Manukau Tramping Club

Upcoming trips

Let's go tramping

If you are new to our tramps, you are welcome.

If you are not Club member, it is a requirement that you contact the trip leader beforehand. Don’t be offended if they ask some simple questions about your physical fitness and experience. People new to the club and tramping are usually asked to do several easier tramps of shorter duration before becoming members.

Where to meet up

Unless stated otherwise, meet at Ray Small carpark (next to the Papakura Skatepark), Elliot Street, Papakura.

For northbound trips, often we have a meeting point at the Recreation Ground carpark, Great South Road, (near 295 Great South Road), Papatoetoe. The meeting time at Papatoetoe will be 20 minutes later than the Papakura meet-up time.

What will it cost?

Trip transport is mainly by carpooling, with car fares currently set at 15 cents/km per person. The cost will be in the trip plan below.

Sometimes we hire a rental van. Per person costs for that will be communicated to participants.

How are trips graded?

For guidelines on this, go to our Information for day trips page.

Sunday 11th January 2026

Two Hills – Hunua Ranges

Terrain Difficulty	Advanced	Expected Duration	6+ hours
Terrain Difficulty	Advanced	Expected Duration	6+ hours
Terrain Difficulty	Advanced	Expected Duration	6+ hours
Terrain Difficulty	Advanced
Expected Duration	6+ hours
Leader(s)	Malcolm Allen - Phone: 021 238 8948/ 09 298 3245
Departs	7.30am at Ray Small carpark, Elliot Street, Papakura.
Fare	$8
Description	From the repeater station car park on Moumoukai Road we will walk the Challenge Track then north-west to the Massey-Wairoa Track junction, then back by the same route. Little or no mud, 2 stream crossings. This will be a rigorous day out, great for working off the excesses of Christmas. Approximately 6-8 hours.

Description
From the repeater station car park on Moumoukai Road we will walk the Challenge Track then north-west to the Massey-Wairoa Track junction, then back by the same route. Little or no mud, 2 stream crossings. This will be a rigorous day out, great for working off the excesses of Christmas. Approximately 6-8 hours.

Sunday 11th January 2026

Cossey Massey Track

Terrain Difficulty	Easy	Expected Duration	3-4 hours
Terrain Difficulty	Easy	Expected Duration	3-4 hours
Terrain Difficulty	Easy	Expected Duration	3-4 hours
Terrain Difficulty	Easy
Expected Duration	3-4 hours
Leader(s)	Steve Anderton - Phone: 027 268 5492 txt is best
Departs	8.30am at Ray Small carpark, Elliot Street, Papakura.
Fare	$6
Description	A rewarding and scenic loop starting from the Hunua Falls, the Massey Track climbs steadily to meet the Cossey Wairoa Track. Descend to Cossey Dam and return via Cossey Gorge Track which follows the creek back to Hunua Falls. Approximately 8.3 kms.

Description
A rewarding and scenic loop starting from the Hunua Falls, the Massey Track climbs steadily to meet the Cossey Wairoa Track. Descend to Cossey Dam and return via Cossey Gorge Track which follows the creek back to Hunua Falls. Approximately 8.3 kms.

Sunday 18th January 2026

Montana Heritage Trail

Terrain Difficulty	Easy	Expected Duration	4-5 hours
Terrain Difficulty	Easy	Expected Duration	4-5 hours
Terrain Difficulty	Easy	Expected Duration	4-5 hours
Terrain Difficulty	Easy
Expected Duration	4-5 hours
Leader(s)	Vaughan Smith - Phone: 021 378 827 Lyn_McCarthy - Phone: 027 279 0046
Departs	8.30am Papatoetoe Recreation Grounds carpark, Great South Road, Papatoetoe. Or meet at 10am at the Cascade Kauri carpark at the end of Falls Road, Waitakere.
Fare	$8
Description	This walk links four tracks within the Waitakere Ranges. We start with a steady climb along the Upper Kauri Track on boardwalks and many steps and then follow the Long Road Track, Fenceline Track and Auckland City Track in a loop back to the carpark. On the way we pass through the largest remaining stand of mature kauri trees in the Auckland region, and regenerating bush along the shoreline of the Waitakere reservoir, before reaching the Waitakere Dam (1910). The tracks are gravelled, or boardwalks and steps, and are well maintained. A text to the leaders to confirm you will be joining us will be appreciated. Approximately 10 km (4-5 hours).

Description
This walk links four tracks within the Waitakere Ranges. We start with a steady climb along the Upper Kauri Track on boardwalks and many steps and then follow the Long Road Track, Fenceline Track and Auckland City Track in a loop back to the carpark. On the way we pass through the largest remaining stand of mature kauri trees in the Auckland region, and regenerating bush along the shoreline of the Waitakere reservoir, before reaching the Waitakere Dam (1910). The tracks are gravelled, or boardwalks and steps, and are well maintained. A text to the leaders to confirm you will be joining us will be appreciated. Approximately 10 km (4-5 hours).

Description

This walk links four tracks within the Waitakere Ranges. We start with a steady climb along the Upper Kauri Track on boardwalks and many steps and then follow the Long Road Track, Fenceline Track and Auckland City Track in a loop back to the carpark. On the way we pass through the largest remaining stand of mature kauri trees in the Auckland region, and regenerating bush along the shoreline of the Waitakere reservoir, before reaching the Waitakere Dam (1910). The tracks are gravelled, or boardwalks and steps, and are well maintained.

A text to the leaders to confirm you will be joining us will be appreciated. Approximately 10 km (4-5 hours).

