“MAKING TRACKS
with Scroggin”,
April 2026
Whanganui River City Press

Bucket list trail

Whanganui Tramping Club members enjoy lunch at Summit, the highest point on the Remutaka Rail Trail.

The Remutaka Rail Trail is on the bucket list for many trampers and cyclists. The 18km trail from Kaitoke near Upper Hutt to Cross Creek near Featherston has been a favourite for nearly 30 years and it has it all — a well-groomed trail, tunnels to go through and interesting signage about the fascinating history of the Fell engines which operated here for decades.

The Whanganui Tramping Club had a crossover trip in March and the two teams walked the trail in around five hours. They encountered cyclists but the wide trail means there is room for all. As an easy walk or cycle, the RRT has a wide appeal.

Tongariro National Park is a focus for the club next month with three weekend trips there. The club’s weekend programme for April is:

3-4 Fri-Sat, Red Crater, leader Esther

6 Mon, Awapikopiko Reserve, leader Dave

11 or 12 Sat or Sun, Branch Road Walkway, leader Pam

18 Sat, Blyth Hut circuit, leader Bruce

18-19 Sat-Sun, Wairarapa Weekend, leader Dave

25 or 26 Sat or Sun, Lake Dive Circuit, leader Trish

26-27 Sun-Mon, Mangaehuehu Hut Circuit, leader John

For more information email inquiries@whanganuitramping.org.nz

The midweekers have a full programme of interesting trips every Wednesday. Those who get out on Thursday are in two groups, with a longer walks on 9 and 23 April for the TT1 group and shorter ones for the TT2 group on 2, 16 and 30 April..

To join weekend trips call the leader by the previous Tuesday at the latest. Call by the night before for day trips. As some trips have limited numbers, leaders have the final say about who to take as they are responsible for the safety and well-being of everyone on their trips. For further information visit our website https://www.wanganuitrampingclub.net/trips

Next Club Meeting: Tuesday April 7th 2026
Kathy O’Donnell giving a presentation on the Annapurna Circuit Trek, a long distance trail in Nepal, which she completed in November last year.

All welcome.