Parawai Tramping Club

The Parawai Tramping Club is an established tramping club which aims to meet the needs of people from the Kapiti Coast and further afield, who are interested in tramping.

The club has an activity nearly every weekend. These activities range from easy walks to reasonably demanding tramps in the lower North Island. Each year there are always a few trips to places further afield, such as Tongariro National Park or the South Island. The club welcomes family members on appropriate trips and the programme usually includes trips suitable for families to participate in. The club also caters for those with an interest in mountain biking and kayaking. Club nights are a review of past and future activities. We frequently have guests speaking on various topics associated with tramping.

The Parawai Tramping Club formed in 1969 following a public meeting of interested people. The club started with 33 members, with current membership around 80. In 1970 the club built Parawai Lodge at Otaki Forks. The club managed and maintained Parawai Lodge until 1987. At that time, the Department of Conservation established a centralised model for the management of huts in the Tararua Forest Park. Parawai Lodge continues to be one of the more popular huts in the Tararua Ranges. The first South Island trip was in 1974 and since then the club has visited areas in the South Island from Stewart Island to Marlborough Sounds.

Current

The club officers and committee members are elected at the AGM; held in July.

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Constitution

You can view or download a copy of the Constitution (Rules) adopted in 2016.

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