Sunday 25th January 2026

Waitawa Regional Park

Terrain Difficulty	Easy	Expected Duration	3-4 hours
Terrain Difficulty	Easy	Expected Duration	3-4 hours
Terrain Difficulty	Easy	Expected Duration	3-4 hours
Terrain Difficulty	Easy
Expected Duration	3-4 hours
Leader(s)	Robyn Hunter - Phone: 021 063 6131
Departs	Ray Small carpark, Elliot Street, Papakura at 8.30am. Or Mataitai Bay, Waitawa Beachfront at 9am.
Fare	$8
Description	The day will take us through bush, beach, wetlands and some elevation including a Maori Pa site. Excellent views. Opportunity for a swim at the end of the walk. Approximately 8km.

Description
The day will take us through bush, beach, wetlands and some elevation including a Maori Pa site. Excellent views. Opportunity for a swim at the end of the walk. Approximately 8km.

Description

The day will take us through bush, beach, wetlands and some elevation including a Maori Pa site. Excellent views. Opportunity for a swim at the end of the walk.

Approximately 8km.

Tuesday 27th January 2026

Tapapakanga Regional Park

Terrain Difficulty	Easy	Expected Duration	3-4 hours
Terrain Difficulty	Easy	Expected Duration	3-4 hours
Terrain Difficulty	Easy	Expected Duration	3-4 hours
Terrain Difficulty	Easy
Expected Duration	3-4 hours
Leader(s)	Olivia Fitzgerald - Phone: 021 907 289
Departs	Ray Small carpark, Elliott Street, Papakura at 8.00am. Or Tapapakanga Beachfront carpark at 9.00am. Leaders will meet you at Tapapakanga.
Fare	$12
Description	We will weave our way through the farmland and up to the trig, returning via remote kayak camping area, and through the bush back to the beachfront. Expansive views across Firth of Thames as well as 1899 homestead to view, built by James and Rebecca Ashby as first European settlers.

Description
We will weave our way through the farmland and up to the trig, returning via remote kayak camping area, and through the bush back to the beachfront. Expansive views across Firth of Thames as well as 1899 homestead to view, built by James and Rebecca Ashby as first European settlers.

Sunday 1st February 2026

Kaitarakihi Summit Track

Terrain Difficulty	Advanced	Expected Duration	5-6 hours
Terrain Difficulty	Advanced	Expected Duration	5-6 hours
Terrain Difficulty	Advanced	Expected Duration	5-6 hours
Terrain Difficulty	Advanced
Expected Duration	5-6 hours
Leader(s)	Alan Stone - Phone: 022 094 7316
Departs	7.30am at Ray Small carpark, Elliot Street, Papakura.
Fare	$29
Description	This undulating track crosses rugged terrain, culminating in a steep climb to Kaitarakihi summit (852 m). There are chains in place for the final ascent. The views from the top offer incredible vistas. Please Note: This is an Advanced Trip. Attendees need to have a moderate to high fitness level, and a reasonable level of agility to complete the final steep climb to the summit. Phone the Leader beforehand if you need to discuss. Approximately 8 kms.

Description
This undulating track crosses rugged terrain, culminating in a steep climb to Kaitarakihi summit (852 m). There are chains in place for the final ascent. The views from the top offer incredible vistas. Please Note: This is an Advanced Trip. Attendees need to have a moderate to high fitness level, and a reasonable level of agility to complete the final steep climb to the summit. Phone the Leader beforehand if you need to discuss. Approximately 8 kms.

Description

This undulating track crosses rugged terrain, culminating in a steep climb to Kaitarakihi summit (852 m). There are chains in place for the final ascent. The views from the top offer incredible vistas.

Please Note: This is an Advanced Trip. Attendees need to have a moderate to high fitness level, and a reasonable level of agility to complete the final steep climb to the summit.

Phone the Leader beforehand if you need to discuss.

Approximately 8 kms.

Friday 6th February 2026

Waitangi Weekend 2026 – Dickey Flat Adventure Camp and Tramp - Friday 6 - Sunday 8 February

Terrain Difficulty	Advanced	Expected Duration	Multi-day
Terrain Difficulty	Advanced	Expected Duration	Multi-day
Terrain Difficulty	Advanced	Expected Duration	Multi-day
Terrain Difficulty	Advanced
Expected Duration	Multi-day
Leader(s)	Monika Mazur - Phone: 021 211 0237
Departs	Friday 8.30am, return Sunday afternoon. Carpooling to be arranged.
Fare	$35
Description	Camp for 2 nights in the picturesque Karangahake Gorge. We will do a mixture of day tramps in the area. Refer to Ngatira for details and contact leader to book in.

Description
Camp for 2 nights in the picturesque Karangahake Gorge. We will do a mixture of day tramps in the area. Refer to Ngatira for details and contact leader to book in.

Saturday 14th February 2026

Clarence River Rafting trip - Saturday 14 - Saturday 21 February

Terrain Difficulty	Easy	Expected Duration	Multi-day
Terrain Difficulty	Easy	Expected Duration	Multi-day
Terrain Difficulty	Easy	Expected Duration	Multi-day
Terrain Difficulty	Easy
Expected Duration	Multi-day
Leader(s)	Judith Walker - Phone: 09 296 6977 or 027 296 6977
Departs	As advised by leader.
Fare	As advised by leader.
Description	Travel, and five days rafting trip. Refer to advertisement in Ngatira.

Description
Travel, and five days rafting trip. Refer to advertisement in Ngatira.

Description

Travel, and five days rafting trip.

Refer to advertisement in Ngatira.