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

Sledge has diversity

Trampers relax at the shelter halfway around the Atene Skyline Track. 

    The Sledge Track near Palmerston North is a popular destination for the Whanganui Tramping Club. Developed by volunteers some 25 years ago, the track has terrific bush, a grunty hill and interesting history involving abandoned platinum mines which can be visited.

    With the development of wind farms in the Manawatu, a number of turbines are also visible from the track which adds to its diversity. It is also possible to access the Sledge from the Wairarapa and the club has had Manawatu/Wairarapa crossover tramps.

    The club has three multi-day trips in March. There is are a hard trip in the Tararua, a week of day walks in Taranaki and four days of walks at Tangarakau.

    The club’s weekend programme for March is:

    7-8 Sat-Sun, Pine-pulling on Ruapehu, leader Esther

    8-15 Sun-Sun, Taranaki Walks, leader Jacky

    13-16 Fri-Mon, Tangarakau, leader Dorothy

    14 or 15 Sat or Sun, Tongariro Alpine Crossing, leader Esther

    21 or 22 Sat or Sun, Rangipo Hut, leaders Cherry and Johnny

    22-25 Sun-Wed, Tararua Circuit, leader John

    leaders Viv and Denise

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 12 and 26 March for the TT1 group and shorter ones for the TT2 group on 5 and 19 March.

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.