BEGINNER TRAMP: Mikimiki Track

This is the second event in the Palmerston North Tramping and Mountaineering Club 2026 Beginner Tramp Programme. Our programme involves a graduated series of tramps and workshops. Suitable for youth and above, those who've never tramped through to those who want to get back into tramping, our aim is to introduce you to tramping gradually.

The Mikimiki track follows an old logging tramline and passes over a low saddle into the Mikimiki watershed. This trip provides an introduction to low land forest tramping in the Tararua’s and stream crossing. Return via the same track. NB: In the event of heavy rain prior to this trip we will shift to plan B and tramp to Atiwhakatu Hut from Holdsworth carpark (similar grade track and walking time).

To express interest and join this beginner tramping trip or to make inquires contact Verity Elder no later than 4pm Thursday 13th February: 0212061885 / [email protected]

Track grade: Walking track. (Access via Kiriwhakapapa camping area / car park).
Walking time: 5 hours return
Fitness level: low to moderate
Meeting point: Milverton Park, 7:30am
Travel time: 1hr 30 minutes approx one way (we carpool from Milverton Park in Palmerston North - $15 for 3-4 people in a car, $12 for 5 people cash paid to the driver).