or stay requirements.
Otherwise, phone John between 7.00pm and 9.00pm on (09) 827 4325.Fee: Covers accommodation and food for club trips (but food may not be otherwise included).
Payment: Once a booking has been made, an invoice will be emailed or posted which indicates the payment details.
- a) Electronic Payment: (Preferred method) See section 4 below. Ensure you quote the invoice number in your payment reference.
- b) Cheque: Make out to "Auckland Tramping Club", noting the invoice number on the reverse, and mail to:
- Auckland Tramping Club
- C/- John Dalley
- 12 Kelston Street
- New Lynn
- Waitakere 0600
- Electronic Payments
Payment can be made direct to Auckland Tramping Club:
- Payee: Auckland Tramping Club
- Account: 02—0100—0024675—00
- Particulars: Weekend
- Code: (your name)
- Reference: (Trip Number) — as provided by the Booking Officer.
- Particulars: Mem Hut
- Code: (your name)
- Reference: (Invoice Number) — as indicated on your invoice from the Booking Officer
for Weekend Trips, enter:
for Memorial Hut Accommodation, enter:
NOTE: Please confirm any electronic payment (amount, date, purpose) by email to the Weekend Trip Booking Officer or the Memorial Hut Booking Officer as appropriate (addresses quoted above) in all cases! This is extremely helpful and most appreciated when it comes to correctly identifying your payment. Thank you.
General Trip Information
- Trip Gradings
Easy: 4-6 hours tramping - suitable for beginners.
Medium: 6-8 hours tramping - suitable for those with some experience.
Fit: 7 hours and over - experience and a high level of fitness necessary.
Trip Gradings are given as a guide only. Weather and track conditions can make the trip harder. All potential new members are urged to begin with the easiest trip in order to assess their own level of fitness, confidence and ability to complete the trip. If in doubt please ring the trip leader. - Day Trips
- Always bring:-
- Day-pack with plastic liner
- Parka
- Fleece or wool jumper
- Torch
- Spare Batteries
- Lunch
- Water, at least 1 litre
- Sunscreen
- Sunhat, warm hat
- Toilet paper
- Hand sanitizer
- Change of clothing and shoes (can be left in the bus or car) including a plastic bag for your dirty boots
- Wear boots or stout shoes, shorts (not jeans), polypro, shirt (layers according to weather).
See section 1 on Trip Gradings. For further information ring the trips officer or leader of the trip.
- Weekend Trips (except to Memorial Hut)
Bring your own food, sleeping and cooking gear, topo map and compass. Clothing should be adequate for the likely conditions (typically including multiple layers of polypropylene, wool or fibrepile fabrics). A waterproof parka with a hood is essential for all trips. On all winter weekends and when specified, bring additional full storm gear e.g. over trousers, warm gloves, over mittens, warm hat and longjohns. Contact the leader with any concerns or gear short-falls (you may be able to share items).
See section 1 on Trip Gradings. Read the trip descriptions in the tours programme, and discuss your intended trip with the stated leader before booking as described above.
- Christmas & Special Trips
Special trips may require alternative booking arrangements. Contact the leader, or follow any instructions as published. A deposit may be required to reserve a place, with full payment due prior to departure.
- Cancellations
Please notify the Booking Officer as early as possible so that a full refund can be made.
Cancellations within three days of trip departure may entail only a partial refund at the discretion of the Booking Officer and/or Committee. - Trips Returning Late
Tell parents or friends to ring the Auckland Tramping Club Search & Rescue Officers for information:-
Ross Thompson (09) 636 4224 or (027) 472 0463
Stephen Fowler (09) 534 8697 or (027) 433 8912
Quick Links
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